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Y L I M A F L A U ANN GUIDE ESSENTIALS FOR EVERY NEW ORLEANS FAMILY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 7
The Arts
29 Family Fun
Dance & Music, Drama & Arts
Attractions/Outdoor Fun, Indoor Play, Libraries, Museums/Zoos, Summer & Seasonal Camps, Travel
11 Early Childhood Early Childhood, Services
14 Furry Friends
34 Oh, The Places You’ll Play! The Area’s Best Parks and Playgrounds
How to Care for Family Pets
17 Education
37 Health & Family Services Adoption, Behavioral Testing, Counseling Services, Pediatric & Family Dentistry, Fertility/Reproduction, Hospitals, Lice Removal, Pet Care, Parent/Child Classes, Pediatric Services, Primary Care, Therapy, Urgent Care
Charter Schools, Independent & Private Schools, Private Preschools, Tutoring & Enrichment Services
26 Apps for Easier Parenting
42 Local Farmers and Arts Markets
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nola family publisher/editor ANN BOWER HERREN ann@nolafamily.com
managing editor TREVOR WISDOM trevor@nolafamily.com
office manager JENNY ZIGLIN jenny@nolafamily.com
advertising sales DURBAN ZAUNBRECHER durban@nolafamily.com
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44 Party Planning Bakery/Food, Party Places, Party Rentals
45 Pregnancy & Baby
designer CAT LANDRUM 2ND STORY CREATIVE edit interns GRAHAM ANDREAE GABRIELLA KILLETT
Childbirth, Lactation/Nursing, Ob-Gyn
47 Let’s Shop Books, Bikes, and Toys, Children’s Boutiques, Construction/Home Help, Photography, Resale Boutiques
ad production SARA YOUNGBLOOD A publication of
49 Special Needs Activities, Education, Speech/ Language/Pathology/Audiology, Support/Therapy
53 Sports and Recreation Fitness, Gymnastics & Cheerleading, Martial Arts, Soccer Clubs, Swimming
8131 Oak St., Ste. 500, New Orleans, LA 70118
504.866.0555
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THE ARTS DANCE & MUSIC Articulate Motions Dance Academy 337 W. Harrison Ave., New Orleans 504.410.4999 or 504.410.6009 articulatemotions.com / amdanola@gmail.com Located in Lakeview, owner Elizabeth Warshauer has a BFA in dance with 15 plus years of teaching experience. Find out for yourself why dancers and parents love everything about AMDA.
Carla’s Musikgarten New Orleans 4600 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.717.5044 carlasmusikgarten.com Teaching children ages 3 months to 12 years. Weekly classes and summer camps are fun and educational!
Creative Dance & Music Studio 716 Bellemeade Blvd., Gretna CreativeDanceAndMusic.com 504.390.2552 info@creativedanceandmusic.com Singing, dancing, playing an instrument… From your child’s first lesson you’ll see what makes this studio “More than just great dancing.”
Dancer’s Pointe 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie 504.455.5975 or 504.220.4401 6268 Vicksburg St., New Orleans dancers-pointe.com
Both studios offer classes in all genres of dance, from the beginner to pre-professional ages 2 1/2 through adult.
Kindermusik with Madeline 3900 General Taylor St., Ste. 220, New Orleans 504.762.1832 kmwithmadeline.kindermusik.com Come sing, dance, and play. Kindermusik is the No. 1 music and movement program for children ages 0 to 6 years and their loving caregivers.
Lelia Haller Ballet Classique 4916 Canal St., New Orleans 504.482.0038 lhballet.com A classical ballet school since 1928, Lelia Haller Ballet Classique specializes in classical ballet instruction for ages 3 to adult. We also offer classes in tap, jazz, and contemporary dance.
Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts Mandeville School of Music & Dance 105 Campbell Ave #3, Mandeville 985.674.2992 laapa.com Music lessons and dance classes for kids, teens, and adults. Have fun learning to play, dance, and sing to the music you love.
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THE ARTS Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts River Ridge School of Music & Dance 2020 Dickory Ave #200, Harahan 504.738.3050 laapa.com
DRAMA & ARTS Art Bus Nola 504.905.0213 artbusnola.com artbusnola@gmail.com
Music lessons and dance classes for kids, teens, and adults. Have fun learning to play, dance, and sing to the music you love.
A Mobile Art Studio for kids of all ages, designed for Preschools, Birthday Parties, and Events.
Schramel Conservatory of Dance
2533 Columbus St Suite 201, New Orleans 504.940.1994 Kidsmart.org
920 Terpsichore St., New Orleans 504.826.0646 | neworleansballettheatre.com Schramel Conservatory of Dance is the official dance school of the New Orleans Ballet Theatre, offering dance students in the New Orleans area a chance to train with professional dancers on the highest level. Schramel Conservatory of Dance offers children’s dance classes in ballet, tap, and modern dance at all levels.
The Studio School of Dance 3116 N Arnoult Rd., Metairie 504.941.7345 thestudionola.com We teach through positive reinforcement to produce very happy and well-trained young dancers with a lifelong respect and love for dance. Offering classes in ballet, contemporary, modern, mommy and me, and more.
KID smART
KID smART’s curricula go beyond typical lessons to support students as they construct and demonstrate understanding in traditional subject areas through an art form.
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts 2800 Chartres St., New Orleans 504.940.2787 Nocca.com A regional, pre-professional arts training center that offers students intensive instruction in culinary arts, dance, media arts, filmmaking and audio production, music, theatre arts, visual arts, and creative writing, while demanding simultaneous academic excellence.
Upturn Arts 1719 Toledano St., New Orleans 504.390.8399 upturnarts.org “When school is out, we are in.” Upturn Arts provides day and week long camps that offer performing and visual arts classes. All programs are on a sliding scale basis.
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EARLY
CHILDHOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD
Kinder Haus Montessori
3401 Canal St., New Orleans 504.486.0510 abeonahouse.org
5201 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie 504.454.2424 252 Magnolia St., Mandeville 985.674.9303 kinderhausmontessori.com
Arden Cahill Academy – The Infant Centre
Year-round Montessori preschool for ages 12 months through kindergarten — serving families since 1984.
3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna 504.392.0902 ardencahillacademy.com
La Escuelita
Abeona House Child Discovery Center
Arden Cahill Academy offers a co-educational program with a strong emphasis on academics and cultural enrichment for students age 6 weeks through high school.
Beary Cherry Tree Child Development Center 3117 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie 504.455.1950 bearycherrytree.com Family-owned and operated child care center with a positive, emotionally supportive teaching staff. Call for a private tour as our center offers ongoing enrollment.
1519 Dumaine St., New Orleans 504.784.0364 laescuelitaneworleans.com La Escuelita is the first Spanish Immersion Early Childhood Center in New Orleans. We care for expert crawlers to 3-year-olds, two, three, or five days a week.
MOMMY & ME R.E.A.D. Nola 921 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans 504.450.3997 readnola.com
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
SERVICES Agenda for Children
learn how to manage challenging behaviors and transitions through educational workshops and private coaching.
8300 Earhart Blvd., Ste. 201, New Orleans 504.586.8509 2486 Florida St., Mandeville 985.624.2950 agendaforchildren.org
Louisiana Department of Social Service, Childcare and Early Childhood Education Division
Offers a free childcare resource and referral service. Submit your requirements for childcare through the website or by phone and get a list of those facilities matching your needs.
Offers a Child Care Assistance Program to lowincome families to help pay for childcare while the parent(s) are working or attending school.
Learning Through Play 5 Monplaiser Pl., New Orleans
dss.state.la.us
The Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital
learningthroughplaynola.com
938 Calhoun St., New Orleans 504.896.9591 chnola.org/theparentingcenter
LTP provides a playful, supportive and nonjudgmental space for parents and families of all ages to share struggles, ask questions, and
Helping Parents Grow. The Parenting Center Provides classes, book and video lending libraries, and playrooms in two locations.
504.323.5432
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Serving the community since 1930 504-897-2606 noshc.org UPTOWN
1636 Toledano Street | New Orleans
NO EAST 5646 Read Boulevard, Suite 320 | New Orleans
METAIRIE
7252 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans
504-323-3450
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CARING FOR YOUR
FURRY FRIENDS
FAMILY
MEMBERS Local veterinarian Chris Forstall gives five-paw worthy advice for families with pets. What are some tips for choosing my family’s first pet? There are so many breeds out there to choose from, and there is a perfect breed for everyone. First, you need to know what you want in a pet. Something independent like a cat? More of a companion like a dog? If you’re active and like to be outdoors, I would choose a medium to large working breed dog such as a Labrador. If you’re more relaxed, I would recommend a small breed such as a toy poodle. Do you travel a lot? You may want a cat that does not need as much attention and care. Match a pet to your lifestyle. What is the first thing I should do when bringing home a new pet? You want to show them everything that is theirs in the house: food and water bowls, beds, cages, places to go to the bathroom, toy bins, etc. Slowly introduce them to the other pets and children in the house. It is always good to have a kennel or bed for them to call their own. What is the one piece of advice you wished pet owners would follow, but they don’t? Take Google with a grain of salt. There is some good information out there, but there is also a lot of false/incorrect medical information. Please refer to your vet for more reliable guidance.
What are the most common ailments for pets that owners seem to wait till it is too late? Dogs and allergies: We see a lot of allergies because of our environment and a lot of the time people wait until the skin is infected before they come in. Cats and urinary tract infections. Because cats are so independent, the owner usually will not notice until the issue is very bad. How can kids help with house training and teaching the family pet new tricks? House training can be overwhelming for anyone, but children can definitely help. I highly recommend crate training your puppy. If you are not home or you are distracted with a project, place the puppy in his or her kennel. When you go to take him out of the kennel, immediately take him out and reward with a treat. Your children can be as involved in this process as you would like. Let them hold the leash if they would like or give the pet a treat. What does pet ownership teach kids? Pet ownership is a great way to teach your children responsibility. Our two older daughters, ages 10 and 8, are responsible for feeding our two dogs nightly. We taught them the correct amount of food to give, and they actually enjoy doing it. We are also teaching them how to bathe our Maltipoo. Our pets are “family,” not just a pet for mom and dad to care for.
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EDUCATION CHARTER SCHOOLS Arthur Ashe Charter School 1456 Gardena Dr., New Orleans 504.373.6267 firstlineschools.org/arthur-ashe-charter-school Grades Kindergarten to 8th
Audubon Charter School
Edward Hynes Charter School 990 Harrison Ave., New Orleans 504.483.6100 hynesschool.org Grades pre-K to 8th
International High School of New Orleans
Lower School 428 Broadway St., New Orleans 504.324.7100
727 Carondelet St., New Orleans 504.613.5703 ihsnola.org Grades 9th to 12th
Upper School 1111 Milan St., New Orleans 504.324.7110
International School of Louisiana
Gentilly 4720 Painters St., New Orleans 504.309.9434 auduboncharter.com Grades pre-K 3 to 8th
Uptown Campus – French and Spanish Language Immersion 1400 Camp St., New Orleans 504.654.1088 isl-edu.org/uptown-campus Grades 3rd to 8th
1116 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 (pre-K–5th grades) 504.304.3932
Westbank Campus – Spanish Language Immersion 502 Olivier St., New Orleans 504.274.4571 isl-edu.org/westbank-campus Grades Kindergarten to 5th
401 Nashville Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115 (6th–8th grades) 504.359.7730 babyben.org
Dixon Campus – French and Spanish Language Immersion 4040 Eagle St., New Orleans 504.934.4875
Benjamin Franklin High School
isl-edu.org/dixon-campus Grades Kindergarten to 2nd
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mathematics and Science School
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EDUCATION John W. Hoffman Early Learning Center
Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep
2622 S. Prieur St., New Orleans 504.335.0444 nolacollegeprep.org Ages 6 weeks to 4 years
2301 Marengo St., New Orleans 504.335.0404 crockercollegeprep.org Grades pre-K to 8th
Lafayette Academy Charter School
Lusher Charter School
Lower School 9330 Forshey St., New Orleans 504.861.9767
Lower School 7315 Willow St., New Orleans 504.862.5110
Upper School 1331 Kerlerec St., New Orleans 504.861.8370 Lafayetteacademyno.org Grades pre-K to 8th
Middle & High School 5624 Freret St., New Orleans 504.304.3960
Lake Forest Charter School 11110 Lake Forest Blvd., New Orleans 504.826.7140 Lakeforestcharter.org Grades kindergarten to 8th
lusherschool.org Grades Kindergarten to 12th
Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans – French Immersion Patton Campus 5951 Patton St., New Orleans
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EDUCATION Archbishop Rummel High School
Johnson Campus 1800 Monroe St., New Orleans
1901 Severn Ave., Metairie 504.834.5592 rummelraiders.com
504.620.5500 Lfno.org Grades pre-K to 8th. A new grade level will be added every year up to grade 12.
Arden Cahill Academy 3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna 504.392.0902 ardencahillacademy.com
Martin Behrman Charter School 2832 General Meyer Ave. 504.302.7090 algierscharterschools.org/schools/behrman Grades pre-K to 8th
Arden Cahill Academy offers a co-educational program with a strong emphasis on academics and cultural enrichment for students ages 6 weeks through high school.
Morris Jeff Community School
Atonement Lutheran Church and School
Main Campus 211 S. Lopez St., New Orleans 504.373.6258
6500 Riverside Dr., Metairie 504.887.0225 alcs.org
High School Campus 1301 N. Derbigny St., New Orleans 504.355.0210
Cabrini High School
Morrisjeffschool.org Grades pre-K to 10th
1400 Moss St., New Orleans 504.482.1193 www.cabrinihigh.com
Samuel J. Green Charter School 2319 Valence St., New Orleans 504.304.3532 firstlineschools.org/samuel-j-green-charter-school Grades pre-K to 8th
INDEPENDENT & PRIVATE SCHOOLS Academy of the Sacred Heart 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.269.1213 ashrosary.org Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college-prep school for girls ages 1 through grade 12.
Archbishop Chapelle High School 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 504.467.3105 archbishopchapelle.org
Cabrini High School is rooted in the philosophy of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini who believed that education should be of the mind and heart. Cabrini High School provides a nurturing learning environment that promises individualized attention, academic rigor tailored to each student’s abilities and progress, and an experienced and recognized faculty dedicated to the intellectual and spiritual development of young women. At Cabrini, you’ll find friendship, faith, your future, and most importantly you’ll “find yourself.”
Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans 812 General Pershing St., New Orleans 504.896.4500 ebnola.com Ecole Bilingue is the only private French school in New Orleans accredited by the French Ministry of Education and educates children ages 2 years old through 8th grade.
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EDUCATION Kehoe-France School 720 Elise Ave., Metairie 504.733.0472 kehoe-france.com Ages 8 weeks to 7th grade Kehoe-France is a private, non-denominational, co-educational school, serving 8-weekold infants through 7th grade. Children are nurtured in a warm and welcoming environment with small class sizes on a 14-acre campus.
Metairie Park Country Day School 300 Park Rd., Metairie 504.837.5204 mpcds.com
Ridgewood Preparatory School 201 Pasadena Ave., Metairie 504.835.2545 ridgewoodprep.com
Ridgewood is an independent, college preparatory, unit school in the New Orleans metro area serving grades pre-K to 12th.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School 8012 Oak St., New Orleans 504.861.3743 standrewsepiscopalschool.org St. Andrew’s Episcopal School enrolls boys and girls from 12 months through 8th grade and promotes academic excellence in a small, nurturing environment.
St. Ann School 4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie 504.455.7051 Stannschool.org St. Ann enrolls boys and girls from 2 years through 7th grade and offers a challenging academic curriculum in a Catholic environment.
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EDUCATION St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic School
Stuart Hall School for Boys 2032 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans 504.861.1954 stuarthall.org
400 Codifer Blvd., Metairie 504.831.1166 scsgators.org St. Catherine of Siena School provides a community of faith that fosters academic excellence and a foundation for a Christ-centered life for students in grades pre-K 3 to 7th.
St. Edward the Confessor School 4901 W Metairie Ave., Metairie 504.888.6353 steddyschool.com Traditional Catholic school, pre-K-1 to 7th grade — rigorous academics, fine arts, foreign language, extensive extracurriculars, involved families, and happy students.
St. George’s Episcopal School 923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans 504.891.5509 stgnola.org St. George’s is reimagining education in a coeducational, independent school setting for students age 1 to 8th grade.
St. Paul’s Episcopal School 6249 Canal Blvd., New Orleans 504.488.1319 stpauls-lakeview.org St. Paul’s is a private, co-educational, independent school, serving infants through 8th grade and offering a wide range of exceptional academic and enrichment programs.
St. Pius X Catholic School 6600 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans 504.282.2811 stpiusxnola.org St. Pius X is a pre-K 3 to 7th grade Catholic, co-educational school dedicated to achieving academic excellence, high standards of morality, and the values of the Catholic faith.
Stuart Hall is an independent, Catholic school offering education to boys in pre-K 3 through 7th grade.
Ursuline Academy 2635 State St., New Orleans 504.861.9150 go.uanola.org / admissions@uanola.org Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727, is a Catholic school for girls offering a diverse educational environment from early childhood (toddler 1) through a college-prep secondary program (grade 12).
Waldorf School of New Orleans 2539 Columbus St., New Orleans (Main Campus at the Rose Collaborative) 2010 Peniston St., New Orleans (Early Childhood Center) 504.525.2420 waldorfnola.org We are an independent, coeducational school Nursery - 8th Grade school, dedicated to cultivating free thinkers through our artsintegrated, developmentally-appropriate curriculum.
PRIVATE PRESCHOOLS Academy of the Sacred Heart – Little Hearts Early Learning Program 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.269.6510 ashrosary.org/littlehearts Little Hearts Early Learning Program for ages 1–3 helps girls grow in all areas — social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual.
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EDUCATION Arden Cahill Academy – The Infant Centre 3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna 504.392.0902 ardencahillacademy.com Arden Cahill Academy offers a co-educational program with a strong emphasis on academics and cultural enrichment for students age 6 weeks through high school.
Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans 812 General Pershing St., New Orleans 504.896.4500 ebnola.com Ecole Bilingue is the only private French school in New Orleans accredited by the French Ministry of Education and educates children ages 2 years old through 8th grade.
Cathedral Montessori School
The Early Learning Center of Woodland Church
9 Fortress Road, New Orleans 504.252.4871 www.cathedralmontessori.org
5824 Berkley Drive, New Orleans 504.394.8781 wcnola.org
An accredited Montessori school offering students skills for the challenges of the 21st century in multi-age classrooms. Expanding to grade 5 in 2020. Now accepting applications for 1st–5th grade.
The ELC is a half-day, Christian educational developmental preschool for children ages 1 year through Kindergarten. Extended-day options are available.
Kehoe-France School 720 Elise Ave., Metairie 504.733.0472 kehoe-france.com Ages 8 weeks-7th grade Kehoe-France is a private, non-denominational, co-educational school, serving 8-week-old infants through 7th grade. Children are nurtured in a warm and welcoming environment with small class sizes on a 14-acre campus.
Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool 315 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie 504.835.3891 mountolivelutheran.net Celebrating 42 years of providing developmentally appropriate education in a Christ-centered environment.
St. Andrew’s Cottage 8012 Oak St., New Orleans 504.861.3743 standrewsepiscopalschool.org Our year-round early childhood program serves toddlers ages 12 months to 4 years. The program encourages children’s free play activities in a happy, safe, nurturing environment. 22 | NolaFamily.com • 2020 FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE
EDUCATION Stuart Hall School for Boys
Adventure Quest Laser Tag
2032 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans 504.861.1954 stuarthall.org
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy. Ste. 1106, Harahan 504.207.4444 lasertagnola.com
Stuart Hall is an independent, Catholic school offering education to boys in pre-k 3 through 7th grade.
Beary Cherry Tree Child Development Center 3117 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie 504.455.1950 bearycherrytree.com
University Montessori School 7508 Burthe St., New Orleans 504.865.1659 umsnola.org Dedicated to the Montessori philosophy and method of education, UMS devotes itself to the total child — the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical well-being.
Family-owned and operated child care center with a positive, emotionally supportive teaching staff. Call for a private tour as our center offers ongoing enrollment.
CKA Motion Activity Camps 4716 Paris Ave., New Orleans 504.517.8268 churchskarateacademy.com
Ursuline Academy 2635 State St., New Orleans 504.861.9150 go.uanola.org / admissions@uanola.org
When school is out, CKA camps are in!
Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727, is a Catholic school for girls offering a diverse educational environment from early childhood (toddler 1) through a college-prep secondary program (grade 12).
Camp Corral at Arden Cahill Academy
Wilcox Academy of Early Learning
Have a “whale” of a summer on the 12-acre campus. Camp activities include horseback riding, swimming, art, STEAM, theater arts, sports, academic enrichment classes, and much more. Campers ages 3 (camper must turn 4 by Sept. 30, 2020) through 14 are welcome to attend.
1678 N. Broad St., New Orleans 504.948.1827 Wilcox Academy Too 2500 S.Broad St., New Orleans 504.267.7924 Wilcox Academy Central City 2019 Simon Bolivar Ave., New Orleans 504.354.2015
3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna 504.392.0902 ardencahillacademy.com
JCC Summer Camps 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
www.wilcoxacademyelc.com
3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie
We believe that the child who is loved has the confidence to love others, the child who learns to love learning will thirst for knowledge and the child who has been loved and educated will lead his peers and the world.
504.897.0143 (New Orleans), 504.887.5158 (Metairie) nojcc.org
SUMMER & SEASONAL CAMPS
Campers ages 21 months to 8th grade enjoy indoor and outdoor activities including art, drama, music, science, sports, water play, and swim instruction led by caring, American Red Cross water safety instructors.
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EDUCATION Kehoe-France Summer Camp 720 Elise Ave., Metairie 504.733.0472 kehoe-france.com/summer-camp Celebrating its 70th camp season this year, Kehoe-France camp includes swimming (for campers 4 and older), tennis, archery, field sports, arts and crafts, computers, and much more on a picturesque 14-acre campus.
Summer Camp at Sacred Heart 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.269.1230 ashrosary.org/summer Calling all boys and girls ages 1 to 13. Enroll in our day camps for theater, cheer, arts, dance, sports, water fun, enrichment. and more.
Summer on the Bayou - Cathedral Montessori School 9 Fortress Road, New Orleans 504.252.4871 / camp@cathedralmontessori.org www.cathedralmontessori.org/programs/ summer-camp/ Summer on the Bayou provides a relaxing, enriching environment and engages children with art activities, music and movement, literature-based enrichment projects, water play, special programs and activities such as puppet shows, the Bug Mobile, Birds of Prey, snowballs, and much more!
University Montessori School - Camp Cricket and The Children’s Summer House 7508 Burthe St., New Orleans 504.865.1659 umsnola.org
University of New Orleans Summer Day Camp 2000 Lakeshore Drive Recreation & Fitness Center 504.280.6009 uno.edu/recreation-intramural-sports/summercamp / kthibode@uno.edu The University of New Orleans Summer Day Camp offers a recreation and sports camp that is open to boys and girls ages 5 - 11 years old; with activities like sports, games, field trips, swimming, year-end talent show.
Upturn Arts 1719 Toledano St., New Orleans 504.390.8399 upturnarts.org Upturn Arts offers school break (MLK Day, post-Mardi Gras, Parent / Teacher Conference, spring, fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas breaks) and 12 weeks of summer camps focused on performing and visual arts for kids ages 4-14. creARTive grants available (sliding scale).
TUTORING & ENRICHMENT SERVICES Learning Through Play 5 Monplaiser Pl, New Orleans 504.323.5432 learningthroughplaynola.com LTP provides a playful, supportive and nonjudgmental space for parents & families of all ages to share struggles, ask questions and learn how to manage challenging behaviors and transitions through educational workshops and private coaching.
Inspired by nature, campers participate in a variety of arts projects, music, and outdoor play in a Montessori environment.
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Stuart Hall School for Boys Grades PK3-7th
WHERE GOOD BOYS
BECOME GREAT MEN Private tours available by appointment. 2032 S. Carrollton Avenue, NOLA 70118 861.5384 | stuarthall.org Financial assistance available. Stuart Hall School is open to all qualified boys regardless of race, color, religion, national, or ethnic origin. 2020 FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE • NolaFamily.com | 25
APPS FOR EASIER PARENTING It sounds like an oxymoron — “easier parenting” — so let’s call this list “apps for assisting parents who need a little help every now and then,” which is everyone all the time, right? Bonus, all are free to download.
First Aid American Red Cross App Store and Google Play
EatFit NOLA (NOLA Local) App Store and Google Play
CHNOLA Virtual (NOLA Local) Available from the App Store and Google Play
This official American Red Cross first aid app provides instant access to expert information and advice, step-by-step instructions, detailed videos, and animations for everyday emergencies. The app also offers interactive quizzes to enhance the user’s first aid knowledge.
EatFit makes staying healthy easier by connecting you to local nutrition and health resources. The app lists healthy menu options from local restaurants, free weekly fitness classes, and community services. Users can also receive personalized guidance with diet preferences for chronic diseases, life stages, and weight management.
FBI Child ID
Cozi
Winnie
Available from the App Store
Available from the App Store and Google Play
Available from the App Store and Google Play
This award-winning easy-to-use organizer helps families tidy up their hectic schedules with features like sharing grocery lists in real time, keeping activities and appointments in one place, storing recipes and meal plans, and more.
With Winnie, users can search for local daycares and preschools, join a community of local moms and dads, find suggestions for family activities, and much more. Winnie is also a great resource for parents who want to exchange helpful tips and advice.
Created by the FBI, the app lets parents securely store photos and other identifying information of their children in case they go missing. Other features include safety tips, checklists, and a shortcut to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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The virtual Children’s Hospital of New Orleans app can connect parents directly to healthcare providers after hours and on weekends. Using secure live video streaming, parents can consult with pediatricians for minor conditions like allergic reactions, pink eye, rashes, and more.
WDSU Parade Tracker (NOLA Local)
Khan Academy
Photomath
Available from the App Store and Google Play
Available from the App Store and Google Play
The app offers thousands of videos and assignments for math, science, economics, computing, grammar, history, politics, and more. Practice questions get instant feedback and step-by-step hints, making it a perfect companion to classroom learning.
Photomath makes math homework more manageable. Users can take a photo of a math problem with a smartphone and Photomath computes the answer. But it doesn’t simply just give the answer, it also provides steps and instructions.
Scholly
BigOven
Available from the App Store and Google Play
Available from the App Store and Google Play
New Orleans Snoball Finder (NOLA Local)
With a subscription, Scholly saves time through a searchable and customizable database of more than 20,000 college scholarships. The app also keeps track of the application process in one place, including totals and deadlines.
BigOven is a recipe and meal planner app that makes cooking simple. With this app, users can plan meals, make grocery lists, reduce food waste, and more. BigOven offers a little more than 350,000 recipes that range from simple quick meals to the extravagant.
Available from the App Store and Google Play This year-round tracker monitors the schedules and routes of the more than 70 parades during Mardi Gras and other holidays. It shows the real-time location of the front of every parade so users know if it has started on time or has reached a certain location. It also updates route changes and cancellations.
Available from the App Store and Google Play Over 50 snoball stands across the Greater New Orleans area can be found using this Peter Mayer-powered app. It offers search and filtering options for flavors, operating hours, and more. Users can save their favorite stands, and new locations are added by user submissions.
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FAMILY
FUN
ACTIVITIES/CLASSES
ATTRACTIONS/OUTDOOR FUN
Code Ninjas
Adventure Quest Laser Tag
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie 504.235.4100 metairiela@codeninjas.com; codeninjas.com
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy. Ste. 1106, Harahan 504.207.4444 lasertagnola.com
Code Ninjas believes that every student deserves the opportunity to unblock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams
The Arts Market of New Orleans Palmer Park, corner of S. Carrollton and S. Claiborne, New Orleans Artscouncilofneworleans.org Last Saturday of each month, 10 am–4 pm (dates can change due to holidays, so check the website). Featuring paintings, photography, jewelry, and more from the region’s best artisans, with live music and food.
Girl Scouts Louisiana East 841 S. Clearview Pkwy, New Orleans 504.733.8220 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge 225.927.8946 kschwartz@gsle.org; www.gsle.org
French Market District
At Girl Scouts, your girl will prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls!
From the Upper Pontalba Building and Cafe du Monde to the farmers and flea markets along Decatur St. 504.363.6400 frenchmarket.org
Southern Food and Beverage Museum 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans 504.569.0405 https://southernfood.org/kids-in-the-kitchen SoFAB Kids in the Kitchen are cooking classes for kids 7–11, with Masterclasses for kids 11–14. Bi-monthly, weekend classes from 10–11:30am, during the school year.
The French Market District spans six blocks in the historic French Quarter and includes Crescent Park, a 1.4-mile urban park nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River. The District is a uniquely New Orleans experience from the Upper Pontalba Building on Jackson Square through the Colonnade offering boutique shopping, open-air cafés, and confections, to the eclectic farmers and flea markets with a host of local art, found treasures, and imported goods.
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FAMILY FUN New Orleans Botanical Garden New Orleans City Park, 5 Victory Ave., New Orleans 504.483.9488 neworleanscitypark.com/botanical-garden Open year-round with 12 acres of gardens and art.
New Orleans City Park New Orleans City Park, 5 Victory Ave., New Orleans neworleanscitypark.com A year-round park with 1,300 acres of family fun with something for everyone. You name it, it’s in New Orleans City Park.
Steamboat NATCHEZ
The Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital 938 Calhoun St., New Orleans 504.896.9591 theparentingcenter.net Family resources, two drop-in centers, parenting guidance, coaching and classes, resource library, and referral services, and parent-child enrichment activities.
LIBRARIES Locations and storytimes for the New Orleans Public Library and its branches; please call individual library branches for hours and to confirm storytime information. neworleanspubliclibrary.org
Toulouse St. at the Mississippi River 504.569.1401 SteamboatNatchez.com
Algiers Regional Branch
The Steamboat NATCHEZ is the last authentic steamboat cruising the Mississippi River. A family-friendly and educational experience, our cruises depart three times daily from its French Quarter dock behind Jax Brewery. The engine room is open for tours. A jazz band plays during each cruise, and the steam calliope is played before boarding. Meals and snacks prepared fresh on board are available for purchase.
Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 am (ages 5 and younger)
INDOOR PLAY
Children’s Resource Center
Bookoo Bounce 5604 Blessey St., Elmwood 504.835.6424 Bookoobounce.com Indoor kids’ party venue with inflatable play areas, obstacle courses, and slides.
NOLA Kidsground 5700 Citrus Blvd., Ste. D, Elmwood 504.354.9528 nolakidsground.com / cyi@nolakidsground.com
3014 Holiday Dr., New Orleans 504.596.2641
Alvar Branch 913 Alvar St., New Orleans 504.596.2667 Storytime: Tuesdays at 11 am (ages 5 and younger)
913 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2628 Storytime: Mondays at 4:30 pm (all ages), Tuesdays at 10:30 am (all ages), Wednesdays at 10:30 am (ages 3–5), and Thursdays at 10:30 am (ages birth–2)
Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch 725 Pelican Ave., New Orleans 504.596.3113 Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am (ages 5 and younger)
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FAMILY FUN East New Orleans Branch 5641 Read Blvd., New Orleans 504.596.0200
Rosa Keller Library & Community Center
Storytime: Tuesdays at 5 pm (ages 3–5)
4300 S. Broad St., New Orleans 504.596.2660
Main Library
Storytime: Mondays at 11 am (ages birth–3), Saturdays at 11 am (ages 3–5)
219 Loyola Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2560
Robert E. Smith Branch
Storytime: Tuesdays at 4:30 pm (ages birth–5)
6301 Canal Blvd., New Orleans 504.596.2638
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch
Storytime: Thursdays at 11 am (ages 2–5)
1611 Caffin Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2695
MUSEUMS/ZOOS
Storytime: Thursdays at 5:30 (ages birth–5)
Mid-City Branch 4140 Canal St., New Orleans 504.596.2654
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas 1 Canal St., New Orleans 800.774.7394 or 504.861.2537 auduboninstitute.org
Storytime: Mondays at 6 pm (ages 3–5) and Thursdays at 11 am (ages 2–5)
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
Milton H. Latter Branch
423 Canal St., New Orleans 800.774.7394 or 504.861.2537 auduboninstitute.org
5120 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2625 Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 am (ages 2–3), Wednesdays at 10:30 am (ages birth–2), and Saturdays at 10:30 am (ages birth–5).
Nix Branch 1401 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans 504.596.2630 Storytime: Wednesdays at 5:30 pm (ages 2–5)
Norman Mayer Branch 3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans 504.596.3100 Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 am (ages 3 and younger)
Nora Navra Branch 1902 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans 504.596.3118 Storytime: Saturdays at 1 pm (ages birth–5)
Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans 800.774.7394 or 504.861.2537 auduboninstitute.org
Longue Vue House and Gardens 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans 504.488.5488 Longuevue.com
Louisiana Children’s Museum 15 Henry Thomas Dr., New Orleans 504.523.1357 lcm.org Children can do amazing things, and at Louisiana Children’s Museum we give your child the space to explore their tremendous abilities. With unique gallery space including indoor and outdoor experiences, children learn through play and shared explorations.
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FAMILY FUN The National World War II Museum
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
945 Magazine St., New Orleans 504.528.1944 nationalww2museum.org
925 Camp St., New Orleans 504.539.9650 Ogdenmuseum.org
The museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world, so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
Activities and exhibitions for families and children year-round, focusing on Southern culture.
New Orleans Museum of Art
The Mouse Detectives
One Collins C. Diboll Circle, New Orleans City Park 504.658.4100 noma.org
Gretna, LA 504.931.8310 themousedectives.com, vacations@ themousedetectives.com
NOMA offers innovative experiences for learning and interpretation, and uniting, inspiring, and engaging diverse communities and cultures.
Specializes in planning Disney and Universal vacations. Promotional monitoring and concierge level planning, including Fastpass selections, dining reservations, tours, and more.
TRAVEL
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What do local parents want when looking for a new playground? Is it how many swings or slides it has? What about location and safety? According to our Best Playgrounds survey, parents say it’s less about equipment and more about comfort level. Of the total parents we asked, how safe the playground felt (factoring in fenced-in areas, gated access, and neighborhood) was the No. 1 choice, far outpacing proximity to school or their own neighborhoods. Cleanliness of the grounds and bathrooms came in second, but actually providing bathrooms nearby came in fourth after the elusive shaded areas. Tying with bathrooms at fourth were the types of equipment or activities offered, just above seating areas/picnic tables for adults. The least-mentioned factor when
looking for a playground was whether or not accessibility options are provided for children with disabilities. Which playgrounds live up to these standards? New Orleans is arguably full of contradictions, and it’s playgrounds are no different. Alma Peters Playspot, the most mentioned playground in our survey doesn’t have bathrooms or even a moderate variety of equipment. But it does have community. It’s right in the middle of a huddled Uptown neighborhood. A compact play structure and a row of swings are the only permanent equipment. Two City Park playgrounds, Stanly Ray and Sir Cumference, came in a close second. Two Northshore playgrounds, Koop Drive/Kids Konnection and Bogue Falaya Wayside Park took the next two spots over New Orleans’ Danneel Playground, Washington Square Park, and Wisner Playground.
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Percentages represent the number of times an amenity or playground was chosen compared to the total number of survey respondents.
AMENITIES Alma Peters 27.5% Stanley Ray Playground, City Park 20% Sir Cumference Playground, City Park 20% Koop Drive/Kids Konnection 17.5% Bogue Falaya Wayside Park 7.5% Danneel Playground 5% Washington Square Park 5% Wisner Park 5%
PLAYGROUNDS Safety 37.5% Cleanliness 27.5% Shade 20% Variety of Equipment 17.5% Bathrooms 17.5% Seating/Picnic Tables 10% Convenient Location 7.5% Accessibility 2.5%
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NOLA LEARNING SUPPORT
Educational Therapy for Students K-12 Uptown New Orleans 504-919-1833
Dyslexia Remediation
Zoom and Office Appointments https://www.nolalearningsupport.com
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HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES
ADOPTION
Family Behavioral Health Centers Metairie, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette locations familybehavioralhealthcenter.com
for additional resources, please visit: adoptnola.com adoptionservices.org americanadoptions.com adoption.state.gov adoptioncouncil.org
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Family Behavioral Health Centers Metairie, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette locations familybehavioralhealthcenter.com Families can find professional understanding and practical solutions to a wide spectrum of behavioral, physiological, emotional, and educational challenges. Services include: psychological evaluations, ADHD and other learning disorders, developmental evaluations, coping with chronic pain, family support during medical crisis or adjustment periods, marriage and family therapy, and more.
COUNSELING SERVICES Pat Blackwell, Ph.D. 1539 Jackson Ave., Ste. 300, New Orleans 504.581.3933 pelts-kirkhart.com/clinicians/pat-blackwell/
Families can find professional understanding and practical solutions to a wide spectrum of behavioral, physiological, emotional and educational challenges. Services include: psychological evaluations, adhd and other learning disorders, developmental evaluations, coping with chronic pain, family support during medical crisis or adjustment periods, marriage and family therapy, and more.
PARENT, FAMILY AND CHILD EDUCATION Learning Through Play 5 Monplaiser Pl., New Orleans 504.323.5432 Learningthroughplaynola.com LTP provides a playful, supportive and nonjudgmental space for parents & families of all ages to share struggles, ask questions and learn how to manage challenging behaviors and transitions through educational workshops and private coaching.
Psychologist Pat Blackwell provides consultation for parents and evaluation for infants, children and adolescents.
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HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES
PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY
Kenner Campus 180 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 504.468.8600
Uptown Pediatric Dentistry
Northshore Campus 100 Medical Center Dr., Slidell 985.649.7070
Susan Fallahi, DDS 3715 Prytania St., Ste. 380, New Orleans 504.896.7435 uptownpediatricdentistry.com Comprehensive dental care for infants, toddlers and older children, including those with special needs.
FERTILITY/REPRODUCTION Vivere-Audubon Surgery Center & Fertility Laboratory 2701 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans 504.564.7965 viverehealth.com/audubon Lindsay Wells, MD, and Eric Laborde, MD, specialize in comprehensive male and female reproductive care.
HOSPITALS Children’s Hospital 200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans 504.899.9511 chnola.org
East Jefferson General Hospital Woman & Newborn Services 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie 504.503.5555 ejgh.org
Ochsner Medical Center – Multiple Locations Main Campus 1514 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson 1.866.624.7637 Baptist Campus 2700 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans 504.899.9311
Westbank Campus 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna 504.392.3131 ochsner.org
Touro Infirmary 1401 Foucher St., New Orleans 504.897.7011 touro.com Known by locals as “the place where babies come from,” Touro is a hospital offering comprehensive health care services.
Tulane Medical Center 1415 Tulane Ave., New Orleans 504.988.5253 tulanehealthcare.com
Tulane-Lakeside Hospital for Women & Children 4700 S. I-10 Service Rd. W., Metairie 504.780.8282 tulanelakeside.com
West Jefferson Medical Center 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero 504.347.5511
LICE REMOVAL The Critter Cure 504.598.6084 thecrittercure.com The Critter Cure provides effective head lice treatment and nit removal services in the privacy of your own home.
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HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES We provide your pets with the most advanced medical care a large hospital can with the personal attention you deserve.
Nitpicking in NOLA 504.258.6091 nitpickinginnola.com South Louisiana’s first lice removal company, in business since 2010. We come to you! Discreet. Confidential. Guaranteed.
PET CARE Metairie Small Animal Hospital 101 Metairie Rd., Metairie (Main Hospital) Multiple clinic locations (Freret, Kenner, Lakeview, West Esplanade, and Marigny) msah.com
Southshore Animal Hospital 213 Live Oak St., Metairie
PARENT/CHILD CLASSES The Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital 938 Calhoun St., New Orleans 504.896.9591 chnola.org/theparentingcenter Family resources, two drop-in centers, parenting guidance, coaching and classes, resource library and referral services, parent-child enrichment activities.
PEDIATRIC SERVICES
2221 Transcontinental Dr., Ste. B, Metairie
Collins Pediatrics
504.831.7724 (Live Oak), 504.887.1770 (Transcontinental) southshoreanimal.com
2017 Metairie Rd., Metairie 7211 Regent St., Ste. B, New Orleans 504.832.8022 collinspediatrics.com
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HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES Hales Pediatrics 3525 Prytania St., Ste. 602, New Orleans 504.897.0744 halespediatrics.com
THERAPY Gulfsouth Autism Center 7252 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, 504.323.3450
Hales Pediatrics provides medical care from infancy through adolescent years. We provide the highest quality care in an environment that keeps children feeling happy and safe.
3013 27th St., Metairie, 504.291.6200 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, 225.294.1600
Lake Vista Pediatrics
gulfsouthautismcenter.com
6517 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans 504.283.7306 lakevistapeds.com
Providing comprehensive treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders. Our early intervention program incorporates one-on-one ABA services with group speech and occupational therapy.
Napoleon Pediatrics 3700 St. Charles Ave. Ste. 707 504.897.4242 chnola.org/Pediatrics/NapoleonUptown
Tulane Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic 4740 S. I-10 Service Rd. W., Ste. 300, Metairie (504) 780-8282 tulanelakeside.com/service/pediatric
PRIMARY CARE Touro Clinics
Therapeutic Learning Center 3329 Metairie Rd., Metairie 504.565.7300 tlcnola.com TLC is a pediatric occupational therapy clinic dedicated to improving the well-being of children throughout the New Orleans area. TLC Nola supports all children to enhance learning and development from infancy through high school.
Multiple Locations 504.897.7197 touro.com/CrescentCityPhysicians
URGENT CARE
Touro Clinics has over 70 providers in 25 clinic locations throughout New Orleans and the surrounding areas, providing services in eight specialties. Our goal is to provide comprehensive quality care in a friendly and comfortable environment.
100 N. Labarre Road, Metairie 504.827.1717 inandouturgentcare.com
In & Out Urgent Care – Old Metairie
Next door to Planet Fitness, In & Out Urgent Care – Old Metairie provides personable, affordable and convenient quality care to patients in need of non-life-threatening conditions. Feel Better Faster.
In & Out Urgent Care – Uptown 6225 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans 504.864.8080 inandouturgentcare.com
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Across the street from Tulane University’s football stadium, In & Out Urgent Care – Uptown provides personable, affordable and convenient quality care to patients in need of non-lifethreatening conditions. Feel Better Faster.
Algiers: 3801 General DeGaulle Dr., New Orleans, 504.362.2829
Covington: 70340 Hwy. 21, Covington, 985.888.1117 Gretna: 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy. B-2, Gretna, 504.349.2273 Lakeview: 826 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 504.309.7108 Marrero: 4945 LaPalco Blvd., Marrero, 504.301.2825
LCMC Health Urgent Care is convenient walkin care for minor injury and illness with 6 locations to serve you.
WELLNESS
LCMC Health Urgent Care
Clearview: 1105 S. Clearview Pkwy., New Orleans, 504.676.5550
LCMChealthUrgentCare.com
Learning Through Play 5 Monplaiser Pl., New Orleans 504.323.5432 learningthroughplaynola.com LTP provides a playful, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for parents and families of all ages to share struggles, ask questions, and learn how to manage challenging behaviors and transitions through educational workshops and private coaching.
Women’s Health – OB/GYN See “Pregnancy” category
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LOCAL T R A & S R E FARM MARKETS Here’s a guide to help you make a fun-filled day of it as you navigate your way around the best NOLA has to offer — fresh, locally-sourced food, and some pretty cool arts and crafts, too.
Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market
Covington Farmers Markets
22049 Main St. 985.892.0711 townofabitasprings.com/farmers-market Sundays, 11am–3 pm
Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St.; Saturdays, 8 am–noon
Locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, dairy, and more.
Arts Market of New Orleans Palmer Park 504.523.1465 artscouncilofneworleans.org Last Saturday of each month, 10 am–4 pm Featuring paintings, photography, jewelry, and more from the region’s best artisans. While you’re browsing, take a break and check out the live music by Louisiana musicians and delicious food made by local vendors.
Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire Ave.; Wednesdays, 10 am–2 pm 985.966.1786 / 985.630.1401 covingtonfarmersmarket.org Fruit and vegetables from local producers, and locally-produced eggs, milk, cheese, meat, poultry, and seafood. Prepared items include jam and jelly, juice and popsicles, Greek and Mediterranean food, authentic Mexican salsas and tamales, Italian food, bread, pastries, pies, candy, and more. The market offers a broad selection of live native, ornamental, and culinary plants.
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LOCAL MARKETS Crescent City Farmers Market
Gretna Farmers’ Market
Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.; Tuesdays, 9 am–1 pm
300 block of Huey P. Long Ave. 504.363.1500 gretnafarmersmarket.com Saturdays, 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Crescent Park; Wednesdays, 3–7 pm Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital, 2614 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson; Wednesdays, 3–7 pm
Fresh produce, baked goods, barbecue, prepared foods, gift items, and more.
American Can Company, 3700 Orleans Ave.; Thursdays, 3–7 pm
Harrison Avenue Marketplace 801 Harrison Ave. 504.535.4486 harrisonavenuemarketplace.org Second Wednesday of every month, 5–8:30 pm (no market in June–Aug.)
Bucktown Harbor, 325 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Metairie; Fridays, 3–7 pm Downtown, 750 Carondelet St.; Saturdays, 8 am–noon
It’s more of a family-friendly “happening” than a farmers or art market, with music and entertainment, in addition to the vendors offering food and handmade crafts.
504.861.4488 crescentcityfarmersmarket.org Year-round markets featuring seasonal fruits, veggies, and seafood, as well as baked goods, dairy, exotic meats, grass-fed beef and pork, flowers, and plants.
Sankofa Fresh Stop 5200 Dauphine St. 504.872.9214 sankofanola.org Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am–4 pm
Freret Market 4421 Freret St., New Orleans freretmarket.org First Saturday of the month (except for June–Aug.), 11 am–4 pm
Open-air, open-year round fresh produce market with locally-sourced produce, eggs, and seafood.
The market is split along three categories: food, art, and flea. Besides all of the great shopping every week, the market also hosts local restaurants, live music, and a kids’ area.
Sankofa Mobile Market
German Coast Farmers’ Market
Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan; Saturdays, 8 am–noon
Fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, and other products.
Hollygrove Senior Center, 3300 Hamilton St.; second & third Thursday of each month, 1–2 pm L9 Senior Center, 1616 Caffin Ave.; third Thursday of each month, 11 am–noon
Winnwood Shopping Center, 1313 Paul Maillard Rd., Luling; Wednesdays, 1–6 pm
504.782.8517 germancoastfarmersmarket.org
Villa St. Maurice, 500 St Maurice Ave.; second & fourth Tuesday of each month, 3–4 pm
Royal Castle Childhood Center, 3800 Eagle St.; first Friday of each month, 4–5 pm Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St.; second Friday of each month, 3–4 pm sankofanola.org Works with the open-air market to strengthen the community-based food system by linking fresh food to the 9th Ward. Note: Schedules subject to change.
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PARTY G N I N N A L P BAKERY/FOOD Haydel’s Bakery 4037 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson 504.837.0190 or 800.442.1342 haydelsbakery.com
Sweet Life Bakery 6268 Vicksburg St., New Orleans 504.371.5153 nolasweetlife.com
PARTY PLACES Adventure Quest Laser Tag 1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Ste. 1106, Harahan 504.207.4444 lasertagnola.com
Louisiana Children’s Museum 15 Henry Thomas Dr., New Orleans 504.523.1357 lcm.org We make birthdays awesome and easy! Every inch of LCM was designed for maximum fun, so awesome is a given. To make it easy, LCM birthday parties are organized into two parts – celebration and play. Simply bring your birthday child!
Love Swimming 5221 S. Front St., New Orleans 504.891.4662 loveswimming.com Sundays only, celebrate birthdays or other special events with a pool party. Our memorable parties never rain out!
Audubon Nature Institute 504.212.5443 auduboninstitute.org/birthday-parties
NOLA Kidsground
Bookoo Bounce
5700 Citrus Blvd., Ste. D, Elmwood 504.354.9528 nolakidsground.com / cyi@ nolakidsground.com
5604 Blessey St., Elmwood 504.835.6424 bookoobounce.com They do all the work, you have all the fun! Call for walk-in play availability.
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NOLA Kidsground is the greater New Orleans area’s premier indoor playground, family “edu-tainment” play center, and party place.
Y C N A N PREG & BABY CHILDBIRTH
LACTATION/NURSING
Crescent City Physicians Inc.
Breast & Bottle Infant Feeding Clinic
3600 Prytania St., Ste. 35, New Orleans 504.897.7197 lcmchealth.org/lcmc-health-care-locations/ touro/
Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital 938 Calhoun St., New Orleans 504.896.9591 chnola.org/the-parenting-cente
Certified nurse-midwives provide personalized care to women of all ages and attend births at Touro’s Family Birthing Center.
Family Birthing Center at Touro Hospital
Join a certified lactation counselor from the New Orleans Breastfeeding Center for an informal peer support group to discuss everything from latch and breastfeeding positioning to returning to work and safe bottle feeding. Free and open to the public.
1401 Foucher St., New Orleans 504.897.7319 touro.com/fbc
East Jefferson General Hospital Breastfeeding Center
Touro is known as “the place where babies come from.” Equipped with labor/delivery/ recovery suites, acute neonatal intensive care services, and a comprehensive infant security system, Touro has been the hospital of choice for generations of New Orleanians.
The Family Birth Place at West Jefferson Medical Center 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero 855.961.0710 wjmc.org/familybirth WJMC Family Birth Place is dedicated to providing a positive pregnancy and birth experience — from prenatal classes to quality nursing staff in labor/delivery, postpartum, nursery, and our NICU.
4200 Houma Blvd., 4th floor, Metairie 504.503.4323 ejgh.org An international board-certified lactation consultant is available seven days a week to offer support during and after pregnancy. Learn the nutritional value of breast milk, your baby’s weight gain, milk supply concerns, and more in this free support group.
Lactation Center, Touro Infirmary 1401 Foucher St., 2nd floor, New Orleans 504.897.8130 touro.com/fbc-lactation Open seven days a week during your stay and by appointment for non-patients for breastfeeding support and assistance. Breastfeeding supplies are also available for purchase. 2020 FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE • NolaFamily.com | 45
PREGNANCY & BABY New Orleans Breastfeeding Center
Tulane Center for Women’s Health
6100 Canal Blvd., Ste. 205, New Orleans 504.515.1243
4720 S. I-10 Service Rd., Metairie 504.988.8070 medicine.tulane.edu/tulane-doctors/womenshealth
The New Orleans Breastfeeding Center provides clinic visits that include assessments of both parent and baby. Classes, support groups, breastfeeding circles, pumps, breastfeeding supplies, and more are also offered.
OB-GYN Crescent City Physicians Inc. Multiple locations 504.897.7197 lcmchealth.org/lcmc-health-care-locations/touro OB-GYNs provide quality and compassionate care throughout the New Orleans area and attend births at Touro’s Family Birthing Center.
Ochsner Women’s Services Multiple locations 866.624.7637 ochsner.org/women Ochsner OB-GYN physicians provide a full-range of women’s services.
Offering comprehensive OB/GYN services and minimally-invasive surgery. From well-women exams and infertility consultations to family planning and menopausal management, Women’s Health offers compassionate care, no matter what concerns you may have.
West Jefferson Women’s Health Obstetrics & Gynecology 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero 504.349.6945 wjmc.org/WomensHealth West Jefferson Women’s Health offers the latest in women’s health care, with a commitment to providing exceptional care through education and collaboration from puberty through menopause.
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LET S SHOP BABYSITTING SERVICES
Magic Box Toys 5508 Magazine St., New Orleans 504.899.0117 magicboxnola.com
Bambino Sitters NOLA linktr.ee/bambinonola 985.705.0037 Babysitting Made Easy for The Big Easy! Use the Bambino app to find, book and pay trusted neighborhood babysitters.
Unique, locally-owned toy store with puzzles, games and many more playthings for kids of all ages.
CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUES Banbury Cross
BOOKS, BIKES, AND TOYS
100 Atherton Dr., Metairie 504.837.0447 banburycrosskids.com
Le Jouet 1700 Airline Dr., Metairie 504.837.0533 lejouet.com
Fine children’s clothing and shoes for portraits, weddings, christenings, special occasions, and gifts.
A local, family-owned toy store that offers unique, traditional, and the latest trends in toys, like bicycles for all ages, tricycles, wagons, playhouses, and much more.
Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe & Party Boutique 400 Harrison Ave., St.e C, New Orleans 504.267.5083 littlePnutsToyShoppe.com Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe is your one stop shop for every occasion — for every age. Featuring toys, games, books, STEM, activities, party games, party supplies, birthday parties, special events, balloons and balloon garlands, too.
Little Miss Muffin Children & Home 766 Harrison Ave., New Orleans 244 Metairie Rd., Metairie 504.482.8200 (New Orleans), 504.833.6321 (Metairie) shoplittlemissmuffin.com Traditionally-inspired specialty store featuring local artists, home accoutrements, children’s specialty clothing and gifts, women’s shoes, accessories, and carpool couture!
Miss Muffin by Little Miss Muffin 3307 Severn Ave., Metairie 504.455.1444 shoplittlemissmuffin.com Girl, tween, teen… Clothes and accessories for young ladies. Fashion fun with a sophisticated flair!
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LET’S SHOP
EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES
RESALE BOUTIQUE
Educator: Educational Supply Centers Once Upon A Child 3017 Edenborn Ave., Metairie 1760 Stumpf Blvd., Gretna 504.454.5147 (Metairie), 504.367.8910 (Gretna) educatorsupplies.com Since 1976, The Educator has provided customers of all ages with a fun, educational, shopping experience with a unique selection of over 25,000 products that make learning creative and fun.
3122 Severn Ave., Metairie 504.281.4996 onceuponachildmetairie.com Brand name kids’ clothing, shoes, and so much more for up to 70 percent less than retail prices!
PHOTOGRAPHY Twirl Photography 504.388.8739 twirlphotography.com A modern lifestyle photography studio in New Orleans specializing in candid maternity, child, family, and professional images.
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SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES
Love Swimming
Autism Society of Greater New Orleans
5221 S. Front St., New Orleans 504.891.4662 loveswimming.com
504.464.5733 asgno.org
Enjoy a different style of therapy in warm, indoor pools with New Orleans’ swim instruction experts! Special needs classes are customized for each child’s emotional and developmental abilities.
ASGNO empowers, educates, and supports individuals affected by autism through educational opportunities, information and referral services, and support services.
EDUCATION
Crane Rehab Center LLC – Pediatrics
The Chartwell Center
8300 Earhart Blvd., Ste. 100, New Orleans (Pediatric Facility), 504.866.6990
1225 Magazine St., New Orleans 504.899.2478 thechartwellcenter.org
3923 Bienville St., New Orleans (Center for Behavior, Language & Learning), 504.593.6900 cranerehab.com
Serving New Orleans-area children with autism spectrum disorder.
For nearly 20 years, Crane Rehab Center Pediatrics has provided children and families with comprehensive, evidence-based, highquality, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and ABA services.
Lighthouse Louisiana 123 State St., New Orleans 504.899.4501 lighthouselouisiana.org Lighthouse Louisiana offers a variety of services to help individuals of all ages who are blind, visually impaired, and who have other disabilities.
Kim4Kids 2237 N. Hullen St., Ste. 202, Metairie 504.517.5437 kim4kidsnola.com Pediatric occupational therapy services for children to address difficulties in fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care skills, feeding, and play. A variety of diagnoses are treated in a fun, outpatient setting.
Louisiana School for the Deaf 2888 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge 225.757.3202 lalsd.org A state school for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Louisiana.
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SPECIAL NEEDS Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired 2888 Brightside Dr., Baton Rouge 225.757.3481 lsvi.org LSVI offers blind and visually impaired students academic, career, and social opportunities to achieve their full potential.
NOLA Public Schools Special Education Department 2401 Westbend Pkwy, New Orleans 504.304.3520
SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY/AUDIOLOGY ChatterNola 3900 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 1219, Metairie 504.648.4196 chatternola.com A boutique private practice specializing in early intervention services (for ages birth through 8 years) in Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Creel Hearing Center
nolapublicschools.com/families/parentsresources/special-education
3330 Lake Villa Dr., Ste. 100, Metairie 504.612.8961
Raphael Academy
5001 Highway 190 E. Service Rd., Ste B-4, Covington
500 Soraparu St., New Orleans 504.524.5955 raphaelacademy.org
985.551.9870 creelhearing.com Facility type: AUD center
Educating special needs students in Kindergarten through 12th grades, and offering an adult day program for individuals 18 years and older.
Special Education Department Jefferson Parish Public School System 501 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 504.349.7912 jpschools.org/domain/118
Special Education Department St. Bernard Parish Public Schools 200 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Chalmette 504.301.2000 sbpsb.org/domain/161
St. Michael Special School 1522 Chippewa St., New Orleans 504.524.7285 stmichaelspecialschool.com The St. Michael Special School educates students with mild to moderate special needs, academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Ages 6 to adulthood.
Doctors Hearing Center 5258 Veterans Blvd., Metairie 504.704.1415 doctors-hearing.com Facility type: AUD center
Harch Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 5216 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero 504.309.4948 hbot.com Pediatric brain injury, cerebral palsy, ADD, ADHD, autism, post-concussion syndrome, learning disorders, near drowning, crush injuries, mitochondrial disorder.
Hearing Health Care of Louisiana 3750 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 504.888.2112 2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 203, Gretna 504.433.1777 hearinghealthcarelouisiana.com Facility type: AUD center
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SPECIAL NEEDS New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center
Speech, Language, and Audiology Department Children’s Hospital
1636 Toledano St., New Orleans
200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans 504.896.9511 chnola.org Facility type: general medical hospital
5646 Read Blvd., Ste. 320, New Orleans 4051 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 223, Metairie 504.897.2606 https://www.noshc.org Facility type: speech/hearing center or clinic
Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Division of Communicative Disorders Multiple locations 504.842.4022 ochsner.org/services/speech-languagepathology Facility type: general medical hospital
For additional information on speech/language pathology and audiology service providers, and to search locally, visit the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association at asha.org/ findpro. For additional information on speech/language pathology and audiology, as well as links to other information sites, visit the Louisiana SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association at lsha.org.
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SPECIAL NEEDS
SUPPORT/THERAPY The Autism Center at Children’s Hospital 210 State St., New Orleans 504.507.9052 chnola.org/autism Providing comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and treatment for children with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Autism Society of Greater New Orleans 504.464.5733 asgno.org ASGNO empowers, educates, and supports individuals affected by autism through educational opportunities, information and referral services, and support services.
Crane Rehab Center LLC – Pediatrics 8300 Earhart Blvd., Ste. 100, New Orleans (Pediatric Facility), 504.866.6990 3923 Bienville St., New Orleans (Center for Behavior, Language & Learning), 504.593.6900 cranerehab.com For nearly 20 years, Crane Rehab Center Pediatrics has provided children and families with comprehensive, evidence-based, highquality, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and ABA services.
Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans 504.259.6201 dsagno.org Raising awareness about the ability of individuals with Down syndrome, providing information to parents, and sponsoring educational/social events.
Family Behavioral Health Centers Metairie, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette locations familybehavioralhealthcenter.com Families can find professional understanding and practical solutions to a wide spectrum of behavioral, physiological, emotional and
educational challenges. Services include: psychological evaluations, ADHD and other learning disorders, developmental evaluations, coping with chronic pain, family support during medical crisis or adjustment periods, marriage and family therapy, and more.
Gulfsouth Autism Center 7252 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, 504.323.3450 3013 27th St., Metairie, 504.291.6200 9063 Siegen Ln., Baton Rouge, 225.294.1600 gulfsouthautismcenter.com Providing comprehensive treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders. Our early intervention program incorporates oneon-one ABA services with group speech and occupational therapy.
LSUHSC Child & Family Counseling Clinic 411 S. Prieur St., Room 307, New Orleans 504.556.3451 alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/clinics/cfccclinic.aspx The LSUHSC Child & Family Counseling Clinic is an outpatient mental health clinic designed to provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families providing individual, group, and family services.
Therapeutic Learning Center 3329 Metairie Rd., Metairie 504.565.7300 tlcnola.com TLC is a private, pediatric occupational therapy clinic that offers handwriting clinics, picky eaters club, pre-k prep, music therapy, and much more.
Tulane Center for Autism and Related Disorders (T-CARD) 131 S. Robertson St., 14th Floor A, New Orleans 504.988.3533 medicine.tulane.edu/tcard The program provides interdisciplinary, diagnostic evaluations for children. It will also offer treatment services using ABA approaches in the future.
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SPORTS & RECREATION GYMNASTICS & CHEERLEADING
SWIMMING
NOLA Gymnastics LLC
Jewish Community Center (JCC)
1725 Dufossat St. (corner of Danneel Street), Isidore Newman School, New Orleans 504.782.6462 nolagymnastics.com
5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
I FLIP UPTOWN. Preschool to Junior Olympic Artistic and Acrobatic teams, plus summer camps.
MARTIAL ARTS NOLA Aikido 3909 Bienville St., Ste. 103, New Orleans 504.208.4861 nolaaikido.com Aikido, with an aim of peaceful resolutions of conflict, is an ideal martial art for children, educating the physical, intellectual, and emotional intelligences. Our staged approach means kids of all ages can participate at the appropriate level for their development.
SOCCER CLUB
3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie 504.897.0143 (New Orleans), 504.887.5158 (Metairie) nojcc.org Stay cool in the JCC pools this summer! Adult lap swimming and lessons for all ages and abilities are available at both JCC locations. Metairie has seasonal swimming; Uptown’s heated pools offer year-round indoor swim lessons and outdoor adult lap swimming.
Love Swimming 5221 S. Front St., New Orleans 504.891.4662 loveswimming.com Year-round, Uptown swim school offering exceptional lessons from ages 6 months to adult with New Orleans’ swim instruction experts! Love Swimming makes effective lessons FUN!
Louisiana Fire Juniors 1918 18th St., Kenner 504.465.8224 louisianafirejrs.com
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SPORTS & RECREATION
FITNESS JCC Fitness Centers 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie 504.897.0143 (New Orleans), 504.887.5158 (Metairie) nojcc.org Offering fitness and fun for the entire family, the JCC has 75+ free group exercise classes, monthly contracts, babysitting, and convenient locations in Uptown and Metairie. Take advantage of personal training and small group training as well as a multitude of boutique classes, including indoor cycling, TRX, HIIT, boxing, barre, and yoga, plus mat and reformer Pilates.
Ochsner Fitness Center (formerly Elmwood Fitness Center) 1200 S. Clearview Pkwy, Ste. 1200, Harahan 504.733.1600 ochsnerfitness.com More than 150 group exercise classes per week, including daily virtual fitness classes. Personal training, indoor and outdoor pools, basketball courts, childcare, and more.
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NON PROFITS Children’s Special Health Services is a program of services for children and youths who have special health care needs and meet financial guidelines. Administered by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health. 504.599.0100
EarlySteps is Louisiana’s early intervention program for newborns to 3-year-olds who have a medical condition likely to result in a developmental delay or who have developmental delays. Children with cognitive, motor, vision, hearing, communication, social-emotional, or adaptive development delays may be eligible for services. Services are designed to improve the family’s capacity to enhance a child’s development. These services are provided in the child’s natural environment, such as the home or childcare setting. Parents may start their inquiry by contacting their System Point of Entry Office, 504.595.3408 (for the greater New Orleans area).
Families Helping Families is a group of family-focused resource centers that serve the community. FHF serves individuals with disabilities throughout their lifespan, from initial diagnosis through adulthood. Core services include information and referral, education and training, and family-to-family support. There are three branches serving the Greater New Orleans area: Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana (504.943.0343, fhfsela.org) for Orleans,
Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes; Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans (504.888.9111, fhfofgno.org); and Northshore Families Helping Families (985.875.0511, fhfnorthshore.org) for St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, St. Helena, and Livingston parishes.
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council comprises representatives from every region of the state who advocate for community services and support sought by individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Additionally, the council strives to increase the availability of support and to rebalance Louisiana’s resources to better meet the needs of its citizens with disabilities and their families. 800.450.8108, laddc.org
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT/INFORMATION General concerns: • For additional local resources, consider Agenda for Children, a childcare referral service for metropolitan New Orleans. 504.586.8509, agendaforchildren.org • Type in “development” in the search field of any of the following websites for developmental milestones, broken down by age: –healthychildren.org (the American Academy of Pediatrics’ website for parents) –childdevelopmentinfo.com –pbs.org/wholechild/abc –zerotothree.org
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