A Different Kind of Strength
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Brady Larson was two and a half when his parents, Sherry Carpenter Larson and Eric Larson, received the devastating news that he has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The genetic disorder is characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. B... Read full article
10 Last-Minute Tips Before Day Camp Starts
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Camp season is upon us. Before sending your child to day camp, here are 10 last-minute suggestions to prepare your child!... Read full article
Matteo Runge
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When so many things shut down last year, Matteo Runge was lucky to find a silver lining. The sixth grader at Baton Rouge International School became a 2020 Louisiana state chess champion and credits his success to extra practice time.... Read full article
Gardening with your Kids Monthly Guide
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Download this monthly guide to help you prepare for Gardening with your Kids this year.... Read full article
Into the Unknown: Finding Inspiration in Frozen 2
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My birthday almost always falls during Thanksgiving break, and this year, my girls and I went to see Frozen 2 as a celebration (and then I ate a bunch of queso!). I didn’t think I would like the movie as much as I did. In the week since seeing it, I’... Read full article
Oh Snap! Preserving Childhood Memories with a Weekly Email
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My husband and I have a running joke that I have a Swiss cheese memory–nothing dangerous, but I don’t retain things the way he does, including some memories of life events. It doesn’t take much to jog my memory, and of course, plenty of less-than-des... Read full article
Choosing Who to Be: Baby Halloween Costumes Will Always Be My Favorite
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My girls love to dress up any day, so Halloween season is a favorite because it adds even more options to their already overfilled dress up corner. Oh, and the candy, my girls LOVE candy. (So does their mama!)... Read full article
Taking a First Step: Learning to Walk Again After Spinal Injury
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Nearly 2,000 accidental shootings happen in the United States each year, and on April 7, 2019, it happened to 24-year-old Devin Puckett while he and a friend were hanging out after playing basketball.... Read full article