Boys Will Be Boys? Raising Well-Adjusted Sons
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A s a psychologist who has studied child development, and as a mother of two boys and a girl, I can say that there are differences in boys’ versus girls’ development. It’s important to understand these differences and how parents can raise happy, we... Read full article
Learning Disabilities
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At first, Mary Jacob of Jefferson Parish denied her four-year-old daughter’s learning disability. Though, her daughter’s preschool teacher suspected something was amiss. ... Read full article
Remembering the Thank You Notes
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It’s important for children to take the time to thank those who attended and for helping them make their birthdays that much more special.... Read full article
When Toddlers Say No!
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The moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world, while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book. You probably won’t be so thrilled, however, when her word of choice evolves into the very opinionated ... Read full article
Mayor Broome Announces High School COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative
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Baton Rouge Schools to offer COVID-19 Vaccines.... Read full article
7 Things to Remember When Your Child Throws a Tantrum
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When your child throws a tantrum, it is easy to get frustrated, overwhelmed, angry, and embarrassed, especially if the tantrum occurs in public. Unfortunately, the occasional tantrum cannot be avoided. They happen to every parent, but while your chil... Read full article
Dental Drama: How to Handle Chips, Knockouts, Discoloration and Other Tooth Troubles
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Keeping kids’ smiles healthy takes more than regular dental checkups (which should begin around 18 months) and brushing twice daily. In addition to the normal loss of baby teeth and a cavity or two, many children will experience some type of tooth-re... Read full article
4 Reasons Why Every Child Should See Inside Out (And 3 Reasons Parents Should Watch It, Too)
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In 2015, Disney Pixar released a movie called Inside Out. In the movie, a young girl named Riley has to move across the country because her father gets a new job. When she is uprooted from her simple, Midwestern life and brought into the hustle and b... Read full article
Play it Safe! Navigating Sports Injuries
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Cleats are being laced up again, grass stains are set to return to those pristine soccer uniforms, and the Friday night lights will be shining once more as sports makes its long-awaited return. Coming off of a year of isolation, cancelled sports, and... Read full article