CONTENTS September 2026 • Issue 434 in each issue
The Mama Files
6 8
Community Education Book Corner
10 12 16 20 22 44 52 54
Mom Next Door
Thrive Faith
Things to Do Things We Love
Snapshots
2025–26 Cover Kid Aleia R. is a sweet six-year-old with a big heart and a contagious joy. She loves spending time with her family and friends, playing outdoors, coloring, painting rocks, and collecting her favorite squishy dumplings. Though she may be shy at first, Aleia is silly, funny and full of personality at home, and she dreams of one day becoming a doctor and owning her own practice.
features
THE RISE OF THERAPY KIDS Wondering if your child could benefit from therapy? Learn the signs, how to choose the right therapist, and ways to support your child’s mental health at home. 28 QUESTIONS KIDS SHOULD ASK THEIR GRANDPARENTS (WHILE THEY STILL CAN) Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with meaningful conversation starters that help kids uncover family stories, treasured memories, and life lessons. 32 TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE WITH KIDS Learn the warning signs of youth suicide, how to start life-saving conversations, and where to find help when your child is struggling. 36
PHOTOS BY BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO, PERKINS ROWE, AND MAGNIFIC.COM
SEPTEMBER FAMILY BUCKET LIST Fun activities to enjoy this month. what’s on the web
5 DATE NIGHT IDEAS FOR PARENTS Reconnect and make time for just the two of you.
40 WHY BABIES GET SICK MORE IN
3 WINNING GAME DAY RECIPES Easy to make and even tastier to eat.
SEPTEMBER (AND WHY IT’S USUALLY NORMAL) Frequent sniffles are a normal part of growing up. Discover why babies catch so many illnesses in September and what parents can do to help.
QUESTIONS TO ASK AFTER SCHOOL Instead of asking, “How was school?” try these ideas.
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