Gardening with Children with Special NeedsChildren with special needs require a bit more attention and care when it comes to their health and development. Without it, their social, physical, and cognitive development will suffer. It is a parent’s job t...
Mom About Town: Erin OlwellErin Olwell is a single mom to two incredible boys–Ryan, 16, and Reed, 10. She has been a hairdresser for over 20 years, and when she was pregnant with her first son, she set up an in-home salon. Erin believes ...
Let’s Enjoy Summer CampBy Anthony Bui Summer camp registrations are in full swing, although many are still concerned about COVID-19 and the overall safety of our children–and rightfully so. With all of the uncertainties and what ifs...
Mom About Town: Kimberly Calongne TaraKimberly Calongne Tara (CPA/CTC) is the owner of The Tara CPA Firm, LLC based in Metairie. Kimberly loves her job and hopes to expand the practice further into the digital world (while remaining local, of cours...
Audubon Zoo Asking Public to Help Name Critically Endangered Orangutan Infant Audubon Zoo's dedicated orangutan care team have narrowed their selection of names for the infant down to their top three favorites and are asking the public for help to decide the winner! The public can vo...
Gear to Get – Valentine’s Day Love & Mardi Gras Fun!February 1, 2022 In Louisiana, this is our favorite time of year–Mardi Gras season! It’s time to break out the green, purple, and gold and get ready to head out to the parades (that we have missed so much th...
Parenting Corner – What Makes a Family HealthyFebruary 1, 2022 Since February’s issue is devoted to family health, it’s a good time for reflection about what makes a family healthy (besides the pandemic-related answers everyone has pondered for the last t...
Your Guide to Mardi Gras 2022February 1, 2022 Different parade routes and new safety rules mean Mardi Gras 2022 could see a lot of changes. Here’s what’s new for this year’s Carnival season. In December, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the Mar...
Mardi Gras Camps 2022February 1, 2022 Laissez les bons temps rouler–even when the kids are out of school. Mardi Gras is almost here. Don't miss your chance to sign up for camp during the break. Audubon Zoo’s Mardi Gras Camp 65...
ParentEd Talks: Supporting Anti-Bias Education at Home and in SchoolJoin us for this important ParentEd Talk by community leader and social justice advocate Dr. Scotland Nash. About this event Anti-bias education works to expose the inherent biases we all have. As paren...
