and look forward to working with them for many more years to come.” Building on Kelly’s sentiment, Troy adds his own perspective on how the experience has shaped their journey: “It's crazy how fast 35 years have gone by. I have met some really amazing people and children. I have always loved working with people, and Baton Rouge Parents Magazine has brought in so many people of all walks of life. I look forward to meeting new people, and the magazine has definitely brought them into my life.
Baton Rouge to photograph the cover. I will say that of all the covers over the last 35 years, my absolute favorite is the first cover with the two kids and the hose pipe. I truly believe that our portrait business is what it is because of our monthly ad in the magazine. It gives us the opportunity to reach out to thousands of families in our area every month. Brandon and his wife Amy have now taken over for his mom, and we love working with them and their staff. We consider them part of our Kleinpeter Photography family
today’s parents are lightyears beyond what existed in 1990, when this magazine first launched. Back then, my mother-in-law Amy started this publication out of necessity— she couldn’t find a local parade schedule for her oldest son, my husband, Brandon. Fast-forward to today, and I feel incredi- bly honored to carry her legacy forward as publisher. Amy taught me so much, and along the way, I discovered my own passion: creating a magazine that informs, entertains, and supports families. Looking ahead, I’m excited to grow our reach across Louisiana while keeping Baton Rouge Parents Magazine a trusted, go-to re- source for families. One of the greatest joys of my job is working with our Cover Kids each month. I’ve watched so many of them grow up, and they’ve become like extended family. But nothing beats the messages I get from readers saying one of my columns truly spoke to them. That connection is why I do what I do,” says Publisher Amy L. Foreman.
BY THE NUMBERS
1990
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5
# of Staff
1
5
# of Markets
6
420+
# of Issues Published
16
420+
# of Cover Kids
30
2,100+
PARTNERS IN SUCCESS Kleinpeter Photography has been the creative force behind every cover photo since the magazine’s inception. Owners Troy and Kelly Kleinpeter have been an essential part of the Baton Rouge Parents team, growing alongside the publication over the past 35 years. Reflecting on the journey, Kelly shares, “Being a part of Baton Rouge Parents has been an unbelievable experience for us as a fairly new business 35 years ago. Troy and I were newly married and every month we would meet Amy Plaisance somewhere in
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HERE’S TO 35 MORE… While the world of parenting will keep evolving, our mission remains the same: to support and empower families with trusted resources and connection. We’re incredibly grateful to celebrate this milestone with you, and we couldn’t have done it without your continued support. Here’s to the next chapter—growing together, one family at a time.
As I look back, some of the Cover Kids are married with children and I can't believe how my life in the photography business has come full circle.” In addition to the Kleinpeters, we’re grateful to have had other longstanding partners who have trusted us to help their businesses grow since the very begin- ning. McDonald’s and REfinery Children’s Consignment Boutique have consistently supported the magazine, and their contin- ued trust means so much to us.
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