Guide to Baton Rouge

Does it feel like none of your friends have children the same age as yours? Or have you been wanting to try the new indoor play space in your neighborhood but all of your friends with kids work? Are you a working mom who wants to arrange playdates for her children on the weekend, but all of the playgroups in your area meet during the work week? Are you new to the Baton Rouge area and looking for recommendations for pediatricians, schools, or family-friendly activities in your area? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions (or even if you didn’t), we have exciting news for you! Red Stick Mom is thrilled to introduce our Community Neighborhood Groups. The primary goal...

There is just something about the sound of classic Christmas carols and sipping on hot coco while strolling under twinkling lights that really gets the warm, magical holiday spirits going. We invite you to pause with us and take part in this magic as we have complied a list of some of Baton Rouge’s most amazing twinkling light displays. We might not have a speckle of snow in sight, but who needs snow when these light displays light up our southern skies? If you are looking for great holiday events in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. And if you would like to cut down your own Christmas tree in Louisiana, we have you covered there, too. If you’re feeling...

Whether you are planning to visit Baton Rouge for a quick weekend or have a longer trip planned, Red Stick Mom is your one stop website for enjoying Baton Rouge with kids. If you need ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. Whether you need to entertain the kids indoors in Baton Rouge or prefer hiking adventures in the great outdoors, our goal is to make life easier and more enjoyable for Baton Rouge parents. Visiting Baton Rouge with Kids Thinking about visiting Baton Rouge with kids? Baton Rouge, or the “Red Stick” as it's affectionately known, has a lot to offer locals and visitors alike. Baton Rouge often has festivals and events filling the streets...

Editor’s Note :: all Greater Baton Rouge families should thoroughly investigate the available daycare, preschool and child care options in your area. You can also find our Community Neighborhood Guide HERE. In addition, a list of state licensed child care facilities is available on the Louisiana Department of Education-Louisiana Believes website. You asked for it and we listened! We have compiled a listing of Greater Baton Rouge area daycares, preschools, and Mother’s Day Out (MDO) programs as recommended by local moms! Don’t see your favorite child care facility on this list? Let us know and we’ll add them. Do you have older / school-aged children in Baton Rouge? Summer Camps :: Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps School Year :: School Admissions Open House...

Whether you are planning to visit Baton Rouge for a quick weekend or have a longer trip planned, Red Stick Mom is your one stop website for enjoying Baton Rouge with kids. If you need things to do with kids in Baton Rouge during summer, or are looking for the best splash pad in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. Whether you need to entertain the kids indoors in Baton Rouge or prefer hiking adventures in the great outdoors, our goal is to make life easier and more enjoyable for Baton Rouge parents. Looking for the best swimming pools and splash pads in Baton Rouge? We all know how hot these summer days get in Louisiana. There is no way one...