Ask any Baton Rouge mom what she wants for her children, and health + wellness will be one of her first responses. Whether it’s the mental health of her teenagers, how much screen time to allow her toddlers or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
Dear Single Moms in Baton Rouge,
We are a little over a month into the new year, and reflecting on life seasons and growth is often helpful in motivating ourselves for what the year has to offer. I was a single mom for three years, and when I think back to my moments as a single mom, several words come to mind that describe me at that time: survivor, warrior, worrier, depleted, and lonely. I had the most wonderful gift in the world, my baby girl, but with the blessing came immense challenges.
At the time, I was the only single mother at the job that I worked, so my work ethic and performance had to rival those with much more resources,...
The Best Organized Sports For Little Kids
Organized sports have so many benefits. Children learn how to take turns, work as a group, and the benefits of practice. It’s an awesome way to enjoy exercise as well.
All children are different, some will get immense joy from winning, some will only get excited about snacks, but your kids should get something out of it. If not, maybe it’s not the sport for them. Gender roles have changed so much. Maybe your little girl enjoys playing football and your son is amazing at gymnastics. Go where their joy is.
My favorite sports for littles:
Soccer is amazing!
Soccer is so popular worldwide. They’ll work together with a team while having a great time....
Unresolutions {Part 1}
My family lived a ludicrous year 2023. We dealt with 11 months of recurrent-boil-raising MRSA in both our kids (and the attendant dozens of doctors' appointments). Our older son was bullied at school, and we spent almost the entire academic year battling an administration that refused to address the problem, file the appropriate (and legally required) paperwork, or change his classroom environment. We had put our mortgage in forbearance, not knowing that would mean having to pay back a 5-digit amount all at once at the end of that period despite the mortgage company's casual assurances. A child brought a weapon to our older son's school, and the school administration neglected to inform the parents for over 2...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Woman's and written by Deborah Baucom.
Forty? It’s Time for a Mammogram this Mardi Gras Season!
Thoughts from a mom after completing her first mammogram.
If you are a woman nearing forty or like me, recently celebrated a milestone birthday, it’s time to take an important step in prioritizing your health: scheduling your annual mammogram appointment! A mammogram is an x-ray image of your breasts used for breast cancer screening or diagnostic purposes.
As a healthcare employee, I hear all kinds of messages about the importance of screening mammograms for the prevention and early detection of breast cancer. Still, I waited six months after my 40th birthday to make that call! Why? As a working...
IT'S HERE! King cake season is upon us, and both grocery stores and bakeries alike are stocking their shelves with the most delicious southern sweet treats of the year. And just in time, too, influencing us to cheat on our New Year’s Resolutions, piece by delectable piece.
Some of us have to be extra careful when indulging in these scrumptious sweets. Whether we have a medical condition preventing us from spoiling ourselves with decedent desserts, or we are restricting our choices because we are sticking to rigorous diet routines, we are begging for healthy alternatives to arguably the most coveted cakes in our city. Be sure to check out the Mardi Gras Guide for a list of all parades and activities, grab...
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Oni225 :: Baton Rouge’s New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth...
Oni225 :: Baton Rouge's New Japanese Street Food Pop-Up is Worth Visiting
Oni225 came to fruition in February at the Asian Night Market when two...
