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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...
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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...
Facing Childhood Fears
The whimsical worries of childhood! My two tiny tornados, Jack and Jacob, are navigating the wild world of kid fears. Jack, my 8-year-old mini-me, is convinced that his basketball skills will fail him (and so will his friends). Meanwhile, Jacob, my fearless kindergarten explorer, is certain that mischievous monsters are hiding in every crayon box.
As their mom, it's my job to save the day (or at least offer a comforting hug).
I let them know how wonderful they are. That everyone, even Lebron James missed shots sometimes (sorry Lebron). For Jack, we're perfecting his jump shot (with a healthy dose of mom jokes to distract him from any misses). And when friendship fears creep in, we have a...
Hi! I’m a Carpool Mom!
The joyride of carpooling! My trusty car, aka the "Snuggle Wagon," is where the magic happens. I’ll take quality time where I can get it. Buckle up, kids!
As we hit the road, we play our favorite game, "Guess the Song." Jack, my third-grade math whiz, sings along to Taylor Swift at the top of his lungs, while Jacob, my kindergarten artist, giggles uncontrollably to "The Wheels on the Bus." I love watching them let loose and have fun.
Snuggled up with blankets and munching on snacks, we take a moment to boost each other up. I remind Jack that he's an amazing math problem-solver and that Jacob is a brave and creative artist.
They beam with pride,...
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