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Bargain Boutique Overstock Baton Rouge – Children’s Boutique Clothing

October 5, 2019 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Bargain Boutique Overstock Baton Rouge is extremely excited to announce the Baton Rouge Liquidation sale on October 9 & 10 at The Crown Plaza! Bargain Boutique Overstock has acquired children’s “boutique” style clothing inventory and will be offering thousands of items at unbelievable prices. Shop thousands of children’s “boutique” style clothing, shoes, and accessories! Wholesale & discounted pricing will be given to the general public.

Baton Rouge Bargain Boutique Overstock

Bargain Boutique Overstock Baton Rouge

WHERE: The Crown Plaza 4728 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
WHEN: Wednesday, October 9- 9 am- 10 am 
VIP shopping 10 am-7:00 pm open to the public
Thursday, October 10- 9am – 4pm open to the public

**Strollers are permitted each day AFTER 1 pm only**

**GIVEAWAY**

Baton Rouge Bargain Boutique Overstock

We’ve partnered with Bargain Boutique Overstock to host a giveaway for a $150 shopping credit + VIP entry (able to shop 1 hr before opening to the general public) Enter to win on Facebook and Instagram! 

Baton Rouge Bargain Boutique Overstock

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Fashion/Beauty Tagged With: Bargain Boutique Overstock, Baton Rouge, baton rouge family friendly events, Baton Rouge Kids, Childrens Clothes

BREC Fall Tennis – Kids, Juniors & Homeschool Programs

September 6, 2019 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

While tennis might not be as popular as sports like baseball or football, it remains a great option for young athletes. As a parent trying to decide which sports will benefit your children the most, be sure to consider tennis as an option. Enrolling your child in tennis will not only expose them to a great sport now but could also lead to a lifelong passion for this popular game. BREC Fall Tennis lessons are the perfect way to introduce your child to the sport that many call the sport of a lifetime! Be sure to check out our Top 10 Developmental Benefits of BREC Tennis For Kids! 

BREC Fall Tennis

BREC Fall Tennis

BREC’s Tennis Department manages five major tennis centers, each housing its own pro shop that offers tennis resale merchandise, equipment rentals, refreshments and a full staff that manages court reservations and fees. The five major tennis centers provide a number of programs to the community, including tennis instruction, school athletic programs, youth, and adult league play and tournaments. Facilities are available for rental to organizations for tournaments, workshops, and high school league practice. There are also 85 neighborhood tennis courts located at recreation centers throughout East Baton Rouge Parish where patrons can play tennis at no charge.

BREC Fall Tenis

BREC Fall Tennis

After School Jr. Tennis Program

(Ages 8-16) A four-week program for beginners to introduce and reinforce fundamental tennis techniques. Every Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 16-Nov. 11, from 4-5 p.m. $40 per person for one day per week; $65 per person for two days per week. Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 11. Instructor: Jeremiah Casson.

Pee Wee Tennis Program

(Ages 3-6) A six-week program that introduces the game of tennis to younger children. Help your child develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, overall athleticism, and fundamental tennis strokes. Fun is guaranteed! Thursdays, Oct. 24-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 28), from 1:30-2:15 p.m. $50 per person. Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 18. Instructor: Jeremiah Casson.

Home-School Tennis Program

(Ages 6-17) A six-week program designed especially for home-schooled children. Participants will learn about the game of tennis in a fun learning environment. Program includes drills, games, and tennis knowledge. Thursdays, Oct. 24-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 28), from 1:30-3 p.m. $60 per person. Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 18. Instructor: Ray Anders.

Junior Programming

All levels is provided by tennis pro, Chase LeBlanc, during October. For more information, contact Chase LeBlanc at 225-337-2575 or chaseman1984@gmail.com.

FREE ONE YEAR JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER
Kids 10 and under, new to the USTA, can receive a free one-year junior membership – a $20 value!
Must use source code FYFE for this offer.  Offer expires December 31, 2019.
Click here for registration form.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

 

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, BRmoms Recommend, Parks / Rec Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Events, Baton Rouge Kids, BREC, Brec park, BREC Tennis

Baton Rouge Summer of Amazing – Monday Funday and Kid’s Fest

May 28, 2019 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

It’s that time of year! Join Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital for another fun Baton Rouge Summer of Amazing! All are welcome to this FREE, fun, educational month-long event at the Mall of Louisiana for children and their families to learn more about good health and wellness.

Monday Fundays and Kids’ Healthy Fun Fest are jampacked with games, giveaways, free carousel rides, and important health and fitness activities for the whole family!

Baton Rouge Summer of Amazing

Baton Rouge Summer of Amazing Calendar:

  • Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for Learning & Development Week
  • Monday, June 10 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for Behavioral & Emotional Health Week
  • Monday, June 17 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for Exercise & Nutrition Week
  • Kids’ Healthy Fun Fest on Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Baton Rouge Summer of Amazing

Get all the details and be sure to preregister HERE for the days that you would like to attend! It’s a fun few hours of games, giveaways, activities and important wellness and health information for the whole family. By attending you can enter to win a Nintendo Switch!

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Events, Family Friendly Baton Rouge Tagged With: Baton Rouge Kids, Baton Rouge Moms, Baton Rouge Summer, Baton Rouge Summer Fun, Monday Funday, OLOL, Our Lady of the Lake Childrens Hospital, summer of amazing

Give Your Child A Zooper Birthday Party at Baton Rouge Zoo

April 15, 2019 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

A Zooper Birthday Party at the Baton Rouge Zoo is one they’ll never forget! Each party includes a ton of fun for the kids & adults and includes ALL DAY ZOO ACCESS! Be sure to check out the new animal encounter options. Baton Rouge Zoo takes care of all of the details so you can sit back and enjoy your child’s special day while creating a one-of-a-kind experience they’ll always remember!

Zooper Birthday Party

ZOOPER BIRTHDAY PARTY PRICES

$225.00 for a Minimum Party of 12
$320.00 for a Party of 20
$13.00 for each additional guest (ages 2 and up)

ZOOPER BIRTHDAY PARTY TIMES

10am, 12:30pm or 3pm

Parties held on Saturdays and Sundays only.

YOUR PARTY PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • All day Zoo access
  • Private Party room for 1.5 hours (room is climate controlled)
  • Party Host
  • Animal theme decorations
  • Animal themed tableware
  • Birthday cupcakes and ice cream cups
  • Punch
  • Train ride

Baton Rouge Zoo Animal Encounter/Program

Zooper Birthday Party

You can choose from one of the following Zoopr Birthday programs:

Scales, Shells and Spikes, Oh, My!

Host will bring 3 animals from this category.

  • Tortoise                 
  • Turtle                      
  • Armadillo
  • Bearded Dragon                                   
  • Alligator        
  • Tenrec                     
  • Snake

The Need for Speed!

Host will bring 3 animals from this category.

  • Chinchilla            
  • Ferret
  • Lizard                      
  • Tortoise
  • Turtle                      
  • Alligator
  • Snake

Bump in the Night

Host will bring 3 animals from this category.

  • Tenrec 
  • Chinchilla            
  • Blue Tongue Skink
  • Alligator                
  • Armadillo
  • Ferret                     
  • Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Zooper Birthday Party

NEW Food Options

  • Ham & Turkey Finger Sandwich Tray/Chips
  • PB&J finger Sandwich tray/Chips
  • Mini Corn Dog Tray/Chips
  • Chicken Nuggets Tray/Chips
  • Pepperoni Pizza Roll Tray
  • Vegetable Tray
  • Fruit Tray
  • Hamburger/Chips
  • Hot Dog/Chips

Zooper Birthday Party

Deposit

A $60.00 deposit is required before a party date can be reserved.  Deposits are nonrefundable.  Visa, MasterCard or Discover are accepted.

Register

Have a Zooper birthday party at the Zoo! Visit http://www.brzoo.org/visit/birthdays/  and complete our online registration form, or call 225.775.3877 to schedule your party today.

 

 

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Celebrate, Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Parks / Rec Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Birthday Party, Baton Rouge Family, Baton Rouge Kids, Baton Rouge Zoo, BREC

Drew Brees kicking off Football ‘N’ America youth flag football league in Baton Rouge

June 29, 2017 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Something special is coming to Baton Rouge! Drew Brees is launching a co-ed youth flag football league, Football ‘N’ America, that he hopes will grow into a safer alternative to tackle football across the country and possibly save the game of football. Registration for the leagues in New Orleans, Covington and Baton Rouge opens Friday, June 30th.

According to ESPN, Brees and Stuart said they researched flag football and saw that void because they found there wasn’t a lot of uniformity in youth leagues across the country. They also said they would also like to help create the type of family and community environment where games are a big event on Thursday or Friday night, followed by families going out for pizza together — or heading to the big high school game later that night.

“I think that this has the opportunity to really save the game of football, honestly,” said Brees, who didn’t hide his passion or ambition for the Football ‘N’ America league, which will kick off this fall in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Covington, Louisiana, before expanding into other states next year and possibly nationwide someday.

“I think we’re filling a void that is much-needed,” said Brees, who developed the idea with longtime friend and marketing agent Chris Stuart while coaching their sons’ flag football team in San Diego over the past two offseasons. “We felt like, you know what, we have the opportunity here to really create what will be the premier youth co-ed flag football league in America.”

Football is America’s game. FNA is a non-contact youth co-ed flag football league for children in grades K-8 with 5 different divisions. Leagues will provide a safe, positive, competitive, and family-friendly environment to learn the game the right way and have fun doing it!

Drew Brees Football ‘N’ America 6-on-6 Flag Football League 

Football 'N' America Drew Brees

Season: Summer 2017
Starts: Aug 25 ’17
Ends: Nov 5 ’17
Location: Burbank Dr. (Traction Sports)
COMMISSIONER INFORMATION: Brad Cresse – bcresse@tractionsports.com
 

During registration, parents may request their child to play with as many friends as they’d like. You may also request a specific team if your child is already on their roster and you have been notified by their head coach. The goal is to create a balanced and competitive league while accommodating as many requests as possible. All teams will have a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 10 players on their roster.

Brees will also help to coach the coaches in the Football ‘N’ America league by providing personal video tutorials and starter playbooks for coaches and commissioners. Registration opens Friday for the six-on-six leagues, which will range from kindergarten through eighth grade and be run in partnership with ProCamps.

Visit playfna.com for registration information.

Source: ESPN

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Camp, Community Outreach, Moms Tagged With: baseball, basketball, Baton Rouge football, Baton Rouge Kids, Baton Rouge sports, Drew Brees, football, Football 'N' America

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical – Veggie Spring Rolls Recipe

April 28, 2017 by Guest Contributor

As moms, the health and wellbeing of our children is at the forefront of our minds. Balancing busy schedules with school, sports and social lives can make it hard for our kids to consistently eat healthy, exercise, perform well in school and manage the stresses of life in a healthy way.

Summer is fast approaching which means more time for fun activities. I’m also thinking about how to keep my boys healthy and happy during the hot summer months, which leads me to share about a great opportunity for our kids to become “TIGER Kids.”

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical

Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center are conducting a study to learn more about what motivates kids to make healthy choices. The study is called TIGER Kids and it’s a great opportunity right here in our community to contribute to knowledge that could help kids across the country. How cool is that?

Researchers are measuring things that influence how our kids perform in school, how to help them become more active and how to eat healthier. The study is also looking at body image, stress levels, family behaviors (like kids’ relationships with siblings) and other motivating factors that contribute to the choices kids make.

Beyond contributing to research that could help our kids get and stay healthy, what’s in this study for us? Kids will be compensated for participation in TIGER Kids (can earn up to $100 for participation) and they have the opportunity to become a kid scientist! They can help researchers work to discover how to help kids move more, sit less and eat healthier. You and your kids can also get great in-depth information about their health, and kids will receive two “wearables” for a week to track their physical activity.

Participating in this study is easy! You and your child will visit Pennington Biomedical a total of 3 times over a 2 year period. Interested in your child becoming a TIGER Kid? I’ve included the full study details below. To screen for the study, visit http://www.pbrc.edu/TIGERKids or call 225-763-3000.

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical

Study Purpose

The TIGER Kids research study will evaluate ways to: increase kids’ physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior (help kids move more and sit less), encourage healthy eating, and assess other factors that may influence school performance, body image, stress and mood. 

About the Study

TIGER Kids participants will attend an orientation session at Pennington Biomedical to learn about the study and receive activity tracking tools. Participants will then visit Pennington Biomedical’s Translational Research Center for Children (TReCC) twice during the study – one visit after the orientation session and one visit two years later.

TIGER Kids participants will also receive valuable health information at no cost. Each participant is eligible to receive a copy of:

  • their lab work; including blood sugar and cholesterol tests;
  • a printout of their DXA scan, which includes total body fat, total muscle mass, total lean mass and bone density readings; and
  • a copy of body measurement data including height, weight, waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure and heart rate.

TIGER Kids participants will attend a total of 3 study visits over the course of approximately 2 years with the following procedures:

  • Body measurements (height, weight, and waist size)
  • Blood pressure
  • Surveys
  • Dietary Questions
  • Wear an activity monitor, GPS tracker, and respond to messages on a mobile app for 7-days

Study Qualifications

To qualify, participants in this study should be:

  • Be between 10 and 16 years old
  • Not be on a restrictive diet

Compensation

Total compensation for the completion of this study is $100.

Study Contact

Parents, are you ready to see if your child qualifies for the TIGER Kids study? Visit http://www.pbrc.edu/TIGERKids to screen online or call 225-763-3000.

Looking for a healthy family fun recipe to cook this summer? Check out these rainbow fruit and veggie spring rolls:

Veggie Spring Rolls

Spring Rolls

Makes about 24 rolls, 1 roll with dipping sauce is 110 kcals, 2g protein, 17g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 4g fat, 1g saturated fat, 2g monounsaturated fat, 1g polyunsaturated fat

  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cucumber, peeled
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and seeded
  • 2 mangoes, peeled and seeded
  • 1 package of vermicelli noodles, cooked according to package
  • 24 brown rice spring roll wraps
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 cup mint leaves

Veggie Spring Roll Dipping sauce

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter or cashew butter
  • 2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Reduced Sodium soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp chili sauce (check ingredients for peanut allergens if necessary)
  • 2-4 Tbsp warm water for desired consistency

Fruit Spring Rolls

Makes about 10 rolls
1 roll with vanilla yogurt is 65 kcals, 1g protein, 15g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 0g fat

  • 1 mango
  • 5 strawberries
  • 2 kiwis
  • 6 pineapple chunks
  • 5 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 10 Brown rice spring roll wraps
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup Vanilla yogurt for dipping

Directions

  1. Slice fruit or veggies into skinny strips and tear herbs into smaller pieces. Set aside.
  2. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the veggie spring roll dipping sauce by combining all ingredients together. Thin with warm water to achieve desired consistency.
  4. Add the hot water to a large bowl and submerge one rice paper to soften for about 5-10 seconds.
  5. Transfer rice paper to a flat, slightly wet surface and add desired fruit, veggies, and herbs. Fold the bottom of the rice paper up over the fillings, then gently roll over once, fold in the sides to seal, and continue rolling until completely sealed.
  6. Repeat process until all toppings are used. 
  7. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to a couple days, though best when fresh.

Want more healthy recipes? Check out the Pennington Biomedical metabolic kitchen website! www.pbrc.edu/kitchen

 

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Filed Under: Ask the Expert, Local Business Spotlight, Louisiana, Moms, Parenting Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Kids, Baton Rouge Parents, Pennington Biomedical, Tiger Kids, TIGER Kids Study, Veggie Spring Rolls Recipe

Mumps – 5 Things Parents Need to Know

March 16, 2017 by Dr. Mindy Calandro

Last week, Louisiana joined the ranks of 37 other states to have reported cases of mumps since January 2017.  In an urgent memo released on Saturday, March 11, the Louisiana Office of Public Health reported that several cases of mumps have been confirmed in students at LSU.  The number of student affected as well as their vaccine status has not been released at this point in time.  So here is what you need to know about mumps and how to protect yourself and your children.

What is Mumps?

Mumps is a viral illness that is spread through respiratory droplets or saliva (so coughing, sneezing or sharing drinks).  An infection with the mumps virus may begin as nonspecific fever, headache, and malaise, but then often progresses to the most common symptom of mumps which is pain and swelling of the parotid gland.  As you can see in the pictures below, the parotid gland is located just in front of the ear and at the upper part of the jaw.  Swelling of the parotid gland, called parotitis, can be quite impressive and cause the ear to push outwards and the angle of the jaw to no longer be easily seen. If you or your child currently have any health issues such as depression or stress inform yourself about kratom benefits that can have a positive impact on your life. More serious complications of mumps include orchitis (which is swelling of the testicles that may lead to sterility) or oophoritis (which is swelling of the ovaries), encephalitis (swelling around the brain) or deafness.  Death from mumps is very rare (even in the pre-vaccine era).

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How common is Mumps?

Mumps vaccination became commonplace in 1967, but prior to that time, there were over 186,000 cases each year here in the US.  Since routine vaccination, there has been a 99% reduction in the number of mumps cases each year, however, mumps has not been eliminated from the US.  

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On average, there are anywhere from several hundred to several thousand cases each year.  In 2006, there were 6,584 reported cases (many on college campuses) and in 2009, there were more than 3,000 cases.  As of February 25, 2017, there have been 1,077 cases so far, and now our cases here in Baton Rouge will be added to that total.

mumps-outbreak-map

How contagious is Mumps?

As with most viruses, people are contagious before they even know they have symptoms of the illness.  Those with mumps can spread the disease 2 days before the onset of symptoms and up to 5 days after symptoms begin.  Therefore, when someone is diagnosed with mumps, they should avoid contact with others for at least 5 days.

Can you treat Mumps?

Well, unfortunately, since it is a virus, antibiotics do not help to treat mumps.  For those diagnosed with mumps, the virus simply has to run its course.  As with other viruses, lots of fluids, rest and medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used to help with symptoms.

How can you protect yourself and your children?

VACCINATION is key!! Children receive their MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine between 12-15 months of age and again between 4-6 years of age.  These two doses of the mumps vaccine are 88% effective at preventing mumps viral illness.  As you can see, the vaccine is not perfect, but it is the best protection that we have against this virus. For adults born after 1957, blood work can be done to see if you have immunity against the mumps virus, and if no immunity, then vaccination is recommended.  According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) those born before 1957 are likely to have had the mumps virus and therefore, should have immunity to the virus.

Well, why does it seem that people who have been vaccinated are getting the mumps virus?

That is a great question!  As I stated above, the MMR vaccine is not perfect, but those who have received their MMR vaccines are 9-10 times less likely to come down with mumps illness if exposed to the virus as someone who is not vaccinated.  Look at this example created by the CDC of a hypothetical outbreak:  say a mumps outbreak affects 1,000 people.  If 95% of those people have been vaccinated, that means that 50 people are unvaccinated.  If 30% of those unvaccinated come down with mumps, that would mean 15 people would be sick with the mumps virus.  If 3% of the vaccinated crowd got the virus, that is still 29 people who would be sick.  So just by looking at the numbers (15 vs 29), there are more in the vaccinated group that have the mumps. HOWEVER, if none of those 1,000 people were vaccinated, you could expect 300 people to be sick (again with a 30% “attack” rate).  It is not just the number that are affected, but more importantly the percentage of the population in question that is important.

Something else that we are learning about in regards to the mumps vaccine…it appears that over time, there might be waning immunity to the vaccine.  We know that over time our immunity to vaccines may diminish which is why booster vaccines are so important (think about your tetanus booster which is given every 10 years as well as the recent push for pertussis, or whooping cough, booster vaccines).  At this time, there is not a universal recommendation for a 3rd booster for the mumps vaccine, but in certain circumstances (areas with large outbreaks, for example), a third booster dose of the MMR vaccine may be recommended, since this vaccines are just one of the products people use to keep their health and there are other products that are qualified between health and beauty but are as well important as https://analbleachadvice.com/my-amaira-review/ and others.

As the mumps story of 2017 continues to unfold, stay tuned to see what, if any, new recommendations might be made.  In the meantime, make sure that your children have received their MMR vaccine on time, and for those parents with soon to be college students, make sure they have received both of their MMR vaccines as well before heading off on their new college adventure!

“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Moms where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge.

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to share BRM moms’ experiences with food,  fitness, health and life as well as opinions from some of our local experts. This content is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice.  When it comes to your health or the health of your child, please be sure to contact your physician.

Filed Under: Ask the Expert, Baby, Health Tagged With: Baton Rouge Kids, mumps, mumps babies, mumps contagious, mumps pictures, mumps vaccine

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical

October 28, 2016 by Tiany Davis

Do you encourage your kids to get off their devices and move around more? The Louisiana heat is a challenge, but with cooler weather on the horizon, I like to make sure my boys have a couple hours outside to stretch their legs and get moving. Extracurricular activities help keep our kids active but on days when they are home, how can we make sure they’re still getting the right amount of exercise to keep them healthy?

Based on national physical activity guidelines, children and adolescents should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. However recent estimates indicate that 58% of children ages 6-11 and 92% of adolescents ages 12 to 15 do not meet these guidelines. Children are increasingly becoming less active in our digital world. Now television and other forms of technology often cause children to bypass the playground and shoot for the couch on a regular basis. 
Science has shown that frequent exercise plays a significant role in preventing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. We know physical activity can improve quality of life and that’s something all parents want for their children, which leads us to share about a neat study for kids. They don´t have to be running 10 miles a day to be healthy, all they need to do is to get up from the couch a few hours a day, like help around the house or do some chores to get them moving. You can have them clean some furniture or even install some timber plantation shutters Sydney. It doesn´t have to be an impossible task.

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical are conducting a study that will use technology (like activity trackers) to find out what prevents kids from being active and how to help them become more active. Researchers at Pennington Biomedical are currently looking for Baton Rouge area kids to take part in this study.

Penninghton Baton Rouge

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical

Study Purpose

The TIGER Kids research study will assess ways to increase kids’ physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior (help kids move more and sit less) to help improve their overall health. This study will use technology (like activity trackers) to find out what prevents kids from being active and how to help them become more active.

About the Study

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical will use state-of-the-art technology, including activity trackers and global positioning system (GPS) to track physical activity, imaging to measure body fat, and messages sent through a mobile phone app to identify what motivates or prevents kids from being physically active.

TIGER Kids participants will attend an orientation session at Pennington Biomedical to learn about the study, review participation guidelines, and receive activity tracking tools. These tools include activity monitors and a mobile phone app which will be used for 7 days and returned at a later visit. Participants will also have two clinic visits to Pennington Biomedical’s Translational Research Center for Children (TReCC) during the study, one clinic visit after the orientation and one clinic visit two years later.

TIGER Kids participants will attend a total of 3 study visits over the course of approximately 2 years with the following procedures:

  • Body measurements (height, weight, and waist size)
  • Blood pressure
  • Surveys
  • Dietary Questions
  • Wear an activity monitor, GPS tracker, and respond to messages on a mobile app for 7-days

Study Qualifications

To qualify, participants in this study should be:

  • Be between 10 and 16 years old
  • Not be on a restrictive diet
  • Not have significant physical or mental disabilities that impede walking, wearing activity monitors, or responding to questions on a mobile device.

Compensation

Total compensation for the completion of this study is $100.

Study Contact

Parents, are you ready to see if your child qualifies for the TIGER Kids study? Visit http://www.pbrc.edu/TIGERKids to screen online or call 225-763-3000.

Here are 15 great ideas from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for stepping your family fitness into high gear:

  • Take active vacations (hiking, swimming, skiing)
  • At the mall or when running errands, use the stairs rather than the elevator
  • Get pedometers and have a contest to see who takes the most steps in a given week
  • Start a new tradition: take the whole family out for an after-dinner walk around the neighborhood or park
  • Take on active chores as a family (gardening, raking leaves, shoveling snow, or washing the car)
  • Spend an afternoon at the local playground
  • Play a sport together (basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, touch football)
  • Dance to your favorite music
  • Go for a family bike ride
  • Plant a family garden
  • Play miniature golf
  • Go to the zoo
  • Take the dog for a long walk
  • Whenever possible, walk short distances rather than using your car. When you drive, park a little farther away from the store
  • Play games that your kids love (tag, Simon Says, Red Light Green Light, Duck-Duck Goose)

 

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Causes, Louisiana Tagged With: Baton Rouge Kids, Baton Rouge Moms, Baton Rouge Parents, Pennington, Pennington Biomedical

Champions for Kids – Snacks for Students in Baton Rouge

March 6, 2015 by Tiany Davis

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, over 16 million American children live in poverty, making hunger a daily challenge for families in need. In Louisiana, 27 percent of school-aged children are in poverty, or 212,904 potential students. The rate in East Baton Rouge Parish is tied with the state average of 27 percent. While the numbers are staggering, there are simple ways that each of us can give back to our community and make a difference.

General Mills, Kellogg’s, Emerald and Kettle Chips have joined forces to make it simple for communities to provide basic resources for students through in-store donations. The Snacks for Students program is part of SIMPLE Giving, a Champions for Kids program that seeks to make it simple for shoppers to purchase and donate items children need.

Baton Rouge Moms has partnered with Champions for Kids and the Big Buddy Program to donate snacks for students in the Baton Rouge community. All donations made at the Siegen Lane Walmart on North Mall Dr. will stay in the local community and be donated to the Big Buddy Program in Baton Rouge.

Big Buddy Program Baton Rouge

A fundamental challenge facing many communities is how to support youth who are economically, educationally, or emotionally disadvantaged. The Big Buddy Program seeks to create opportunities for the community to empower and guide these children to brighter futures.

The Snacks for Students program is the first of several campaigns to launch nationally, with the goal to provide resources for more than 10 million children in 2015. Champions for Kids makes it simple to give kids in your community the resources they need to thrive. Since 2004, Champions for Kids has served more than 5.4 million children across all 50 states through in-store donation campaigns, service projects and community events.

Big Buddy Program Champions for Kids

Through March 15th, the Baton Rouge community can purchase snacks for children and place them inside the designated donation bin found near customer service at the Siegen Lane Walmart on North Mall Drive. All donations made in-store will stay in the local community and be distributed to our Champion for Kids, the Big Buddy Program. 

Champions for Kids

In addition, Champions for Kids, General Mills, Kellogg’s, Emerald and Kettle Chips will provide 13 awards, totaling $45,000, to participating youth-based organizations based on the total number of donated items collected in each store. 

Our goal is to give Baton Rouge moms the support they need to be the best moms they can be – and to encourage them to, in turn, give back to each other and to the community at large. We hope you will join us as we support Big Buddy Program with after school snacks for the kids! This is a great way to get the kids involved in giving back!

We would love to see your pictures too! Snap a selfie or a picture of your children donating into the Champions for Kids donation box at the Siegen Lane Walmart and tag them #SnacksForStudents #BRmoms

For more information, please visit http://www.championsforkids.org.

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Filed Under: Causes, Community Outreach, Family Friendly Baton Rouge Tagged With: Baton Rouge Family, Baton Rouge Kids, Big Buddy Program, champions for kids

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