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FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH HIKE
in BRPM Monthly Print Calendar
Join a park ranger on a guided hike.
at Port Hudson State Historic Site, Jackson
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT BATON ROUGE GENERAL
Each night, the lawn transforms into a twinkling display complete with more than 100,000 l...
at Bluebonnet Boulevard and Picardy Avenue
Every day
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
Raising the Next Gene Kelly
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Expectations and gender roles are defined for young children long before birth.... Read full article
Letting Recess Slide: A Decline in Free Time
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How the decline in recess may be affecting your child.... Read full article
Skills Your Kindergartener Needs to Know
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With the first day of school right around the corner, parents are rushing around hurriedly, checking off their list of “must dos” before the start of the new year. Freshly sharpened pencils, blank notebook pages, starched uniforms, and new shoes beco... Read full article
Water and Sun Safety
by Dr. Traci Brumund on
Summer is here! With kids out of school, parents want to make sure that their children are engaged and having fun during their time off. As we head outside for some fresh air and fun in the sun, there are certain sun and water safety recommendations ... Read full article
When Parents Disagree About Church
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Marriage is such a gift from God, and children are our greatest reward. While we treasure our families, we all face things that challenge our unity. A struggle many families encounter is when only one spouse goes to church. This circumstance could be... Read full article
Child’s Play: Don’t Hate the Playa OR the Game
by Mari Walker on
“Mama, will you play with me?” The question can sometimes sink me like a stone, especially if I’m in the midst of a work project or otherwise doing something I want or need to do.... Read full article
Co-Parent with Class: Advice for a Successful School Year
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Advice for a successful school year while dealing with co-parenting.... Read full article
Back to School with Jami & Katrina
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Congrats, you did it! You made it through another blistering hot, Louisiana Summer! Here’s to trading in pool parties and BBQs for book reports and PB&Js for lunch. School is about to be back in session! That means, summer is officially over. You hav... Read full article
Why Can't I Have a Cupcake?
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It’s the weekend, and if you’re a parent of young children, you know what that means—birthday parties. Every parent knows the hurried hustle involved when preparing to attend a child’s birthday party. But while most parents only have to prepare one “... Read full article