CONTENTS July 2026 • Issue 432
in each issue
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The Mama Files
Community Education Book Corner
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Mom Next Door
Thrive Faith
Things to Do Things We Love
Snapshots
features
2025–26 Cover Kid Nathaniel H. thrives in the spotlight, pursuing his passion for the performing arts through music, drama, musical theater, church choir, and numerous youth theater productions where he contributes both onstage and behind the scenes. With dreams of one day performing on Broadway in New York, he also hopes to make the arts accessible to all young people through his future initiative, Curtain Call for Change.
MOM RAGE Discover why modern motherhood can push nervous systems to the brink, and how repair, support, and self-compassion can help families reconnect. 22 BORN IN BATON ROUGE From iconic inventions and legendary brands to quirky fun facts and historic firsts, discover how Baton Rouge and Louisiana have helped shape America’s story over the past 250 years. 26 THE RISE OF VENMO PARENTING Find out why busy families are embracing convenience culture and how digital group gifting is reshaping party etiquette. 30 33 LET’S CELEBRATE! THE EPIC BIRTHDAY PLANNER Make celebrating easy and fun with the area’s best bakeries, entertainers, venues, and rentals. THE JOY OF A SENSORY-FRIENDLY CELEBRATION Plan sensory-friendly birthday parties that celebrate neurodivergent children with thoughtful accommodations, inclusive fun, and plenty of grace. 44
PHOTOS BY MAGNIFIC, BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO, AND BALLOONS OVER DESOTO
what’s on the web
JULY FAMILY BUCKET LIST Fun activities to enjoy this month.
RED, WHITE & BLUE TREAT IDEAS Simple snacks and desserts perfect for patriotic celebrations. LOCAL SPLASH PADS AND WATER PARKS Cool off at these local water spots. FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS Celebrate the holiday with festive local happenings.
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