Ages & Stages

Tackling Memories - Not Just Opponents In the South, football season is sacred. For our family, it's a time for bonding, cheering and making unforgettable memories. Our excited yells echo through our home and field, fueling excitement from kickoff to final whistle. Flag football Saturdays bring us together. My tiny Knight, Jack, dons his gold and black jersey, eager to emulate his heroes. Jack even taught us his touchdown dance. We snack on nachos, hot dogs, and Powerade – Football staples. The football field transforms into a stadium, with cheers, laughter and occasional referee disputes. Jack’s game days are sacred rituals. We gather at the field with our folding chairs and umbrellas. Jacob's "Geaux Knights!" chants rival my decibel-shattering cheers. I referee...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Nura but we love sharing local success stories!  Local Charter School Takes Athletics to New Heights With eSports Team The Tigers' eSports team is breaking ground as the first competitive gaming team at GEO Next Generation High School. Comprising two squads, the team competes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch, positioning the program as a fresh alternative to traditional high school sports. The Tigers will conduct practices, prepare for competitions, and focus on strategy and skill development as they compete against other East Baton Rouge (EBR) schools. Mirroring athletic programs, GEO Next Generation hopes to use the program’s success as a recruiting tool to attract students interested...

Saying Goodbye to Childhood Things and Embracing Your New Teen It's been coming, the old dolls and stuffed animals placed in trash bags for Goodwill, the hormones and body changes, the anxiety and mood swings, the teen years coming in like a wrecking ball to completely uproot everything you know. Everything is changing and you have to change with it.     It's OK to Mourn the Childhood Version of Them I have to admit I get really teary eyed seeing the toys and the princess costumes put aside for good. I have to let myself mourn the old versions of my daughter, the many different stages that are now in the rearview mirror. I mourn the newborn that I used to...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored.  Madison Preparatory Academy Thrives as Multi-Generational School by Prioritizing Culture and Families For over a decade, Madison Preparatory Academy has served as a staple in Baton Rouge’s education scene and in many families. Serving to foster educational and social growth for all students Madison Prep has become a hub for excellence in its community. Founded 15 years ago, Madison Prep has remained committed to creating a relational environment among students, family, and even alumni. This relationship has begun to bear fruit as alumni have returned to the school, entrusting them with their children’s education. "Families who've been with us are sending their children back to us,” said Dujan Johnson, CEO of Community Schools for Apprenticeship Learning (CSAL)....

{FREE} Local Home Depot Kids Workshops Kids love nothing more than doing things they are always told not to. Banging, hammering, making a mess with paint. It’s a perfect combo for a child. They get to do it all at Home Depot’s Kids Workshops. The best part for me — it’s not at my house, it's right in the store.  If you haven’t tried one yet, you need to. Building Coordination and Confidence The free in-store Kids Workshops are the first Saturday of every month, starting at 9 a.m. and running until noon, while supplies last. Home Depot provides all the materials for children to build a project; in the past they've put together trucks, goal posts, pinball machines, and holiday-themed builds. The next...