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Disclosure :: This post was sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Planning for Success in the 2020-21 School Year The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is focused on adapting the educational landscape to overcome the unique challenges presented by the pandemic. Innovative changes will be made to create an environment where every child can succeed no matter the circumstance. By prioritizing student safety and quality learning environments, we’re continuing to look forward and make adjustments together for a successful 2020-21 school year. We look forward to involving you in the process and hearing your feedback on the developing plans for the school year ahead: Learn From Experience - At the end of the 2019-20 school year, the district...

Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health. 5 Tips to Improve Your Child’s Screen Habits Even during normal times it’s a challenge to manage how much time your kids spend playing video games and scrolling apps, but two months of home lock-down has made it even tougher. With summer almost here, kids will be as tempted as ever to curl up with the digital device of choice and spend too many staring at screens. The good news is there are things you as a parent can do to improve your kids’ screen habits. In fact, it’s vital that you make sure they develop healthy screen habits or they’re at greater risk for obesity, sleep and behavioral problems and...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Java Mama of Baton Rouge.  Calling All Local Entrepreneurs :: Java Mama Baton Rouge is for Sale Are you a local entrepreneur, current or aspiring, looking for a new business venture? Have you ever wanted to own a local indoor play space and/or coffee shop and cafe that enriches the lives of families and children? Now is your chance! Java Mama Baton Rouge is for sale! Java Mama Baton Rouge is a "turnkey" business.  It will come with all of the play equipment, kitchen/coffee equipment, party decor/accessories, tables/chairs --  everything that you will need to open and operate the business. And most importantly, operate the business successfully. Java Mama is a licensed concept and not a franchise....

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by IDEA Public Schools.  IDEA Public Schools is Here for You For the past 20 years, IDEA Public Schools has had an unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality, college-prep education to all children, no matter their background, and no matter their circumstances. A lot of things are changing all around us and we want to assure families that we are doing everything we can to have our schools ready to re-open safely in August. And if plans change, we’ll be prepared to provide the same high-quality IDEA education we’ve always offered. The health and safety of students is our top priority. During these difficult times, we’re here to support you and your child. And as you look ahead to the 2020-21...

Disclosure :: hampr is a Red Stick Mom sponsor. hampr :: a Baton Rouge Mom's Dream Come True Laundry is no joke for most of us. When there's a newborn in the house, it piles up because of spit up and blow outs. Then come the toddler years where mud puddles and mealtime lead to mess after mess. Elementary children often like to make outfit changes an Olympic sport, and we haven't even touched the topic of competitive sports and all the uniforms. Throw in the bath towels and, well, laundry is enough to send any of us over the edge on a good week. There's just so much of it and not nearly enough time or energy. Plus, it's really...