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Boys Will Be Boys? Raising Well-Adjusted Sons

…Usually, you’ll find the boys running around and climbing and being very physically active on the playground. Again, these are generalizations. ENVIRONMENT The environment in which a child is raised…

Clay Medallions

…While the clay is still wet, try using embellishment tools (fork, popsicle stick, toothpicks–use your imagination!) to enhance your design. Let your design dry for 24 hours and then paint….

Louisiana’s 2022 “I Voted” Sticker Wins National Award

…“I Voted” sticker design. This is the second Louisiana sticker in a row to win the award with Tony Bernard’s design from the 2019 elections having won it previously. sos.la.gov…

Mardi Gras Masks

…later.) Decorate your masks with any design that you please. Use patterns, different designs, jewels, whatever your creative brain can think of. Glue the popsicle stick to the left or…

10 Last-Minute Tips Before Day Camp Starts

…Decked Out. One thing camp directors always see is children coming with the wrong dress. Some kids want to pick out their own clothes, but if they have chosen black…

Planting the Seeds of STEM in Preschool

…children to think creatively and problem solve, and work together or individually to create a wide variety of interesting structures. Some children create houses and interesting structures, [and some create]…

Parkview Baptist Welcomes Back Alumnus Art Student

…for Southeastern in their admissions department, designing promotional materials and managing their social media accounts. In her spare time, Aubree also runs her own small graphic design business, AWC Graphics….

Colleen Waguespack

Occupation: Interior designer and owner of Fig & Dove  Husband: Stephen Children: Craig, 17; Christopher, 15; and Brady, 13 Hobbies: Cooking, designing and creating, & walking and running. Life as…

Lights, Camera, Confidence: Nurturing Young Performers

…A DYNAMIC, CREATIVE SPACE Rivertown Theaters has been a cornerstone of the community for over 30 years, consistently producing musicals and comedies. Thirteen years ago, Fouchi’s company took over the…

The Problem with Evil and Christmas

…evil and suffering at work in our world. It is an undeniable part of our daily existence, and around the holiday season that sense of evil, while contrary to the…

Is Your Child Great at Studying?

…another. This type of kid will take apart a computer to understand how it works. Steps Towards Healthy Study Habits Distractions are the enemy of learning. Reducing them is not…

Connecting Virtually: 12 Fun Online Clubs & Extracurricular Activities for Kids

…to others. Engaging in social situations with other children teaches kids cooperation, collaboration, compromise, problem-solving, and teamwork. Yet, not all kids have access to sufficient in-person socialization opportunities. Even those…

Hot Topics at Summer Camp

…compiled a list of some of the most common topics that concern our parents and found the information needed to help you be prepared for summer camp. Benefits of camp…

Local Academic Resources & Services for Students

…Rouge.  ■ extrapointact.com  Kaplan Test prep for a variety of tests, including SAT, ACT, and GED.  ■ kaptest.com LSU Continuing Education ACT prep courses, taught by instructors who know the…

Code Ninjas Summer STEM Learning Camps

Travel: The Park at OWA

…Baton Rouge, LA. We packed up the car and hit the road around 10 a.m. on a Friday morning… the extra bonus for our son was being able to miss…

Getting Ready for Spring Sports

…the early years, experts recommend exploring different activities, like kicking a ball around, playing at the playground, and taking swim or gymnastic lessons. Burns encourages parents to help their children…

Book Corner: Season of Gratitude

…the season of gratitude with these fun picture books your child will love. Pearl and Squirrel Give Thanks by Cassie and Ryan Ehrenberg Pearl the dog and her shy friend,…

LPB Recognizes 2023 Louisiana Young Heroes

…Buckeye High School); Lindsay McKinney (senior at Franciscan High School); Nicholas Tarver (junior at Florien High School); Kelsie Tillage (senior at Southern University Laboratory School); and Vivienne Webb (junior at…

Harmony W.

…She enjoys dancing and singing around the house; playing with her Barbie dolls; watching The Lorax and Jessie; and playing outside with her puppy, Santiago. Her favorite color is rainbow….