Baton Rouge Parents Magazine—November 2024

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NOVEMBER 2024 • ISSUE 412

DEPARTMENTS

IN EVERY ISSUE 4 @BRPARENTS.COM 8 A NOTE FROM MOM 74 THINGS TO DO 82 THINGS WE LOVE 84 THE LAST WORD 86 SNAPSHOTS CONNECT 14 BOOK CORNER 16 CRAFT CORNER LIVE 20 MOM NEXT DOOR 22 THRIVE 24 FAITH 10 COMMUNITY 12 EDUCATION

Photo by Kleinpeter Photography ON THE COVER

2024-25 Cover Kid Demi B. is very independent and loving. She enjoys reading, coloring, and dancing. When she gets older, she hopes to become a doctor.

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FEATURES 26 OPEN ARMS, OPEN HEARTS: THE REALITY AND REWARDS OF ADOPTION

33 2024 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE These gifts will be on Santa’s list this year! By Amanda Miller

Here’s a personal story of how adoption has shaped the lives around one family. By Madison Voorhies 30 ONE FACING THE CHALLENGE How to support your child through an eating disorder. By Madison Voorhies

43 2024 FAMILY FAVORITES The long-awaited

Photo by Laura Retzloff Photography

2024 Family Favorites winners are revealed! By BRPM

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