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The Non-Neuro-Typical Lonesome Blues
My blood pressure used to be on the low side. Any time I saw a new doctor, they mentioned it as a concern. (I'm talking 100 over 56, maybe 60.) But then I had kids. I would add "LOL" because I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in this change of medical tendency … but I don't feel like laughing, out loud or otherwise. My younger son has Down syndrome. Since he has been in the school system, my blood pressure rests somewhere around 140 over 106 on a regular basis. "It's borderline," the doctors tell me, "just a little on the high side" – but they don't know what it used to be, or what this...
Disney World and Young Kids :: Tips and Tricks
Any vacation or trip with young kids can be challenging. Taking preschoolers or younger to Disney World is a totally different ballgame. We recently took our 2 and 5 year old to Disney World. It was a more laid back adventure and we went in without much of a plan. Here are some of the things we learned as we planned and experienced Disney.
There are some great benefits to taking the kids when they're younger: under 3 years old they get in for free, they don't know what to expect, so in turn they don't know what they're missing. Typically, younger kids aren't tall enough for the "most popular" rides, so...
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Gift Guide for Kids Under 5
I love giving gifts. It brings me joy to see others delight in a gift I (my kids) have given. The only problem I had was that I didn’t always know what to get for little kids. What do I get my cousin’s one year old? My BFFs kid is turning 2, does she really want this loud, bright blinking toy that is “recommended.” We have a classmate party coming what should I get a 4 year old? Since becoming a parent, being invited to a bunch of kids’ parties and my kids getting gifts of their own I've found some go-to gifts.
I’ve narrowed down some great...
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...
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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...
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