Articles in Sponsored Content, Susan Lowry Cedotal, Nicole Green, Madeline Rathle, Jodi Carson and Health and Wellness

Have Yourself A Healthy Little Christmas

on December 01, 2014

With clever planning and creative thinking, families can offset the holiday-induced overload of sweets by staging entertaining and meaningful activities that are low or no-sugar. ... Read full article

Motivating Children with Exceptional Needs

on July 01, 2016

For exceptional children with physical or cognitive struggles, achieving goals is paramount. The road to these achievements can be long and bumpy, though. Children who experience daily obstacles often face discouragement.  They tire of the pain, the ... Read full article

Coping With Early Puberty In Girls

on August 05, 2016

You might be surprised to read that the young age of eight is considered to be within the range of what is normal for puberty, yet on the other hand, you might have noticed that girls do seem to be maturing at earlier ages. ... Read full article

Leaps and Turns: The Impact of Dance

on September 01, 2017

“We try to nurture and encourage each one of them to be the absolute best person that she or he can be!”... Read full article

Tips for Recognizing Dating Violence

on April 11, 2018

A 16-year-old girl is head over heels with her new boyfriend. He’s charming and handsome, her ideal guy. But he’s been acting jealous lately when she talks with other friends, and he has even lost his temper over seemingly small things.... Read full article

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Lives

on August 05, 2016

Many don’t realize that when you have poor oral health, you may have other health problems. We interviewed Baton Rouge orthodontist, Dr. Rick Martin, to tackle important issues dealing with oral health. ... Read full article

Your Kids Are Watching Your Marriage

on November 01, 2017

Often, one of the most neglected parenting lessons throughout a marriage is, in fact, the marriage itself. As couples become increasingly hyper-focused on schedules and extracurricular activities (travel ball, dance, cheer, festivals, events, etc.), ... Read full article

Baby Cavities Be Gone!

on June 03, 2016

Why should parents worry about cavities in their little ones when the baby teeth are going to fall out anyway? The big answer is that decay in those little teeth can have serious and far-reaching health consequences. As a result, an unprecedented num... Read full article

Tackling Type 1 Diabetes

on November 04, 2016

Amelie, daughter of Alysia Evans, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was almost a year old. She is now 14, and both she and her family have learned a lot about the disease since her diagnosis.... Read full article

Prevent Heat Stroke Death This Summer

on June 09, 2016

Louisiana summers, as we all know, are unbearably hot. But what is even more sweltering is the inside of the car on a hot Louisiana day.... Read full article