Articles in Family Life, Things To Do and Holidays

Spring Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day

by City-Parish Recycling Office on May 14, 2019

East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off household hazardous materials for safe disposal at the upcoming Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on Saturday, May 18.... Read full article

10 Things Kids Should Know Before College

on July 30, 2019

Your family has survived the testing, the essays, the applications, and the waiting game. Now, it’s time to teach your college-bound child some important skills before she heads out of the house and explores the world on her own. Here are some basic ... Read full article

Tackling Type 1 Diabetes

on November 04, 2016

Amelie, daughter of Alysia Evans, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was almost a year old. She is now 14, and both she and her family have learned a lot about the disease since her diagnosis.... Read full article

Changing Families, Changing Traditions

on December 01, 2013

When there is a death, divorce or remarriage in the family, the holiday season is laden with change.... Read full article

Captivate, Educate, Motivate: 10 Ways the Summer Olympics Can Inspire Your Child

on August 04, 2016

From the Opening Ceremony to the final flame, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, promises to inspire children with amazing athletic feats and lasting life lessons.... Read full article

Teaching Children Respect

on July 01, 2018

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