Life Lessons Learned at Overnight Camp
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Ask anyone who has ever been to overnight camp about his or her experience, and you will hear endless tales of comradery, cabin mates, and campfires. Many times, campers will say overnight camp was the first time they rode a horse, shot a bow and arr... Read full article
Water Safety for Families: 4 Ways to Prevent Drownings
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Did you know that drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death in the United States? There are about 4,000 drowning incidents per year, two-thirds of which happen in the months of May-August, and one in five people who die by drowning a... Read full article
Introduction to Running Medicine
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We all know that running is very healthy for you, but we also know that it carries its own risks as running injuries are very common. Studies show anywhere from 30-80 percent of runners are injured during a given year, leading to missing some runs.... Read full article
6 Tips for Learning from Home from a Homeschool Teacher
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Online learning has become the new norm in Louisiana since schools shut their doors in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Due to the change in learning, parents are taking on a whole new role in their households–teacher!... Read full article
Make Every Summer Day a Precious One
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Summer is a time for kids to be kids and Y summer camp is the place to make every summer day a precious one.... Read full article
Smile or Else! A Friendly Guide to Taking Family Photos and Keeping Your Sanity
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Despite the effort you put forward, it is easy to wonder if it is worth the hassle and if there is any way to make it through without feeling like you’re family is enduring cruel and unusual punishment. I am here to assure you that indeed, there is. ... Read full article
Q&A: Private Schools
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You can research online, visit the open houses, and take the private tours, but to really choose a school, you have to get some inside information. ... Read full article
Wild Wine Walk
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Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo is thrilled to be hosting their first ever Wild Wine Walk on May 21, 2021. Guests (21+) are invited to stroll through the zoo for an early evening of wine tasting, food sampling, and live music.... Read full article
Thriving at Camp: Why Your Child Should Attend this Summer
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The sound of the last school bell before summer break leads to warm feelings of nostalgia for many of us. Sure, part of it was the fact we did not have to wake up early and spend all day in class, but the memories made during those sunny months make ... Read full article