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Back to School: Ensuring an A+ start to the school year

August 6, 2022 by Dr. Mindy Calandro

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, I think it is important as parents to take the time to talk to our children about their worries and concerns going into the fall semester.

Back to School

Back to School: Ensuring an A+ start to the school year

Back to School – Ask Questions

The question could be as simple as, “Is there anything you are worried about for this school year?” I know in my office when I ask this question, I have had many a parent be surprised by the answer their child might give. When we know what our children are worried or afraid of, it makes us, as parents, better equipped to give them the guidance they need to maneuver through the unchartered waters of a new school experience happily and successfully.

Back to School – Set Expectations

I encourage parents to teach children to view school as their job—what better time to start teaching children about work ethic than from the very beginning of school. As parents, we should set expectations for our children in regards to their “job” performance, and if these expectations are not met, then they should be held accountable.

Now, the expectations, as well as the consequences, will, of course, vary by age, but even the youngest child should understand that they should strive to be the best they can be at their job. Even my son, who is starting Pre-K 3, knows that mommy and daddy expect him to listen to his teacher, follow directions, and be a good friend to his classmates. If he doesn’t achieve these things, he doesn’t get to read books at night (his favorite pre-bedtime activity).

These expectations are established from the get-go so that there is no confusion about the “job description.”

Back to School – Establish a good rapport with your child’s teacher

I also encourage all parents, but especially the parents of elementary-aged children, to establish a good rapport with their child’s teacher. After all, the reality is that in many cases, their teacher will spend more time with them during the weekday than we will.

It is crucial to make sure there are channels of communication that exist between parents and teachers, and these should not be one-way avenues. Parents should feel comfortable bringing up concerns to teachers, just as teachers should be respected when they bring concerns back to parents.

A partnership between teacher and parent is vital to helping children achieve success in the classroom which often translates to increased self-confidence in kids.

Stay positive

So as everyone heads back to school, establish those expectations, let them know their “job description,” and then make sure your voice as a parent is a positive one with excitement, support, and encouragement for the upcoming school year.

As kids make the trek up the ladder to reach those expectations you have set, make sure they know you are their biggest cheerleader and will always be behind them to catch them when they stumble, to give extra little pushes along the way, and to celebrate all of their achievements all from a place of unconditional love.

“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.Ask the experts Baton Rouge Moms

Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to share family resources and Baton Rouge Family Fun’s experiences with food, fitness, and health 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, Education, Moms, Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Moms, Baton Rouge Parents, Baton Rouge schools, Moms, parents

Moving with small children – Truths & Tips

July 19, 2021 by Guest Contributor

We just moved to a new (to us) house. The experience of moving with three small children, even just to another neighborhood 5 minutes away, was … okay, real talk here… HARD!!

I’m sorry because some of you are probably thinking about moving and you’re already stressed about it, and now I’m going to tell you how hard it is so you can be even more stressed. I can’t lie to you. I’m a terrible liar. So if you don’t want to know the truth, you should stop right here.

 

Moving with small children – The Truth

Several of my friends are prepping for a move with children in tow and have asked me, “How was it?” or, “Do you have any tips?” And my answers were, “IT WAS GOD AWFUL,” or even more helpful, “DON’T DO IT.” I later felt guilty for not being more encouraging and answering their questions. Obviously, I managed to live through it (I guess?), so you can, too.

 

Our latest move was the unfortunate kind where we did everything ourselves with little children underfoot. There were no professionals involved – no cleaning service, no moving company, no licensed therapist to visit me when I was in my darkest hour. No organized planning and packing of neatly labeled boxes. It was all-out mayhem, and it still somewhat is. I didn’t want it to happen that way, of course … and as it was happening, I kept saying out loud, “This is absolute insanity/This is ridiculous/Is this really happening right now?!?!?!?!?!” But, to my dismay, it was indeed happening. The tide couldn’t be turned; I had no choice but to accept it and roll along.

 

As I write this, I have a two-year-old screaming and tearing his room apart – maybe even ripping the curtains down, who is to say for sure – because I’m making him take a nap in his new room. The thing about moving with kids is that it’s like hitting a reset button. That isn’t always a bad thing, necessarily, because it’s a great opportunity to break old habits and start new ones. However, things like sleep training or potty training aren’t super fun if the “reset” button is hit. Just brace yourself and know it’s going to be hard.

 

I have greater hopes for you if you are considering a move. Please don’t do as I did. Try to line up the appropriate help ahead of time. Hire a moving company if you have the means. Ship your children as far away from the situation as possible, and definitely make sure that your husband wears proper moving attire before the big day, i.e., not boat shoes.

 

Let’s say the worst happens, and you find yourself yelling aloud to no one in particular, “WHAT THE %^&@!!!!!!” Just know that you and your family will likely be blocking it all out later anyway. It’s a lot like childbirth that way; no one will remember the gory details. Instead, it will just be a blurry recollection of The Time That We Moved.

See? You’ll be fine.

 

Moving with small children

Moving with small children Tips

  1. Set up the kid’s rooms first. The first night in our new place, the kid’s furniture was arranged, and beds made just like they were at our old house. This seemed to help them feel safe and at home in their new rooms.
  2. Let them help pack and unpack their toys. Then, provide them with boxes of toys to “unpack” when you arrive at the new place to keep them occupied and out of harm’s way.
  3. Stick to the same routines as much as possible. This one is vital for everyone’s sanity. Just force yourself to put down the bubble wrap and do bath time as usual. It will be more than worth it in the end.
  4. If you have a toddler or preschool-age children, let them have a kitchen drawer or a cabinet that is just theirs. For example, my 2-year-old found a cabinet right away that is just the right size for him to hide in. We left it empty so he can get in it whenever he wants, and it seemed to help him make the transition to the new place and claim it as “his” house.
  5. Avoid freaking out in front of your kids. Okay, I seriously failed at this. Fail, fail, fail. But if you can manage to do it, more power to you!

 

 

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Giveaway: Mother’s Day Bundle – Baton Rouge Family Fun

April 28, 2021 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to do something special for one lucky local mama, so we partnered with some of our favorite local businesses to put together a Mother’s Day Bundle full of goodies VALUED AT OVER $450. It’s a selection of amazing gifts that any mom would definitely appreciate. 

Enter for your chance to win this giveaway using the widget below and learn a little more about our partners and the awesome gifts included!

Mother’s Day Bundle

Mother's Day Giveaway

Mimosa Handcrafted – $100 Gift Card

Mother's Day Giveaway

Mimosa makes wares and wears with story and soul, primarily focusing on handcrafted, locally inspired, and functional jewelry.
They are a husband and wife team armed with two degrees in landscape architecture, two brains spinning with creativity and curiosity, two kids, two dogs, and lots of heart for what they do and why we do it. Follow their work and life @mimosahandcrafted on Instagram!
 
 

Chicken Salad Chick (Baton Rouge) – $100 Gift Card

Mother's Day Giveaway

Chicken Salad Chick is THE place for chicken salad lovers to rejoice! They’ve taken this Southern favorite to a whole new level with over twelve flavors! They also offer tasty soups, sides, and desserts in addition to the chicken salad that started it all, and they’re giving away a $100 Gift Card to one lucky mama and her family!! 

 

Shannon’s Sugah Shack – Chantilly Cake & Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Mother's Day Giveaway

 Shannon’s Sugah Shack is blessing one mama with a personalized 3 layer 6” Chantilly Cake with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, mascarpone cream, fresh whipped cream – boxed and bowed for Mother’s Day. Plus, 6-pack of hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries! Shannon specializes in decorative cookies, cupcakes, decadent cookies, cocoa bombs, southern desserts, and cakes! You can message her with any questions or orders on her Facebook page.

 

Meagan Jenkins Flowers –Flowers for Mama Arrangement

Mother's Day Giveaway

Meagan Jenkins brings bespoke, garden-style designs to your weddings and events as well as holidays throughout the year. No two couples, families, or celebrations are alike, and Meagan is passionate about helping your event reflect that uniqueness through custom designs, original color schemes, and personal details.

Celebrate the mamas in your life with a keepsake ceramic planter full of springtime! One of you will get this beautiful bouquet this mother’s Day!! Container and flowers are designer’s choice and will be a colorful mix of high quality, garden-style blooms. There’s still time to send one to your favorite mom; delivery on Saturday, May 8th in Greater Baton Rouge is included. Preorder ends Monday, May 3rd. Order on Meagan’s website: www.meaganjenkinsflowers.com
 
 

Sephora Favorites – Vacay All Day Set – Get ready for summer, mamas!! 

Mother's Day Giveaway

What it is: A set of Summer-ready faves for the perfect protection, waterproof holy grails, and luxurious lotions and scrubs to help you beat the heat.
What Else You Need to Know: This vacation-ready set includes three full-size, bestselling products from Tarte SEA, NARS, and Dr. Brandt Skincare.

Mother’s Day Bundle Includes:

  • Mimosa Handcrafter – $100 Gift Card
  • Chicken Salad Chick (Baton Rouge) – $100 Gift Card
  • Shannon’s Sugah Shack – Chantilly Cake & Chocolate Covered Strawberries ($ Value
  • Meagan Jenkins Flowers –Flowers for Mama Arrangement ($75 Value)
  • Sephora Favorites – Vacay All Day Set ($145 Value)

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Filed Under: Giveaways & Freebies, Local Business Spotlight Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Mom, Baton Rouge Moms, Giveaway, Moms, Mother's Day

Total Mom Makeover Show Premieres Tonight April 6th at 8/7pm Central

April 6, 2017 by Tiany Davis

It’s something many of us dream about and long for, for different reasons and in different seasons of motherhood… a Total Mom Makeover!! When Diasy Teh of The It Mom put out a call searching for moms to tell their stories and share why they wanted a Total Mom Makeover, I jumped on it! I won’t share my whole story or it will spoil the show but between diving head first into the trenches of motherhood, homeschooling, running a business and taking care of an ailing parent, I neglected myself and my well being. I needed help to turn things around and I didn’t know where to start. If you are a single mom let me tell you that not only you can get that first date but also a second date with this makeover, also be sure to check www.perfect12.com where you will find some interesting dating instructions and tips.

Total Mom Makeover

I was blessed to have been chosen as one of four moms to be included on The Total Mom Makeover Influencer Panel, together we chose the 8 moms that would join us for a Total Mom Makeover. Their stories touched me and made a lasting impression in more ways than one, you will get to meet each of these moms in their own show each week starting TONIGHT, w’ll be giving some awesome beauty tips from https://beautysetter.com/ as well and of course you will have an Excellence Medical Cosmetic Clinic helping you out, so don’t miss out!!.

Total Mom Makeover

In a whirlwind of a weekend, 12 moms were whisked off to California for a weekend of pampering, connecting and growing – we also learned the how-to’s of how to apply the very same makeover techniques so we could use all of the info we had gathered once we returned home. But that’s not all!! We were surprised with luxe products and outfits in a personalized kit that we brought home! Once we were transformed with the new hair for which we used one of the strainers from http://besthairflatirons.com/ and some awesome hair extensions from Haarverlängerung Berlin, makeup and outfits, we had photo shoots and…. no more spoilers!! If you wan to get the best fashion accessories visit Blue Bungalow which has the most beautiful outfits. For those moms out there I recommend using natural skincare which is one of the healthiest ways to take care of your skin, besides other methods like a Laser treatment at home that can make your skin healthier fast.

 Total Mom Makeover

Total Mom Makeover Show  – April 6th, 2017 and every Thursday at 8/7pm Central beginning April 6, 2017

This reality webshow airs its season premiere on April 6th, 2017 and every Thursday at 8/7pm Central beginning April 6, 2017. Each episode will feature one mom’s unique story and their vow to stand out from the crowd with the opportunity to travel to a new location for an all expense paid weekend getaway and head-to-toe makeover transformation by the The It Mom’s “Dream Team” – some of the most elite fashion, beauty and style experts from around the county.

Meet the 12 Moms That Received an All Expense Paid Head-To-Toe Total Mom Makeover

I hope you’ll take the time to watch and be inspired by each moms transformation,  they went through some rigorous Coolsculpting. This experience was about so much more than getting pampered and receiving free products, it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The Total Mom Makeover was an experience that I would like to pay forward….. soooo…. stay tuned for details because Baton Rouge Moms is going to bless TWO moms with their very own Total Mom Makeovers right here in Baton Rouge!! More details to come, but for now, be sure to watch the Total Mom Makeover TONIGHT April 6th, 2017 and every Thursday at 8/7pm Central!

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Filed Under: Fashion/Beauty, Mompreneur, Moms, Women Tagged With: Baton Rouge Moms, Beauty, Makeovr, Moms, motherhood, Total Mom Makeover

GoGo squeeZ applesauce recall due to quality concerns

March 6, 2016 by Tiany Davis

GoGo squeeZ® has issued a voluntary recall on specific applesauce pouches that may not meet quality standards. They found food product residue in two product pumps in one of their factories during an inspection by the Michigan State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). No illnesses connected to this issue have been reported. While it is possible the food product residue may have been incorporated into finished product, they test the applesauce extensively, and at this time, they have not seen evidence of this in their pouches.

GoGo SqueeZ Is Recalling Some of Its Applesauce Pouches

Consumers who have purchased GoGo squeeZ® applesauce pouches with Best Before Dates between 12/4/15 and 3/4/17 can contact us at 1-844-275-5841 or visit www.gogosqueez.com to request a replacement voucher. For instructions on how to identify affected products, please visit: http://bit.ly/1RtHHe0.

Please note that this GoGo squeeZ applesauce recall does not include or impact GoGo squeeZ Organic products or our newly launched GoGo squeeZ YogurtZ®.

Production of the GoGo squeeZ® applesauce pouches has been suspended while they work with MDARD officials to continue their investigation.

GoGo squeeZ Founder and CEO Michel Larroche announced the recall on the product’s Facebook page

 
Larroche said, “Many of you know that last year we had a recall for a different reason, and as a result, we understand you may be losing patience with us. We have worked hard to earn your trust, and we are taking action to make sure we continue to deserve it. As a part of this commitment Bill Graham, our President, and I will be intimately involved in making the changes necessary to deliver on our promise. I can’t begin to express how sorry we are that this happened, and we appreciate your patience and support.”
 
So, before packing those lunches or grabbing a snack, check your applesauce and identify whether or not you have the recalled item!

Filed Under: Moms Tagged With: Baby, GoGo Squeez, Moms, Recall, snack

A Mom for Christmas

December 1, 2015 by Guest Contributor

 Hey ladies, Whitney here. I thought for this little post I would share my letter to my Santa, but really, it’s my tribute to all you Baton Rouge moms who have been filling those boots each year and for years to come. 

Dear Santa,

I hope this Christmas is wonderful for you. Can I trouble you for a moment of your time? You see, this is a big year in my family. It’s our first Christmas as a family of four. I want the girls first Christmas as sisters to be something that will be etched their heart and your memory for years to come. I feel so lucky that God has chosen me to be a part of their lives in very different ways. They each call me two very different names and will grow up to know me as two versions of a mom, but if you look deep you will find that the pockets I have reserved for them in my heart are the same size. As I write this I am crying the same amount of tears for each of them. They are perfect little versions of their father, seriously, look at them:

 

sisters, Kora Bruce Creative

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You see I want to make sure I leave both of them with very important lessons in this life. So this is my ask, Santa, help me give them a mom for Christmas.

You see just like you, all year I am convinced they see me when I am sleeping and when I am awake. They know when I have been bad or good. They know and see all. So there’s some things I am going to need from you because, let’s face it, they are watching and copying my every move. I know you have given me these things before. You give them to me everyday, Christmas or otherwise, but I am a real live mom now, and I need my Santa this year more than ever. It’s a long list, but I think it’s worth it.

I would like to teach my girls that being brave will not always come with a big win. It often comes with great disappointment but even greater life lessons. So Santa, I am going to need a little BRAVERY.

I would love my girls to have patience for each other and humans in general. Humans are a frustrating kind. So Santa, I am going to need PATIENCE.

I want my ladies to know that manners will take them farther than anything in this world. I want them to know that napkins still belong on laps, ankles crossed, and that you can still be unique AND polite.  So if you could, make sure my pinky is up when I drink my Franzia Chillable Red? No but really, can you make sure I stay on my MANNERS game?

I have the best mom (see what I did there, Santa?) and the most okay-est brother (love you Cam!) ever, but even they would say that family is not always what you are born with, but sometimes the one that shows up in a car on the way home from college. That family can be where your strength comes from in the darkest of days, that’s the village it takes to survive this world and raise a family. Santa, help me build my VILLAGE.

Let’s talk, Santa. I feel like you can relate. You know the day after Christmas after all those cookies? I imagine your body changes. Imagine nine months of cookies and then birth and then still really liking cookies. I really still like cookies. My body is not what it used to be. I am one of the most confident girls you’ve ever delivered gifts to, but this year my pants don’t fit the same. I want my girls to grow up with the confidence to look in the mirror when their body completely fails them and say, “I got this!” or “Who is that beauty looking back?” So Santa,  can you send a bit of your CONFIDENCE down my way?

I hope this isn’t asking too much. You have been good to me over the years. You always ate my cookies, and the note you left me on my magna-doodle back in 1994 didn’t go unnoticed. I always appreciated that you brought the apple up to the reindeer even though you had places to get, going up and down our chimney twice must have been tough. So thank you. I can’t promise this will be my last letter to you, but I can promise your grace and your magic through the years never went unnoticed.

Sincerely,

Whitney , Playing Santa since 2014

 

 

Filed Under: Holidays, Moms, Parenting, Women Tagged With: Baton Bouge Blog, Baton Rouge Moms, Baton Rouge Parents, Christmas, Moms, Santa

World Prematurity Day – Signs of preterm labor

November 17, 2015 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Today is #‎WorldPrematurityDay‬. A day to generate global attention on the leading cause of deaths of children under 5.  Complications from preterm birth account for more than 1 million deaths in a year, surpassing pneumonia as the leading cause of under-5 child mortality. Nearly a million of these deaths took place within the first month of life, with the remaining 125,000 deaths taking place before age 5.

World Prematurity Day offers an opportunity not only to focus on cost-effective solutions for prevention and care of preterm births, but also to offer support for families who have experienced a preterm birth. This year, World Prematurity Day will also highlight cross sectoral interventions, as well as the important work of the Every Newborn effort, which seeks to end preventable newborn and maternal deaths and stillbirths within the next generation. Approved by 194 member states at the World Health Assembly in Geneva in May and launched on June 30, 2014 in Johannesburg, the Every Newborn action plan is mobilizing support across the world and sectors to save the lives of mothers and their babies, who continue to die at alarming rates in many low resource countries.

World Preemie Day

Signs of preterm labor

Signs of preterm labor

Preterm labor is labor that happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This is too early for your baby to be born. Babies born too soon can have lifelong or life-threatening health problems.

What are the warning signs of preterm labor?

Here are some signs that you may have preterm labor:

  • Contractions (your belly tightens like a fist) every 10 minutes or more often
  • Change in vaginal discharge (leaking fluid or bleeding)
  • Pelvic pressure—the feeling that your baby is pushing down
  • Low, dull backache
  • Cramps that feel like your period
  • Belly cramps with or without diarrhea

What should you do if you think you’re having preterm labor?

Call your health care provider or go to the hospital right away if you think you’re having preterm labor, or if you have any of the warning signs. Call even if you have only one sign.

Your health care provider may tell you to: 

  • Come into the office or go to the hospital for a checkup.
  • Stop what you’re doing. Rest on your left side for 1 hour. 
  • Drink 2 to 3 glasses of water or juice (not coffee or soda).

If the signs get worse or don’t go away after 1 hour, call your provider again or go to the hospital. If they get better, relax for the rest of the day.

Everyone has a role to play in preventing and caring for preterm birth and promoting maternal and newborn health.

For more information and additional resources please visit:

www.facebook.com/worldprematurityday.

Follow #WorldPrematurityDay on Twitter

http://www.everynewborn.org/about/

To join the conversation on twitter follow #WorldPrematurityDay.

World Prematurity Day on November 17, 2014, will be a key moment to generate global attention on the leading cause of deaths of children under 5.  According to a recent study published in The Lancet, complications from preterm birth accounted for more than 1 million deaths in 2013, surpassing pneumonia as the leading cause of under-5 child mortality last year. Nearly a million of these deaths took place within the first month of life, with the remaining 125,000 deaths taking place before age 5. World Prematurity Day offers an opportunity not only to focus on cost-effective solutions for prevention and care of preterm births, but also to offer support for families who have experienced a preterm birth.This year, World Prematurity Day will also highlight cross sectoral interventions, as well as the important work of the Every Newborn effort, which seeks to end preventable newborn and maternal deaths and stillbirths within the next generation. Approved by 194 member states at the World Health Assembly in Geneva in May and launched on June 30, 2014 in Johannesburg, the Every Newborn action plan is mobilizing support across the world and sectors to save the lives of mothers and their babies, who continue to die at alarming rates in many low resource countries.

Everyone has a role to play in preventing and caring for preterm birth and promoting maternal and newborn health. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/worldprematurityday  and http://www.everynewborn.org/about/

To join the conversation on twitter follow #WorldPrematurityDay. – See more at: http://www.everywomaneverychild.org/news-events/events/811-world-prematurity-day-1#sthash.h4C8vnXC.dpuf

World Prematurity Day on November 17, 2014, will be a key moment to generate global attention on the leading cause of deaths of children under 5.  According to a recent study published in The Lancet, complications from preterm birth accounted for more than 1 million deaths in 2013, surpassing pneumonia as the leading cause of under-5 child mortality last year. Nearly a million of these deaths took place within the first month of life, with the remaining 125,000 deaths taking place before age 5. World Prematurity Day offers an opportunity not only to focus on cost-effective solutions for prevention and care of preterm births, but also to offer support for families who have experienced a preterm birth.This year, World Prematurity Day will also highlight cross sectoral interventions, as well as the important work of the Every Newborn effort, which seeks to end preventable newborn and maternal deaths and stillbirths within the next generation. Approved by 194 member states at the World Health Assembly in Geneva in May and launched on June 30, 2014 in Johannesburg, the Every Newborn action plan is mobilizing support across the world and sectors to save the lives of mothers and their babies, who continue to die at alarming rates in many low resource countries.

Everyone has a role to play in preventing and caring for preterm birth and promoting maternal and newborn health. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/worldprematurityday  and http://www.everynewborn.org/about/

To join the conversation on twitter follow #WorldPrematurityDay. – See more at: http://www.everywomaneverychild.org/news-events/events/811-world-prematurity-day-1#sthash.h4C8vnXC.dpuf

World Prematurity Day on November 17, 2014, will be a key moment to generate global attention on the leading cause of deaths of children under 5.  According to a recent study published in The Lancet, complications from preterm birth accounted for more than 1 million deaths in 2013, surpassing pneumonia as the leading cause of under-5 child mortality last year. Nearly a million of these deaths took place within the first month of life, with the remaining 125,000 deaths taking place before age 5. World Prematurity Day offers an opportunity not only to focus on cost-effective solutions for prevention and care of preterm births, but also to offer support for families who have experienced a preterm birth.This year, World Prematurity Day will also highlight cross sectoral interventions, as well as the important work of the Every Newborn effort, which seeks to end preventable newborn and maternal deaths and stillbirths within the next generation. Approved by 194 member states at the World Health Assembly in Geneva in May and launched on June 30, 2014 in Johannesburg, the Every Newborn action plan is mobilizing support across the world and sectors to save the lives of mothers and their babies, who continue to die at alarming rates in many low resource countries.

Everyone has a role to play in preventing and caring for preterm birth and promoting maternal and newborn health. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/worldprematurityday  and http://www.everynewborn.org/about/

To join the conversation on twitter follow #WorldPrematurityDay. – See more at: http://www.everywomaneverychild.org/news-events/events/811-world-prematurity-day-1#sthash.h4C8vnXC.dpuf

resources: http://www.marchofdimes.org,  http://www.everywomaneverychild.org

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Moms, Pregnancy, Social Good Tagged With: Baton Rouge Moms, birth, Moms, motherhood, preemie, Womens Health, Womens Hospital, World Prematurity Day

#GeauxPink – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 22, 2015 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

As moms, we often  put the needs of our families in front of our own. But we must remember, to care for our family, WE need to be healthy! And that means being on guard against cancer.

Breast Cancer Fast Facts

  • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
  • An estimated 232,340 new cases in women and 2,240 new cases in men of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur in the U.S. during 2013.
  • Breast cancer is second, only to lung cancer, in cancer deaths among women in the U.S.
  • About 39,620 women and 410 men in the U.S. are expected to die from breast cancer in 2013.
  • There is not any official study that proves that breast surgery (הגדלת-חזה) leads to cancer of any sort or prevent it either.
  • One case of breast cancer is diagnosed every two minutes, and one woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes in the U.S.
  • African American women have higher rates of distant stage breast cancer than white women and are more likely, in the U.S. to be diagnosed with larger tumors than white women.
  • Although men are diagnosed at a much smaller rate than women, their chances for being diagnosed with breast cancer also increase with age. In fact, most cases of breast in men occur between the ages of 65 and 67.
  • There are 2.9 million breast cancer survivors alive in the U.S. today – the largest group of all cancer survivors.
  • About 80-90% of breast cancers in women without symptoms in the U.S. will be detected by mammography.
  • Only 53% of women 40 and older in the U.S. reported having a mammogram in the last year.

For more information, please visit: Understanding Breast Cancer
*All information taken from Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mary Bird Perkins is also partnering with local schools, organizations and businesses to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer in our community. Go to http://www.mbpolol.org/geaux-pink for a list of upcoming events and promotions that benefit #GeauxPink. Visit one of the participating retailers or restaurants to show your support. It’s  never been easier to give back! Starting today, individual events will be taking place around town to support #GeuaxPink, including Style Encore, Bistro Byrons, Canes, Santa Fe and more!

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Balancing Act

August 4, 2015 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Baton Rouge Moms - Doris Almost 8 and half years ago, I joined the legion of parents to kids who are differently-abled. While it may not be the legion I would’ve chosen for my 26 year old self, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else now. On this journey I’ve learned more than I ever could’ve imagined and am still learning daily. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned (and am still working on) is balance. How do I manage my son being a kid and his physical needs? His medical needs and his social needs? His academic needs and his appointments? Being a mom and a therapist and advocate? And above all I’ve had to learn to find myself again.

I feel like most days, I do well. Some days all I do is therapy and send email after email to get what my son needs and deserves. Over 8 years, I learned the ins and outs of what is worth fighting for and what is worth letting go.

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One of our recent adventures involved recasting our son’s recurring club feet. His diagnosis (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Cogenita) is not regressive, but as he grows, muscles tend to want to go back where they were at birth. We saw the doctor right before we left for vacation in Florida and decided we would wait to cast until we got back. No one wants to go to the beach in casts, we had the most amazing vacation this year, my husband and I decided to contact twiddy and we couldn’t have been more satisfied with our decision, our vacation was a total success. Balance: being a kid and medical needs. We casted for 2 weeks and when we took them off, his feet looked great, could we have gone another 2 weeks and gotten more…absolutely! However, we have another family trip planned and when we cast, we have to bend his knees (we had major surgery to straighten them out) and getting them back straight requires lots of stretching and is uncomfortable, so we decided to brace again. Plus, school starts soon. Balance: being a kid, educational and medical needs.

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I’m thankful for a team of doctors, therapist and a husband who fully supports my decisions. They see the value in balance.

Filed Under: Moms, Women Tagged With: Baton Rouge Moms, Moms, motherhood, parenting, special needs

Why Baton Rouge Moms Are The Best

July 23, 2015 by Guest Contributor

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Baton Rouge moms rush ahead to open the door for you when you’re manning an unwieldy stroller.

Baton Rouge moms smile at cranky babies. They offer encouragement in the checkout line at Albertson’s when your two boys are acting like wild hooligans. They tell you it’s going to be alright, and they know what they’re talking about because they were once where you are and they lived to tell about it.

Baton Rouge moms offer you a glass of wine or a cup of coffee when you come over. Sometimes they’ll offer you both, because it’s not quite morning, but it’s not quite noon, and it’s been a rough day already.

Baton Rouge moms knock on your window to tell you that you left a sippy cup on top of your car.

Baton Rouge moms chase you down in the middle of the mall to hand you a missing shoe or a dropped lovey. They tell you “It’s alright, I have one at home too” when your oldest child stomps his feet and screams “YOU’RE MEAN!” in public.

They stop you in Target or on the playground to tell you that your tag is sticking out of the back of your shirt.

Baton Rouge moms know how to cook. But if they don’t feel like cooking, they also know how to order enough food to feed everybody, because Baton Rouge moms love to eat.

Baton Rouge moms don’t care what you look like, where you come from, or what you wear.

Baton Rouge moms care who you are.

What do you love about Baton Rouge moms?

Filed Under: Louisiana, Moms, Women Tagged With: Baton Rouge Moms, Baton Rouge Parents, BRMoms, Mom support, Moms, Red Stick Moms

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