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Ladies Clothing/Accessories
Art from the Heart............... 31 Posh Paint Pub................... 27
LuLaRoe............................ 30
All Star Gymnastics............. 31 Elmwood Cheerleading......... 4 Louisiana Spirit Cheer.......... 25
ATTRACTIONS
Cheerleading
Dance
Dancer's Pointe.................. 30 Debby Dillehay Dance......... 25 Encore Studio.................... 11 Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts................. 3 MeMe’s.............................. 9 Studio School of Dance....... 35
Drama
Encore Studio.................... 11 Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts................. 3
Gymnastics/Tumbling
All Star Gymnastics............. 31 Crescent City Gymnastics....... 5 Elmwood Gymnastics............ 4 Encore Studio.................... 11 Gymrompers...................... 24 NOLA Gymnastics.............. 27 Tumblebus......................... 35
Amusements
Adventure Quest Laser Tag... 19 Bookoo Bounce.................. 40 Creole Queen.................... 39 Jean Lafite Swamp Tour........ 39 Kidsports............................. 4 NOLA Motor Sports............ 25
Special Events
Shogun Martial Arts............ 27 Yonsei Martial Arts................ 2
Mommy & Me
Debby Dillehay Dance......... 28 Encore Studio.................... 11 Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts.................. 3 Parigi Productions............... 23 The Octave School of Music.26
Elmwood Swimming.............. 4
Swimming
APPAREL Children’s Clothing/Furniture
Aurulz............................... 10 Banbury Cross................... 28 MeMe's Children's Wear....... 9 MiMi's Boutique................. 17
Kid to Kid........................... 5 Once Upon a Child............ 16
Children’s Consignment Children’s Shoes
Aurulz............................... 10 Banbury Cross................... 28 MeMe’s Children’s Wear....... 9 MiMi’s Boutique................. 17
LuLaRoe............................ 30
Gifts
Aurulz............................... 10 Kasey the King Cake Baby.. 25 LuLaRoe............................ 30
CAMPS/HOLIDAY/ YEAR ROUND
Academy of Sacred Heart.... 16 Adventure Quest Laser Tag... 19 All Star Gymnastics............. 31 Arden Cahill Academy....20-21 Camp Invention.................. 34 Crescent City Gymnastics....... 5 Dancer’s Pointe................... 24 Debby Dillehay Dance......... 28 Encore Studio.................... 11 Immaculate Conception....... 23 Kinderhaus Montessori......... 33 Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts.................. 3 Louisiana Spirit Cheer.......... 28 Mt. Carmel Academy.......... 14 NOLA Gymnastics.............. 28 Ochsner Fitness.................... 4 Pony Tales................... 27, 35 Posh Paint Pub................... 27 Riverview Camp for Girls..... 12 Yonsei Martial Arts................ 2
DENTAL
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Aurulz............................... 10 Banbury Cross................... 28 MeMe’s Children’s Wear....... 9 MiMi’s Boutique................. 17
Children's Hair Palace......... 32
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Debby Dillehay Dance......... 28 Gymrompers...................... 24 LuLaRoe............................ 30
Music
Kasey the King Cake Baby....... 25
Academy of the Sacred Heart... 16 Adventure Quest Laser Tag........ 19 Arden Cahill Academy..........20-21 Kinderhaus Montessori...........33
Access Health......................22 First Look Ultrasound..............29 Nit Picking..........................35 Reliable Alternatives..............29 Women’s New Life Center.....33
American Heart Association....36 Women & Child Shelter.........35
Academy of the Sacred Heart 16 Arden Cahill Academy....... 20-21 Kinderhaus Montessori...........33 The Octave School of Music..26
Childcare/Preschool & Aftercare
Health
Resources Schools
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Martial Arts
American Heart Association.. 36 Cover Kids Giveaway........... 6 Lakeside Expo...................... 6 LCM World’s Fair............... 15 Rivertown Theater............... 11
EDUCATION Books
Access Health .................... 22 Bippo's Place for Smiles........ 13 Dr. Jason Parker..................... 9 Dr. Nathan Burns, DDS......... 17 New Orleans Children's Dental 7 Thorson Dentistry................. 18 Tulane Family Dentistry.......... 22
HEALTHCARE Health Products/Services
First Look........................... 29 Nit Picking........................ 35 Reliable Alternatives............ 29
Access Health.................... 22
Access Health.................... 22 First Look Ultrasound............ 29 Women’s New Life Center... 33
Pediatrics Prenatal
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PARTIES Cakes/Candy/Catering
Big Hungry’s Snoballs.......... 35 Gattuso’s........................... 26
Entertainers/Mobile
Art from the Heart............... 31 Big Hungry’s Snoballs.......... 35 Chatty The Mime................ 35 Parigi Productions............... 23 Pony Tales................... 27, 35 Porta Puppet Players............ 26 Reptile Krewe..................... 30 Riverside Amusements.......... 29 Zoo to You........................ 24
About to Bounce................. 18 BooKoo Bounce................. 40 Riverside Amusements.......... 29
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LISTINGS CONTINUED PARTIES Party Places
Adventure Quest Laser Tag... 19 All Star Gymnastics............. 31 BooKoo Bounce ................ 40 Crescent City Gymnastics....... 5 Elmwood Cheerleading......... 4 Elmwood Gymnastics............ 4 Gattuso’s Restaurant............ 26 Gymrompers...................... 24 Kidsports............................. 4 Louisiana Spirit Cheer.......... 28 NOLA Motor Sports............ 25 Pony Tales................... 27, 35 Posh Paint Pub................... 27 Tumblebus......................... 35 Yonsei Martial Arts................ 2 Zoo to You........................ 24
Photography
KKD Photography............... 33
Restaurants
Gattuso’s........................... 26
Sports
NOLA Motor Sports............ 25
TRAVEL Cupcake Castles Travel Company.......................... 28
Welcome Parents, Grandparents, & Parents to Be!
Kids & Family New Orleans is proud to be the best source for ALL things for your family in print, online and now on our new mobile app too! It is our privilege to serve the Greater New Orleans. This is our 21st year! A sincere thanks to all our customers, readers, & distributors. “ Our Business IS Bringing YOU Business!”
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Immaculate Conception School Registration • Saturday, April 13 • 8am-Noon in Hebert Hall
Session 1: June 3 - June 28 • Session 2: July 8 - July 26
ages 4 - 12 • 9am - 4pm b Before & Aftercare Available b Breakfast & Hot Lunch Offered b Multiple Child Discounts www.icschargers.org 4520 Sixth Street Marrero, LA 70072 • 347-4409
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Call us for a tour today! all ages
Lessons on Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Ukulele and More! Sign up for a semester and save 15% off our normal rate! 2219 Athania Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70001
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All our instructors are degreed and experienced.
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also available: original puppet comedies by Over 50 of your Toon Favorites “Uncle Wayne” commencing our 27th triumphant year Clowns • Balloon Artists • Magicians Check out our web site at: www.porta-puppets.com
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PARTIES SUMMER Children ART CAMP & Adult Book a Field Trip First Holy Communion ar the Ye Mother’s Day • End of
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Dance Classes for All Ages
★ Tap ★ Jazz ★ Ballet ★ ★ Pointe ★ Lyrical ★ Hip Hop ★ Pre-School ★ Modern/Contemporary ★ Voice/Musical Theater ★ Floor Gymnastics ★ Youth Performing Company
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BOYS + GIRLS ALL AGES NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY •Private Lessons •School Team Training •Birthday Parties •Tumbling Classes
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Parents, Does your child have a disability or do you know someone who has a disability (Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, etc.)? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, RCA can assist you with obtaining services to help your loved one live his/her life to the fullest. We provide Home & Community Based Services such as RESPITE, Children's Choice, NOW, CCW Waiver and EPSDT/PCS to name a few.
www.rcahomecare.net For more information about our “PERSON CENTERED” organization, please call a RCA representative today!
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Women sizes XXS-3X Girl’s sizes 2T-14 MOBILE BOUTIQUES FREE Pair of Leggings for Host of Pop-Up Boutique
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ONGOING REGISTRATION
Designing faces for every event • Masks • Butterflies • Full-Face Animals
Chris Matthew artist
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ages
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Beginner to Competitive Teams Safety Certified Instructors Private Lessons No Contracts Holiday & Summer Cam ps Too!
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Gymnastics, Ninja, & Cheerleading Parties available for All Ages. We do the work and YOU leave the mess behind! kidsandfamilyneworleans.com 31
INFANTS TO TEENS Special Needs Kids Welcome
Katy Medina Children's Hair Palace is an ideal place to take your children for a unique haircutting experience. Katy Medina's 34 year experience, and her fairytale like studio, help your child feel comfortable and at ease. You will be pleasantly surprised when your little one actually
enjoys their first time haircut (complete with a certificate to take home)! Katy has a deep expertise with children of all ages and special needs. Don't be surprised if they want to keep coming back! Oh, and kids, remember to ask for your lollypop!
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say,Williams “I Saw ItBlvd. In Kids & Family New Orleans” 32 Please 4232 • Suite 102 • Kenner, Louisiana 70065
Kinder Haus Montessori
pre-school and child care 12 months - Kindergarten Quality Education Since 1984
Quality Education ♥ Loving Care ♥ Nutritious Meals/Snacks ♥ 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ♥
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Chatty
the mime Live, audience participation show for children. Delightful entertainment. BALLOONS • MAGIC • JUGGLING
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COVER GIVEAWAY March 30th • 10am to 3pm
WINNER RECEIVES: Your Child/Children on a 2019 COVER $50 Gift Certificate to Lakeside $50 Gift Card to MiMi’s Childrens Wear Free Photo shoot by KKDPhotography
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ONE WINNER announced on APRIL 5
Visit kidsandfamilyneworleans.com for more info Random winner drawn • One entry per photo, per person • line may close earlier based on time constraints child must be 12 years or younger • cover month/location/time set by Kids & Family & KKD Photography • *other restrictions may apply
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Play our Seek & Find & Enter to Win! Win A Family 4 pack Children’s World’s Fair Early Explorer (value $100) Search our March Issue (print or digital copy) to Find 5 Hidden Globes! Complete the Entry Form on our App or Site and Submit!
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Enter by March 18th! • LCM Children’s World’s Fair is March 23rd Visit lcm.org for tickets
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