Featured Events
LPB’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST
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Special appearances from Daniel Tiger, Curious George, Luna, Super Why and Princes Presto. Tickets for nonmembers is $60.
at Raising Cane's River Center
BATON ROUGE ARTS MARKET
The event will feature special art activities for kids.
at Farmers Market downtown
8 Great Apps For Kids With Special Needs
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Kids living with special needs are diverse just like other kids their age, and there are many educational apps that can help them with their needs. Here are eight of the best ones, and they’re all free. So, if you’re a parent or caregiver of kids who... Read full article
Litterbugs No More: Litter Education in Louisiana
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Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, says litter education is critical because it will give children the tools they need to create and sustain environmentally friendly habits.... 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
Sure Signs You’re a Mom to School-Aged Children
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It’s August–do you know where your school supply list is?! This school year snuck up on us like no other. We moved in May and our summer was literally turned upside down, and now it’s August and school is upon us. As I entered the scramble to prepare... 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
Is Teasing Bullying?
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“Oh honey, I'm only teasing,” I say, smiling as I ruffle my six-year-old's thick thatch of blonde hair. He's annoyed that I'd gently ribbed him about the adorable cowlick on his head, and his need for a haircut. “Teasing isn't allowed at school. It's... Read full article
Mumps Outbreak Awareness
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The Louisiana Department of Health recently confirmed cases of the mumps at Louisiana State University. The mumps is a contagious disease usually characterized by swollen and tender salivary glands near the ears and under the jaw or flu-like symptoms... Read full article
Baby Night Walkers
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For many new parents, the most difficult adjustment is lack of sleep due to baby’s inconsistent sleep patterns. New parents are often inundated with advice about how to get their baby to sleep better or longer. While it may not be the easiest adjustm... Read full article
Justin Vincent
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From the farm to the football field, Justin Vincent has experienced some feats that others could only dream about. Justin grew up in Lake Charles on a farm, and before his dad convinced his mom to let him play football, he was all about calf roping. ... Read full article
Fall is Here! Ready, Set, Go!
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It’s that time. Not red and green, but orange and black! Despite the humidity and temperature outside, you can see a change in the sunlight that means fall is upon us. We’ve survived another hot Louisiana summer and the payoff is big. Football, good ... Read full article