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FEBRUARY 2025 • ISSUE 415
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IN EVERY ISSUE 4 @BRPARENTS.COM 8 A NOTE FROM MOM 50 THINGS TO DO 58 THINGS WE LOVE 60 THE LAST WORD 62 SNAPSHOTS CONNECT 14 BOOK CORNER 16 CRAFT CORNER LIVE 20 DAD NEXT DOOR 22 THRIVE 24 FAITH 10 COMMUNITY 12 EDUCATION
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ON THE COVER 2024-25 Cover Kid A’mar S. is a sweet, creative three year old with an adventurous spirit. He enjoys eating good food, and his favorite food right now is hamburgers. His favorite movies are those that feature the Minions. He also loves to dance, sing, play basketball, and attend children’s ministry.
FEATURES 28 THE POWER OF SIBLING BONDS Discover how teen sibling relationships help shape growth and provide support. By Amanda Miller 32 HOW MONTESSORI SCHOOLS ARE ACCREDITED Learn about
34 RAIN OR SHINE 15+ indoor activities kiddos can experience with their grandparents. By Julianna Steen AN EARLY LEARNING CENTER? Find out what defines an Early Learning Center in Baton Rouge. By Madison Voorhies 36 WHAT IS
38 EARLY
EDUCATION GUIDE Find the perfect Early Learning Center for your little ones through this simple and informative guide. By BRPM 40 5 CREATIVE WAYS TO SPREAD VALENTINE’S DAY CHEER Spread love and cheer in these simple ways this month. By Sarah Lyons
48 MARDI GRAS PARADES YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS Enjoy carnival season at these local festivities. By BRPM
the Montessori method and the
accreditation process. By Sanonna Al Taweel
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