Featured Events
LPB’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST
in BRPM Monthly Print Calendar
Special appearances from Daniel Tiger, Curious George, Luna, Super Why and Princes Presto. Tickets for nonmembers is $60.
at Raising Cane's River Center
LSU CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
Tickets run $11-18.
at LSU Student Union Theater
2017 Birthday Guide: Four Birthdays, Four Budgets
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As parents, we want to make sure our children get the birthday parties they deserve, while staying under budget. So, while the budgets may differ from family to family, we are here to assure you that the quality doesn’t have to. ... Read full article
Overscheduled Kids or Family Down Time?
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I believe in down time. I know it helps recharge and center us. That’s why I’ve always been hyper sensitive to overscheduling.... Read full article
My Tribe: How I Found My Motivation Again
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“Mommy, I need to go on a diet and I want you to go on one with me,” were the words that escaped my seven-year-old’s mouth when I realized I had fallen off the healthy wagon and re-entered the zone of “fat.” My running had tapered off, I had failed t... Read full article
Stress-Free First Birthday Parties
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When Caroline Orange turned one year old, her mother, Lindsay, thought she was prepared. “We made sure we had a baby-sized cake just for her and we even laid out a big plastic mat for her to sit on while she ate it.”Unfortunately, when the delighte... 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
Breaking the Silence of Secrets
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Our children watch to see how we honor our own words. Do we jump quickly to the punishment, or are we willing to offer grace and forgiveness? In Psalms 32, we hear that keeping silence is a heavy burden that causes us to feel as if we are wasting awa... Read full article
Percentiles Explained: Understanding Your Child’s Growth Charts
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Learn how to understand your child’s growth charts.... Read full article
Vaccines: Deadly Choices Or Your Child's Best Shot?
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On the back of the exam room door in our pediatrician’s office, there is a detailed vaccination schedule. I do not have this schedule memorized, but I don’t need to–our eight year old has committed it to memory. She will happily tell anyone who might... Read full article
Thyroid Cancer: A Personal Story
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“I feel something.” Not necessarily the words you want to hear while lying on an exam table, but in May of 2016, I did. ... Read full article