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Influenza or COVID? Answering Common Questions About Flu Season
In a year that has been dominated by uncertainty from a “novel” virus, one thing that is for sure is that the influenza virus will be making its appearance in the coming weeks. It is important to remember that influenza kills otherwise healthy adults
Waitr Offering Free Grocery Delivery in Baton Rouge in Preparation for Tropical Storm Sally
in Local News
Waitr is offering free grocery delivery to anyone in the Baton Rouge area unable to get to their area grocery or just wanting to stay at home before the storm hits.
Physics Teacher Moves and Motivates Students at Parkview
Sean Gardner, a second-year teacher at Parkview Baptist School, is revolutionizing the structure of a traditional physics class by changing not only the way it is taught, but the way it is graded as well.
Powerful and beautiful postpartum selfies
These 5 Celebrity Mama's are strutting their honest postpartum seflies and we're here for it!
Reading to Bump and Baby
in Health and Wellness, Family Life, Turn the Page
“My four year old reads at a third-grade level,” proudly beams Isaiah F.A. “Yesh” Cohen, Ph.D., a young father of three girls. “As we read certain words Rachel doesn’t know, I write them down so that she can learn them later. We’re working on the low
Your Role in Your Child’s Development of Self-Regulation
in Family Life
What do you want for your child? Most parents would say that they want their child to do well in school and to have friends. A foundational skill that can help your child achieve both is his ability to control impulses, follow directions, and consid
The Health Benefits of Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships
in Health and Wellness, Family Life
In the not-so-distant past, extended families were the norm, with multiple generations residing on the same street, if not in the same house.
Different, Not Less: A Mother’s Advocacy for Her Son with Autism
A diagnosis of autism can turn a family upside down, and that was the case for William Spiller IV when he was diagnosed at age two. Because he didn’t speak or respond, doctors first thought his hearing was the problem, but an auditory brainstem respo
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How to Foster a Love of Music in Children
Music enriches people’s lives in myriad ways. Age is of no consideration when it comes to benefitting from and appreciating music, but it seems that young people in particular have a lot to gain from music education.
Galveston, Texas
When we think about escaping on an island vacation, our thoughts turn towards Hawaii, the Bahamas, or the Caribbean, yet little thought may be given to this island that’s just a day’s drive from Baton Rouge. That’s right–Galveston is an island locate
Myths Versus Facts: Talking to Kids About Suicide
in Health and Wellness, Family Life
How we talk about suicide with kids is fraught with misconceptions. But as difficult as these conversations might be, our willingness to listen and be direct with our kids can mean the difference between life and death.
Alexa Has Manners. Why Don’t My Kids?
So this just happened. As my wife gets ready in the bathroom, she talks to Alexa to find out the time and weather. And yes, an Alexa is in the bathroom. If you have not done this life hack yet, you really need to try it. Anyway, I listen to this ever