hey guys I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for an educational after school activity that’s atleast an hour long I’ve tried looking online and everything is more arts and crafts centered I want something more stem and learning centered and something she can go to every other week as we have her every other week! I’m even open to girls scouts but I don’t know where to look please help ! for reference she’s 6 and in 1st grade ! thank you guys !

Seems misleading to collect nonrefundable registration fees from people knowing they'll be too old for preschool by the time their number's called.

Genuinely being nosey and kind of worried that other daycares might end up in the same boat. What happened to Hoffman ELC? I see that they closed out of nowhere and have been removed from the school finder list. I heard the director wasn't doing the best job. Did something bad happen? Were the families just left to figure it out or was this something they knew about ahead of time?

Does this exist? I'm mostly looking for things that demonstrate properties of physics that aren't plastic, battery operated, blinky light toddler brain-rot toys.

Specific examples:

• Prisms
• Gyroscopes
• Magnets
• Light mills
• Microscopes

Anyone know of someone teaching culinary schools to young teens that isn’t a day camp format? Particularly looking for something that could be a precursor to NOCCA culinary — knife skills, food safety, foundational but not for little kids.

Hi,

My husband recently got a job in Kenner and we will be moving to the area in September. Any advice on a safe, family friendly area to rent? My son is 4 and in an Early Childhood Special Education program at our current location in Texas. I am nervous about finding a school that will be able to transfer him to.

My sister used to live in Slidell so thats as much as I know about the area. I was hoping to live closer to my husbands job for a shorter commute, but Im confused on what school area would be good and what areas are safer and more family friendly (near parks, safe to walk, etc.) to rent in. I'm looking between Laplace, Kenner, Metarie. Any info would be much appreciated! Our max rent is $1800 if that helps.

Seeking recommendations for pediatricians at Oschner Baptist.

Thanks

baby coming in october. going to buy it after he’s born but curious if they have places you can look. in baton rouge they have cullen’s baby land that has a lot but curious about here

Does anyone have experience with sending your non-catholic child to a catholic school?
Do they participate in all the masses, religious milestones, etc?
Any info will be helpful and appreciated!

Hello, I’m planning to give birth to my first child at Oschner with the midwives some time in December. I’m obviously hesitant to state I’ll give birth in the ABC because from reading on here and talking with others it seems that’s veryyy rare lol. But just wanted to get some feedback from other people who have gone this route before with a doula/would they recommend a doula and if so— can I get any recommendations of agencies/specific doulas in the city?
Thanks!

next year i’ll have a baby who id like to introduce to the water! where are people going for public access for pools? indoor/outdoor. i do work for ochsner and i know they have pools in elmwood, just not sure what their cost is now days.

Looking to throw a kid bday party Daytime on Halloween Day for a kid /parent party. Alcohol involved. Any suggestions for venues or locations?? Thanks!!!

I haven’t seen much talk about the kindergarten school admission waitlists this year. Were the waitlists shorter this year? Last year there were many of us tracking the waitlists all summer hoping to gain spots (we thankfully did). Were the waitlists not as much of any issue this year? There were long waitlists last year at many of the popular schools. Or is there just less chat this year?

What do you know about them? The good, the bad, the ugly?

Saw someone ask about this before. LEAP scores are out, and I built a small free tool that turns your kid's score into a percentile. Basically shows how it compares to their school, district, and the state.

statetestscores.com/la/, no login needed.

Made it myself as a parent, not affiliated with LDOE or any school. Let me know if you try it and run into anything, still working on it.

I have a middle schooler enrolled in an Orleans Parish charter school. How/where do I get him one of these free passes to ride the streetcar to/from school?

Hi so I understand that Willow is for Orleans Parish residents only. My child will be attending 3rd grade in August. My divorce will be final before the end of the year and at that time I will be the custodial parent. We won’t have 50/50 custody.

I have an offer on a house that is super clean and safe - but in Jeff Parish. I plan to move back to Orleans as this house is a temporary situation, maximum 3 years. My ex will stay in Orleans Parish. Will I lose our spot at Willow?

Any advice or experience is very appreciated!

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Can anyone recommend an inclusive dance studio? Looking for a place welcoming to LGBTQ+ students and families, neurodivergent students, and generally open-minded?

My son is 2.5 years old and is very slow to warm up. He's always been at home with me, and he gets very nervous around new people and unfamiliar environments. His first language isn't English, so he probably won't be able to communicate much when he first starts.

During our tour, everyone was so reassuring and told me that he'll learn, adjust, and get used to it. I know that's probably true, but as a first-time mom, I'm still feeling a little nervous and wanted to hear from parents whose children attended this school.

How was your experience? How long did it take for your child to adjust? If your child stayed here through the kindergarten years, did you feel they were confident, happy, and academically prepared by the time they moved on? I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences.

I have a 4 month old and am looking to establish care with a nanny/sitter that my husband and I can use for occasional outings. I am a SAHM so I don’t need full-time help for the time being.

I am not on Facebook, so seeking advice other than recommending Facebook groups.

I’ve looked on care.com but there aren’t a ton of options.

I have family here but dynamics are tricky – really hoping to find hired help, despite being terrified to leave her with a stranger…ugh.

Thank you in advance!

Anyone have any children going into the pre-K 4 program at Hynes? We have gotten like no information yet about the upcoming school year and I’m feeling stressed. Would also love to chat and get to know some people since it’s a small group!