Articles in Madeline Rathle, April Guides and Holidays

Christmas Joy Project: Bring Joy to a Child in Foster Care This Christmas!

on November 02, 2017

One need last year was helping to purchase gifts from the children’s Christmas wish list which led to Louisiana Heart Gallery starting the Christmas Joy Project. The goal is to connect with families who want to purchase a gift for foster children.... Read full article

Have Yourself A Healthy Little Christmas

on December 01, 2014

With clever planning and creative thinking, families can offset the holiday-induced overload of sweets by staging entertaining and meaningful activities that are low or no-sugar. ... Read full article

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the BRPM Staff!

on November 30, 2016

The Baton Rouge Parents Magazine staff share some of our favorite Christmas movies and reasons why we have to watch them every year. ... Read full article

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Kids

on December 01, 2018

Whether you couldn’t find a sitter for New Year’s Eve or you just don’t feel like fighting traffic, you can still have a fun, kid-friendly celebration. The key is to keep the kids occupied as the clock counts down. Here are a few family-friendly idea... Read full article

Our Christmas Playlist

on December 01, 2017

We all have that one song that gets us in the holiday spirit. Here are a few of our favorites.... Read full article

25 Days of Peace

on December 01, 2017

The angels proclaimed on the first Christmas, “Peace and goodwill to all.” Yet, the Christmas season seems to be about everything but peace in our hectic, consumeristic society. We can sing all the Christmas tunes we want about peace, but unless we ... Read full article

Valentine's Day Party

on February 01, 2016

February is a great time to focus on family fun and traditions by hosting a Valentine’s Day party.... Read full article

Cringe-worthy Christmas

on December 01, 2016

Surviving Awkward Holiday Moments.... Read full article

12 Tips to Tame the Holiday Circus

on December 01, 2018

Are holiday traditions, parties, volunteer commitments and shopping turning you into a frenzied ringmaster of a runaway circus train? For your sanity and for your health, put the brakes on the holiday rush. Here's how.... Read full article

15 Must-Have Apps for a Successful Holiday Season

on December 01, 2018

Surviving the holiday season requires a little super power, a little creativity, and a lot of organization. While it wouldn’t hurt to have Martha Stewart’s number in your phone contacts, most of us are not that lucky. Instead, we have come up with 15... Read full article