Mardi Gras Grinch
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Can you imagine living in south Louisiana and not being enamored by Mardi Gras? The parades! The floats! The throws! The bands! The galas! The king cake! ... Read full article
Quality Christmas
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We have become radical consumers in our culture. Somehow, more has become best. ... Read full article
Have Baby, Will Travel
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All of that to say we tried it because we had no other choice. We have learned that while travel with a baby is different, it’s also completely doable and a new adventure.... Read full article
Halfway Thru Her Childhood
by Mari Walker on
Nine years ago, my baby girl came bursting into the world, sliced out of me in inelegant fashion. Her first moments included pooping on the doctor, craning her strong neck around the room, and in general, seeming ready to take on the world. This girl... Read full article
Raising the Next Gene Kelly
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Expectations and gender roles are defined for young children long before birth.... Read full article
Roberto Ramirez
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Roberto Ramirez comes from a family of educators, however, it wasn’t until he moved to the states that he decided to pursue a career in education as well. He quickly fell in love with it, and three years ago, BASIS asked him to open the first BASIS r... Read full article
What Type of Camp Should Your Child Attend?
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When we were kids, life was simpler. Many of us just hung around the house during the summer and played with neighborhood friends or maybe attended a local day camp sponsored by our school or city.... Read full article
Mom, Can I Have a Cell Phone?: Navigating Through the Big Decision
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Does your child NEED a cell phone? Maybe not, but if they do, you need to know how to keep them safe.... Read full article
Pandemic Retail Therapy: Shopping My Feelings One Click at a Time
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Filling a shopping cart online is fun, but it’s not as fun as filling up a cart in real life, at least for me. I am sure it has something to do with instant gratification. Online shopping gives that sweet dopamine release, but the payoff is delayed w... Read full article