Mumps Outbreak Awareness
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The Louisiana Department of Health recently confirmed cases of the mumps at Louisiana State University. The mumps is a contagious disease usually characterized by swollen and tender salivary glands near the ears and under the jaw or flu-like symptoms... Read full article
Why Music Education Matters
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Music plays an important role in our lives. Whether we’re strumming along to our favorite song, singing in the car with the kiddos in the backseat, or playing the keyboard (or piano) during a family singalong, music lifts our spirits and provides us... Read full article
What Children Really Need After Divorce
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Research shows that outcomes for children whose parents divorce are dismal, with several variables determining the future failure or success of the children within a divorced family.... Read full article
I’m Rubber, You’re Glue But Wait, My Child is the Bully...Help!
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Bullying continues to haunt children throughout our country's communities and schools. But what do you do if you find out your child is a bully?... Read full article
Ridiculously Funny School Jokes
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Being a mom comes with ups and downs, but being a fun mom is good for both you and your kiddos. Surely, you remember the days when you had a good sense of humor, right? Lighten up with these ridiculously funny school jokes, or add one in a note insid... Read full article
It’s Our Job to Push
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We did it! The littles completed their very first triathlon, and I couldn’t be prouder. Of course, the day wasn’t without some bumps and bruises, but my littles made my mommy heart smile BIG!... Read full article
What's The Right Age To...? Top Ten Questions
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We’ve heard the adage that babies and children don’t come with instruction manuals. But sometimes, we need real advice to help us out when it comes to certain topics that we just can’t muddle through or get any answers.... Read full article
Anxiety: A Mother and Son Perspective
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I absolutely despise anxiety and the havoc it is wreaking on my sweet child and on so many in his generation, but I love him so much. I pray that one day he doesn't wake up with the feeling of butterflies in his stomach. ... Read full article
Words of Wisdom From a Former Camp Counselor
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Learning to live independently is certainly difficult, but parents can help children grow up by encouraging their freedom in appropriate stages.... Read full article