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Spring Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
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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
“No” is a Complete Sentence
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It may not be 100 percent accurate according to my former English teacher, but in my book, it is. Too many times I catch myself giving reasons to my kids for why I tell them “No,” and I just don’t have that much time in my life at this point to kee... Read full article
My Heart Walks Around Without Me: A Girl Scout Camp Experience
by Mari Walker on
Parenting through the elementary years seems to be a gradual release, letting go of the demands (and some of the rewards) of mothering small children. Part of me welcomes the release, and I want nothing more for my daughters than to soar into fulfill... Read full article
We are Not a Traveling Circus
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Ok, I hope I don’t offend a lot of grandparents, and great grandparents here, but let me be the one to say openly for all parents:... Read full article
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
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
It’s Our Job to Push
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We did it! The littles completed their very first triathlon, and I couldn’t be prouder. Of course, the day wasn’t without some bumps and bruises, but my littles made my mommy heart smile BIG!... Read full article
Progressive Day Camp
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A Budget-Friendly Way to Entertain the Kids this Summer... Read full article