Back to school…three words that represent great joy to parents who are ready to get back to routine and bring great anguish and “pain” to kids who aren’t quite ready to give up their summer freedom. In order to ensure a smooth transition from the fun and less structured summer into a new school year, […]
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Holly Clegg was one of Baton Rouge Family Fun’s greatest supporters. She shared many recipes and resources with Baton Rouge Family Fun. We hope they will continue to be enjoyed by families in Baton Rouge and beyond for years to come. Below is one of her posts from 2018; it’s a community favorite, and it’s
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Avoid the “Holiday Hangover” – the Christmas season and the holidays are such a magical time. The never ending celebrations flow from Halloween to New Years with costumes, dinners, holiday teas, class parties, travel and gifts. Families gather frequently and with intentionality and schedules are full. And then suddenly- it all comes to an abrupt
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All kids (and some parents) want to load up on all the Halloween candy they can get. Why even have the “Trick” in “Trick or Treat”?! Right? As a pediatric dentist, I obviously don’t want your kids to eat too many sweets. Although I love seeing their smiling faces, I don’t want to find new
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People are made for relationship – and healthy relationships start at home. We see it throughout our lives. At the moment of birth, a baby cries out for its mother, seeking the warmth and comfort of a mother’s hold. Young children desire friendship, inviting peers to engage in playground games. Our tweens and teens “hangout”
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The holidays are notoriously stressful. There are events to attend, kids out of school, parties to host, and financial stress as the cherry on top. Research shows that 88% of Americans feel increased stress during the holidays. Throw in a global health pandemic and crazy inflation rates and this holiday season is primed to be
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(HealthDay News) — Arriving home safe and sound is one of the best Halloween treats of all – below you will find 5 Tips for Safe Trick or Treating. First, be sure that costumes and goody bags have reflective strips that improve visibility to drivers! Trick-or-treaters should also carry a flashlight, and costumes should be
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Dental Injuries and Sports: How You Can Protect Your Child’s Teeth By College Family Dentistry Each year 3 million teeth are knocked out (tooth avulsion is the fancy term) due to sports, some statistics place this number much higher at 5 million teeth. The highest number of incidents happen in sports due to poor facial
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Dental insurance is an important part of ensuring access to the dental care you need to maintain your oral health. But with so many types of dental insurance plans available, understanding dental insurance isn’t always easy. Understanding Dental Insurance: An Ultimate Guide By College Family Dentistry Whether you receive dental insurance through your job, have
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“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Family Fun where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge. This week on Ask the Experts, Smith Shanklin Sosa, fellow Baton Rouge parents, are sharing a few Summer Travel Safety Tips. Summer and road trips go together like
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Nothing says summer here in South Louisiana more than biting into a scrumptiously sweet Louisiana strawberry, having the juice drip down your chin after devouring a big slice of watermelon, or enjoying a strawberry cheesecake sno-ball made the Louisiana way (i.e. the right way) with condensed milk. And, lest we forget, very soon the kiddos
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It’s that time of year again, with warmer weather comes the return of Louisiana’s second state bird… the mosquito! In this installment of our Ask the Expert series, Dr. Mindy Calandro shares the best way to protect yourself and your kiddos from those pesky, Southern mosquitoes. Parents Ultimate Guide to Insect Repellent for Kids N,N dimethyl-m-toluamide
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