Tobacco Prevention Month
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Did you know that 92 percent of East Baton Rouge middle and high school students don’t smoke?... Read full article
Summer Learning Loss
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Anyone else feel like they have been in the Twilight Zone, oh, since around the middle of March? I know I have. In one way, it has felt like the longest/shortest three months of my life. And I’m pretty sure my kids feel the same way.... Read full article
Bipolar Disorder
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Regardless of outside circumstances, being a parent can be difficult, but when you do factor in those outside circumstances, things can be even more tricky. These outside circumstances can include an unexpected mental health diagnosis. For around thr... Read full article
Stay Safe this Summer
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Summertime is a great time to escape to the beach with family, or enjoy the pool in your backyard or neighborhood. Wherever you go, here are some tips from The Baton Rouge Clinic’s Pediatricians to stay safe while having fun in the sun!... Read full article
Swimming into Summertime
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Learning to swim is a valuable part of any child’s life, and it’s also a fun form of exercise, especially in the summer. ... Read full article
Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham U.S. Virgin Islands
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If the thought of getting away from it all is constantly on your mind, then it’s time to hop on a plane and head east to the Caribbean. This divine resort is located on Water Bay, offering a real-life version of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.... Read full article
Bright Louisiana Beginnings
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IDEA Public Schools opened its doors in Southern Louisiana to 900 students in grades K-3 and 6, all of whom began their journey on the road to success in college and in life. ... Read full article
E-Cigarettes and Vaping: A Dangerous Epidemic
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Vaping is a dangerous new epidemic that has been sweeping the country, especially in teens and young adults, and now, the Center for Disease Control is investigating if vaping is the cause of over 200 cases of severe lung disease as well as two death... Read full article
Knowing These Tips Can Help Your Child’s Skin
by Jessica L. LeBlanc, MD, FAAD on
In Baton Rouge, we do not get many weeks of cold weather, but when we do get that rare drop in humidity, our skin pays the price. Kids and adults alike have drier skin in the winter months; however those with underlying eczema have a worse time. Know... Read full article
Broadmoor Presbyterian Early Childhood Center Hosts PJ Day
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BPECC had a comfy, cozy pajama day! Together, they read books about pajamas, painted funky pajama patterns, and ate donuts with chocolate milk--the best thing to eat when you’re in your pjs!... Read full article