Education

It is so hard to see our kids sick. We just want so badly for them to feel better and feel better quick! So what is our instinct…rush to the doctor. However, most of the time this is unnecessary and actually could make them sicker. Let me just say, that this is in no way an anti-doctor post. Not only do I love our pediatrician, I know when she tells me my children need something, they really need it. My hesitation to go to the doctor is mostly not even them. Sure you have the doctors who prescribe an antibiotic for every little booboo or run unnecessary test, but most doctors do love what they do and love helping...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BASIS Charter Schools.  BASIS Charter Schools’ Top Tips to Tackle the School Year In academics as in life, preparation starts with a solid foundation. Successful scholars find opportunities in everyday life to reinforce basic academic concepts. They also practice essential success skills, such as accountability, organization, time-management, communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. By building on the basics at every grade level, students stay active in their education, ready to learn and achieve. The toolbox Make sure your child has the right tools to succeed. A new school year, classes, and classmates can be intimidating, even for the most prepared student. Starting out with the necessary resources sets them up for success each day. Coming to...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Studyville.  Join Studyville for A Back to School Open House! Start this year off on the right foot by taking advantage of Baton Rouge’s Studyville, a teen-only academic workspace with on-demand tutoring unlike anything else in town. Join us for our Open House on Sunday, August 22nd from 2 pm – 5 pm for specials that are only happening that day, including specials on membership, private tutoring, and ACT Prep. This past year was hard on teens, and this next school year could be even worse for the COVID learning gap. Last fall, teachers had mercy on students who were online for 3 months and did not finish instruction for significant last chapters in Geometry....

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Studyville. That said, as Baton Rouge moms we couldn't be more excited about taking the summer reading assignments off of our personal to do lists.  End The Summer Reading Battles Summer Reading Assignments? Done. You've heard us rave about Studyville before. When Studyville opened in summer 2020, we shared all of the scoop about why Baton Rouge moms should have this tutoring and educational service on speed dial. Sometimes our kids need additional help with their school work, and as busy working moms we just don't have the time (or, let's face it, know how) to assist our children with their school work. A revolutionary teen work space, Studyville is located in Perkins Rowe to...

I logged into our daycare’s camera system and saw a picturesque scene; the teacher was seated on the floor with a gaggle of toddlers around her. They all appeared to be singing and swaying, all except for one. My toddler was standing away from the group looking on in apprehension, or that was my view of it anyway. He approached the group and then backed away again and then I saw the teacher lift her phone. She was clearly playing a video or a song and it seemed like my kid didn’t know how to react. I watched as both the teacher and the other toddlers invited him into the circle; he ran in the opposite direction. It got...