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Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored series with the National Football Foundation's Football Matters campaign.  Families Need Football I want to tell you a little story. A story about a little, 4 year old boy who had been so angry, so hard and so closed off for most of his little life that he failed to really connect with those closest to him. This boy of mine, had just failed to bloom and thrive. Then along came football.  In our 1.5 seasons of football we have watched that timid little boy create lifelong memories with friends he had not had before we started football. We watch every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as he shows a determination and drive that...

This post is sponsored by Behavioral Intervention Group. BIG Help for Little Learners: Early Intervention for Pre-K and Kindergarten The Pre-K and Kindergarten years are an important time in a child’s development. During these years, personalities are being formed and learning is constantly increasing. Through educational experiences, play and social interactions, each child is becoming more and more themselves. In these early years, kids acquire crucial social, cognitive, and physical skills that will allow them to explore and make sense of their worlds. In addition to letters, numbers, shapes, and colors, they’re learning how to communicate effectively, get along in groups, set and achieve goals, manage their impulses, make choices, and so much more. For many little ones, this process unfolds as a natural...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Rotolo's Pizzeria. Pizza Night at Rotolo's :: Feeding Everybody in the Family Pizza. It may be the most versatile food out there. But not all pizza is created equally. As a working mom (and someone who loves delicious food), pizza is a frequent dinner choice. And when you ask my 7 year old what kind of pizza she wants, the answer is always Rotolo's.  Tonight was no exception, and our family of four met after camp and work for a delicious meal at the Perkins location in Baton Rouge. We have a new baby, so a lot of considerations go into when and where we eat at local restaurants. Often it means that my husband picks...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Smith Shanklin Sosa, L.L.C.. School Bus Safety Tips As summer is coming to an end and the new school year is right around the corner, it is a great idea to sit down with your kids and remind them of some school bus safety tips that will reduce their chance of getting hurt. As I was reviewing school bus safety on www.safekids.org for my own kids, I thought to myself, surely our kids get a refresher on these safety rules from the school, but the scary realization is that they probably do not. Unfortunately, in my line of work, I have seen some tragic accidents resulting in severe, life-changing injuries for adults and children alike. My hope is that...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by our friends at tasc Performance, but all opinions of the brand are my own.  Chasing my {Golf} Swing with tasc Performance Freshly cut grass. Morning dew coating the fairway at the City Park Golf Course. The wind gently air blowing through my, well ... bald head as I step up to the first tee. My first thought was, "please don't slice, please don't slice." As the day carried on, filled with good conversations and laughter, the temperature in Baton Rouge slowly creeped up as it often does. However, the light and airy cotton blend polo I was wearing (early Father's Day present! courtesy my wife's gig at Red Stick Moms Blog) allowed me remain...