Parenting and Kids Resources

Raising children is probably the most challenging job for parents but raising them alone and being responsible for so many aspects of their development can be harder than expected. New single moms facing the caring and nurturing of a newborn alone can find answers to many questions and read many stories from other moms and professionals ready to help. Parent advice and tips are always welcome but can mean survival for the single mom handling homework, play dates, growing pains, TV censorship, teen topics and special need children. Parenting resources offers a wealth of information on caring for children with disabilities and challenging topics.  Car seat safety information can save lives and Internet safety can keep our children protected against the new world of open communication and information at the click of the mouse.

Parenting Advice and Resources

When Kids Say Bad Words

Bad Words

Children will often latch on to certain bad words and use them sparingly. Some kids may yell them out in a fit of anger, while others may use them to … Read More »

Talking About the Tooth Fairy and Other Realities

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Children can get attached to things very quickly. They put in a lot of emotion into their stories and right from believing that their favorite super … Read More »

On Vacation with a Sick Toddler

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Family vacations are a lot of fun and help to create some fantastic memories. However those of us who have taken infants and toddlers on vacations … Read More »

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Child Safety and Internet Privacy

Another 6 Tips to Create Safe Routes to School

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October is International Walk to School Month. Walking and biking to school is a great way to help young people increase their daily physical activity … Read More »

Six Tips For Keeping Your Child Safe Online

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The internet is a whole new frontier, and provides a wealth of entertainment and education for your child. But there are real dangers for a child … Read More »

Best Cars for Single Parents

Raising children is tough – and it’s many times tougher if you’re a single parent. You’ve got to balance a busy and complicated adult life … Read More »

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New Moms – Useful Tips

Could Your Baby be Lactose Intolerant?

Could Your Baby be Lactose Intolerant?

Right from birth we are told that there is nothing better for an infant than mother’s milk. However, in case that your baby is lactose intolerant … Read More »

Dealing With New Mom Jitters

Dealing With New Mom Jitters

Baby blues are very real and while most men may think of them as just a passing phase, they can stay on for a long time and may convert in a full … Read More »

Helping Your Baby Give up the Pacifier

Taking Away Pacifier

Little babies sucking on their pacifiers are such a delightful sight. However, if you do not take away these soothers in time, your baby could become … Read More »

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Kid Stuff, Games and Resources

LEAP Tutoring Lessons and Learning Café, Louisiana

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LEAP Tutoring Lessons The Louisiana Department of Education provides tutoring lessons online designed for grades 4 and 8 students who may need … Read More »

Families Understanding Nature Camp, Louisiana

Nature Camp

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (WLF) administers Families Understanding Nature (FUN) Camps. FUN means Families Understanding Nature and … Read More »

NationalAtlas.gov

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a map is worth ten thousand. This is not like any atlas you remember. What you can do in the National … Read More »

Reconstruction: The Second Civil War

Provides clips from the documentary, as well as transcripts, a look behind the scenes, & a teacher's guide. Among the featured topics: 40 acres … Read More »

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