Baton Rouge Parents Magazine

Families seeking fertility care in Baton Rouge have a new resource. Fertility Answers recently welcomed Carrie Malcom, MD, PhD, to its team of reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists. Dr. Malcom will see new patient consultations exclusively at the practice’s Baton Rouge clinic on the Woman’s Hospital campus. Dr. Malcom brings extensive education and training in reproductive medicine.

Trunk or treat season is here! Skip the door to door trek and let the kids show off their favorite costumes while filling their candy buckets. From decorated cars and sweet treats to games and fall festivities, there are plenty of ways to make Halloween extra special. Grab the costumes, bring an empty candy bag and get ready for some spooky fun at these trunk or treat locations! Oct.

Do you want to be the fun house that hands out something other than candy? Trick-or-treaters love receiving candy, but they can also enjoy fun little surprises that they can play with long after Halloween night is over. There are plenty of inexpensive options that will make your house stand out on the trick-or-treating route. Popping Fidget KeychainsThis 80 piece Halloween-themed fidget keychain set is a fun twist for trick-or-treaters.

Getting your kid to settle down after school and do homework can be a real struggle. After spending all day in the classroom, most kids are ready to play, relax or grab a snack and not sit back down and do more schoolwork. This can cause homework time to stretch into the late hours of the night, leaving both kids and parents feeling frustrated. Parents often struggle to find the best ways to get their kids to complete their homework without turning every afternoon into a battle.

Greatness doesn’t have an age requirement. EBR Schools is shining a spotlight on 18 remarkable students who are leading, creating, competing, innovating and making a difference in their schools and communities through the new Eighteen Under 18 recognition campaign. Nominations open September 8. Greatness does not have an age requirement. Across EBR Schools, students are doing remarkable things every day.

September brings the start of fall routines, but that doesn’t mean the family fun has to slow down! From cheering on the Tigers and discovering dinosaurs to enjoying festivals, live music, outdoor adventures, and one-of-a-kind experiences, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the month in the Capital Region and beyond. September Family Bucket List Cheer on the Tigers as LSU takes on Clemson at Tiger Stadium. (Sept. 5) Travel back to the Jurassic era at Jurassic Quest. (Sept.

If it feels like your baby has had a runny nose since Labor Day, you’re not imagining it. For many families, September marks the beginning of what can feel like an endless cycle of sniffles, coughs, fevers, and doctor visits. All it takes is one child bringing home a virus from daycare before the entire family is fighting off the same bug. And just as everyone starts to feel better, another illness seems to make its way through the house.

Recently, we had a breakthrough in our house with our picky eater. After months of refusing anything but PB&J and Kraft mac and cheese, she suddenly became open to trying new foods. The funny thing is, I don’t know why. We’ve been trying some different strategies to get her comfortable with different foods, but they didn’t seem to be making much progress. So, either our strategies were working better than we thought or she just grew out of her super picky phase.

The percentage of kids and teens who go to counseling is on the rise, according to the CDC. And no wonder, with the introduction of smartphones and social media. “About one in five adolescents have a current, diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition,” the National Library of Medicine’s 2024 survey reports.

Mitchell Juneau’s smile left an impression on everyone who knew him. According to his mom, Kathryn, he was happy from the very beginning—even before he was born. “We had a 4D scan, and he smiled three separate times in utero,” Kathryn recalls. “The technician said she’d never seen that before.” That joy stayed with him throughout his 14 months of life. “He would cry and smile through it,” she says. “He was just a happy little guy.” Eighteen months ago, Mitchell died in a tragic drowning accident.