Family Life In Baton Rouge

family life in Baton Rouge

In an ideal world, parenting through all ages and stages would be simple. There would be a how-to on every scenario for family life in Baton Rouge and a detailed handbook to read. However, at Red Stick Mom we know that is simply not reality; every child and family is extremely different and has varying needs. The good news is that Red Stick Mom is here to help Baton Rouge moms and dads navigate family life in Baton Rouge. We have writers with diverse backgrounds, family structures and perspectives. Our team of over 25 contributing writers offer advice and thoughts on what it’s like to raise kids in Baton Rouge no matter what age and stage they are in.

Over the years we have learned that what parents need most to navigate family life in Baton Rouge is support. Parents need to know that they are not alone and that there are resources for every Baton Rouge family no matter their scenario. Whether your family is looking for childcare in Baton Rouge (please see our Guide to Childcare and Preschools), to connect with other homeschooling families in Baton Rouge or on a quest to find the best snowball in Baton Rouge, Red Stick Mom has you covered. 

Whatever you need to navigate with regards to family life in Baton Rouge, we are here to help your family. If you’re looking for the best outdoor dining in Baton Rouge with kids, we’ve got that! Swim lessons in Baton Rouge? We know about those, too. Let us help you navigate those ages and stages in Baton Rouge with ease. 

Thinking about Potty Training for your Little One?  Potty Training (PT from here on out) is not something you want to dive into willy nilly.  For a successful go at it, you’ll need to prepare, prepare, prepare. Keys to successful Potty Training A Proper Introduction – At the first sign of interest in the potty, begin letting your child explore and experience what it’s like to use the potty … the real potty.  I recommend using a removable potty seat that you place on top of a standard toilet seat, rather than a separate potty that you’ll have to transition out of eventually and that you can’t take with you when you’re out and about.  Get them used to the real...
1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5 I don't know about you, but it seems that once April and May hit, our weekends slowly fill up with trips to bouncy houses, pools, parks, and houses.  Birthday party season has officially begun!  And I love it!  There is just something about celebrating another year, which at Judah's and his friends' ages means that so much has happened in the last 12 months, and their abilities and interests are skyrocketing.  So this party season, I rounded up a few of my favorite gifts that hopefully won't break the bank, but will leave the birthday boy or girl excited at the possibilities! 1. Library Tote Bag and Shelf Placeholder.  Buy or make...
Traveling is one thing that brings joy to my life. We live in an amazing country that has everything from beautiful beaches to stupendous mountains to grassy plains to chaotic metropolises.  So far our family has traveled to Disney World, the Gulf Coast beaches and St. Louis, but I am determined to expose my children (and myself for that matter) to as much of our country as possible.  I have compiled a thematic list of vacations so that I have plenty of options to choose from when I feel that my children are at the age where they can experience and appreciate different vacations. Adventure Gatlinburg/ Smokey Mountains: A trip for any season. White water rafting during the Summer. Hiking and watching the leaves change in...

Caring for New Moms

When I entered the world of motherhood in April 2012, I felt like friends and family came out of the woodwork and I remember feeling so taken care of.  Friends gave selflessly and family consistently cleaned my house (thank you Mom!!) when I couldn't. As more of my friends became moms, I realized just how rare my experience was, so I wanted to share some new and old ideas that I learned in how we can help care for those new moms out there, who may not have their support system nearby. 1.  TakeThemAMeal.com. The biggest help we received was the fact that we didn't have to cook for 6 weeks after we had Judah because our friends used this fabulous...

Four-Legged Family

Growing up, my family always had at least one dog.  So when I bought my first home in 2009, it didn’t take much convincing when my then boyfriend (now husband) told me that his chocolate lab needed a friend.  All I knew was that I didn’t want a puppy, so I started scouring petfinder.com.  I came across a picture of D3, a  1.5 year old Siberian Husky/German Shepherd mix at a shelter about 30 minutes from my house.  A few emails later I learned that he was a sweet dog, loved to be outside, and was very smart.  He had figured out how to sneak under the gate that kept him in his kennel. They couldn’t figure out how...

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