Active-Shooter Drills At School
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Mommy, all of my friends at school don’t fit in the closet in our classroom.” Kate said this as such an offhand comment that I almost missed it. When I asked why everyone was trying to fit into the closet, the answer occurred to me even as she was ex... Read full article
The Complex World of ADHD in Children
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Belynda Gauthier’s son was kicked out of five daycare programs before he turned five years old. She heard a lot of misguided opinions about what might be “wrong” with him. A social worker said he was autistic. Deafness was another theory, but testing... Read full article
LEGOLAND
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Everything is awesome at LEGOLAND, and now your LEGO lovers will get to really experience what being a part of LEGO world is all about. This one-of-a-kind resort offers great accommodations and quick access to the LEGOLAND theme park.... Read full article
LATAN Leads The Way To Recovery
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How terrifying would it be to lose your one method of communicating with others? For many Louisianians, this flood has placed them in that exact vulnerable predicament.... Read full article
Remembering the Thank You Notes
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It’s important for children to take the time to thank those who attended and for helping them make their birthdays that much more special.... Read full article
Material World: Tips for Teaching Children that Things Aren’t Everything
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In a world where one can get a date, food or household items with the tap of their smartphones, it's hard to not be slightly materialistic. Never before has there been a time when the world was so small. As the digital age continues to churn out on-d... Read full article
Does Birth Order Affect Who We Become?
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My son (the firstborn) is reserved, a perfectionist, and follows directions to a tee. My daughter (the youngest) is outgoing, fearless, and thinks the world is her stage. However, my son came home from overnight camp with the news that he was voted i... Read full article