Taking Back Summer: The Benefits of Being Bored
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The pace was slow, but our bicycles were fast, and we rode them everywhere.... Read full article
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the BRPM Staff!
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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
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
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
Life After Suicide Loss
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First Things First… Grieving is a process. You never “get over it.” You learn to face each day as a new day in your journey of surviving a suicide loss. People grieve in many different ways, but we all grieve in our own way and on our own schedule. ... Read full article
Teaching Children Respect
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As a veteran teacher, I’ve been asked many questions about how to teach children over the years, and only once have I been a bit stumped. The mother asked me, “How do you teach respect?” After a moment’s thought, my response was, “Every single day.”... Read full article
7 Fun Things To Do After Thanksgiving Dinner
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Since quality time with friends and family can be hard to come by these days, consider using that after-dinner time to create a new family tradition. ... Read full article
Homeless Children in Our Schools
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For many in Baton Rouge, this past month has been one of reflection and remembrance. Remembering things lost, the pain of our friends and families, and the stress of finding normalcy while recovering from the Great Flood of 2016.... Read full article
Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips
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What are the best ways to include younger children in the pumpkin-carving festivities while keeping everyone safe? ... Read full article