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Would you like your child to get better grades this Fall? How about improved confidence and self-esteem? Studies have shown that music lessons are one of the best ways to help your child do better in school, improve their self-image and have FUN at the same time. We teach over 1,200 kids, teens, and adults music lessons in: piano, guitar, voice, singing, violin, cello, drums, mandolin, ukulele, bass, brass, woodwinds, preschool music and more.
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August INDEX
Cover Kid - Beckett, age 6 months Photograph by Michelle Preau www.michellepreau.com
Accounting & CPA Services
Shannon Summersgil , CPA 15 Acting/Drama/Modeling
Louisiana Academy of the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . 3 Art Instruction
Art Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Brushworks Academy of Art . 27 Baby & Children’s Furniture
Once Upon A Child . . . . . . . 20 Baby Ultrasounds
Sound Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Birthing Services
Southeast Doulas . . . . . . . . 12 Business Opportunity
985 Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Chiropractor
Sports & Family Chiroprator . . 26
Clothing, Consignment, Shoes & Specialty Items, & Gifts
Carolynn’s Wonderland . . . . 35 Children’s Repeat . . . . . . . . .10 Once Upon A Child . . . . . . . 20 Reruns for Little Ones . . . . . 43 Simply Chic Boutique . . . . . 36
Community Awareness
Boy Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Esther Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Toxic Aps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cooking Instruction
Culinary Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dance Instruction/Apparel
Children’s Dental Cottage . 35 Horseback Riding & Todd Brausell, D.D.S. . . . . . 33 Instruction Dolls,Teddy Bears & More Angel Grove Ranch . . . . . . . 28 Carolynn’s Wonderland . . . . 35 Inflatable Rentals/Parties Education/Preschools & Best Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mom’s Day Out Bouncers R Us . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bricks 4 Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kids & Family Arena . . . . . . 8 Covington Montessori . . . . . 11 Sam’s Inflatables . . . . . . . . . 14 First Baptist Church Child TDK Party Rentals . . . . . . . 10 Development Center . . . 17 Insurance Hosanna Christian Pre-school .28 State Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Huntington Learning Center 40 Kids Night Instagator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Bricks 4 Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kinder Haus Montessori . . . 33 Kids & Family Arena . . . . . . 8 Mandevil e Sports Complex . . . 21 Mandevil e Sports Complex . . . 21 Montessori Christian Academy 18 X Fusion Fitness Cente.r . .18/19 Noah’s Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Music/Voice/Piano Instruction Pelican Athletic Club . . . . . . 30 Louisiana Academy of the Play & Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Performing Arts . . . . . . . . 3 Primary Colors . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Northlake Academy of Music Southern Magnolia Tot-n-Tunes . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Montessori . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Northlake Suzuki Guitar . . . 19 St. Michaels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Party Ideas/Resources Fitness/Nutrition/Weight Loss Angel Grove Ranch . . . . . . . 28 Angel Grove Ranch . . . . . . . 28 Art Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mandevil e Sports Complex . . . 21 Bakery 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pelican Athletic Club . . . . . . 30 Bricks 4 Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 X Fusion Fitness Cente.r . .18/19 Brushworks Academy of Art 8 Gymnastics Culinary Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Little Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Kids & Family Arena . . . . . . 8 Healthcare/Therapies Pelican Athletic Club . . . . . . 30 Access Health Louisiana . . . . 17 The Little Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Gulf Coast Brain & Spine . . . . 25 Toddler Express . . . . . . . . . . 36 Nitpicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 X Fusion Fitness Cente.r . .18/19 Parker Speech & Language Zoo 2 U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pet Goods/Services Pediatric Therapy & Learning Adventure Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Crosspoint Vetinary Hospital . 7 The Learning Practice . . . . . 14 Mandevil e Animal Hospital . . 38
Body Expressions . . . . . . . 22 Dance With Carol . . . . . . . . 35 Elite Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Maureen Bersuder Academy of Dance Arts . . . . . . . . 13 Modern Conceptions of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Northshore Academy of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Home Services Thibodeaux Dance . . . . . . . 39 Geaux Seamstress . . . . . . . . . 11 Dentist/Orthodontics
Bippo’s Place for Smiles . . . 37
Photography Franny S Photography . . . 19 Restaurants
Coscino’s Italian Gril . . . . . . 30 Seamstress /Alterations
Geaux Seamstress . . . . . . . . . 11 Skin Care/Nails/Hair
Jacqueline’s Hair Salon . . . . 21 Kristi King Skin & Brow . . . . 15 Nitpicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Special Events
Beaux Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Esther Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Kickin Parkinsons . . . . . . . . . 34 Mad Hatter Party Fundraiser . 2 Reruns for Little Ones . . . . . 43
Swimming Instruction
Mandevil e Sports Complex . . . 21 Northshore Swim . . . . . . . . . 8 Pelican Athletic Club . . . . . . 30 Travel Agency
Cupcake Castles Travel Co. 17 Vision
Eye Care 20/20 . . . . . . . . . . 38 Infinite Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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FALL CLASSES BEGIN September 12th!!
Programs Offered:
Ages 18 month - Adult Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Lyrical • Mini Movers’ Mini Ballet • Toddler Princess Ballet/Tap Combo Tiny Tappers • Jazzerinas • Jumps & Turns • Mini Gym • Stretch & Strength • Jammin’ Junior Jazz • Tumbling Non Recital Classes • New Daytime Classes • Private Lessons • National Award Winning Competitive Program
Daytime Mommy & Me Classes Available! Registration Dates: August 13th, 12-4pm Or Register Online Anytime Class Sizes Limited and Filling! Register Now!
Elite Dance of Covington 70457 Hwy 21, Suite 111 Next to Winn Dixie * In Pelican Landing
985-809-1580 • www.elitedanceacademyllc.com
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Cameron Joseph, age 8
Fall registration now open! Art Instruction for Children and Teens Call
(985) 674-2023
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Are you looking for a loving, family atmosphere for your little one?
Ages 12 Mos. - Kindergarten
A small school with a huge heart for Jesus and
Check out our New Addition!
His children.
• Accredited Montessori School • Qualified, Experienced and loving Montessori educators • The lowest student/teacher ratio in town: 5 to 1 • Sign language, Foreign language, and Music • Safe and secure environment • Full time, Part time available • State Licensed
www.montessorichristianacademy.net 4441 Iberville St. • Mandeville
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We Bring The Zoo To You! ing Pe t t s ie Pa r t
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Pygmy Goats • Lamb • Pot Bellied Pig Rabbits • Chickens • Tortoise • Horses Birthdays • School Fairs • Day Cares • Summer Camps Christmas Parties • Company Parties
(504) 756-1501 or (985) 796-8444 Folsom, LA • www.zoo2uparties.com
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Body Expressions is a dance school like no other you will experience. Body Expressions was founded in 1998 with the vision of providing high-quality, versatile dance education in a caring atmosphere. Our comprehensive curriculum both inspires and challenges the beginner to the most advanced dancer, with over 40 group classes offered each week. At BXP, you will never have to choose between variety and quality. BXP students enjoy classes across the full spectrum of dance with a diverse faculty and the school’s commitment to the growth of well-trained, confident dancers with strong life skills, commitment, technique and performance ability. We never stop growing, so you know you’re getting the best. We review and upgrade both our curriculum and facility annually. Our faculty receives training from internationally respected master instructors multiple times a year to ensure that parents and students are getting the best classroom experience possible in this ever growing industry.
Body Expressions
Center of Performing Arts 985-674-2174 • 619 Lafitte St.
Mandeville (located right behind the Mandeville Trailhead)
Give your child the gift of dance by registering this fall! Register ONLINE now at
www.bodyexpressionsdance.com All levels Boys & Girls Ages 2 & up Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe • Contemporary Hip-hop • Be-Bop • Technique • Private Lessons
Teaching is our LOVE, Dancing is our PASSION
What is Stewards of Children?
Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors. Great educational opportunity for educators, parents and anyone interested in protecting children from abuse. Social Work CEUs offered.
CAC-Hope House will hold FREE trainings Monday, September 12 at 6pm Tuesday, October 18 at 6pm Monday, November 14, 2016 at 6pm
We are also available to schedule private classes for your organization.
For more information‌ Email: sabadie@cachopehouse.org or Call: Sue Abadie at 985-892-3885
Serving Northshore and Picayune Area • www.bouncersrusslidell.com
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SOUND MEDICAL IMAGING
Bond with your baby here first. All sonographers are registered medical sonographers with more than 20 years experience. Find out the gender, if he sucks their thumb, if she has her daddy’s demples or mom’s nose.
Ask About NEW Pricing
See your baby in a whole new way!
Gause East • Slidell
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Schoo l FamilyField Trips Pettin Picnics g Zoo
Cowboys & Cowgirls at the Ranch Come learn to ride!
Arts & Crafts • Videos & Fun Animals Birthday Parties • On Site & Off Site Services Pony Rides, Hay Rides & Feed Farm Animals email: lisa.fun2bfit@gmail.com
985-789-3148
www.angelsgrove.org
Best little secret around!
1/2 day structured program 9am - 1pm Preschool Ages 18 mos.-5 yrs Age appropriate curriculum
Established 1991
“Building a foundation based on learning and love”
Now Accepting Registration for 2016-2017 School year
Music • Chapel Time • Weekly Themes 2 Beautiful Playgrounds • P.E. Classes
Extended Day Available Monday & Wednesday until 3pm
www.hosannapreschool.com
HCP admits students regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin. Our staff is trained and certified in Infant/Child CPR and Pediatric First Aid.
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Come see the art offi our state of ce tv’s, Sony , Big screen Playsta and more tions .
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child’s 1st dental visit to be at age 1.
Dr. Brasuell encourages parents to accompany their children in the clinical area.
Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
985-892-5942
189 Greenbriar Blvd., Ste. A • Covington toddbrasuelldds.com
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Lorraine Gendron • Kewpie • Helen Kish Marie Osmond • Bearington Baby Collection • Snow Babies Lee Middleton • Frozen Dolls • Adora • Berenguer • Stieff Madame Alexander • Garden Flags • Hildegard Gunze• Annalee Zawieruszynsk • Will’beth Clothing • Re-born Dolls & much more!
Katherine E. Vo, DDS
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Susan Fallahi, DDS Pediatric Dentist
Specializing in infants, children, and children with special needs A child’s first dental visit should be by age 1
• Personalized attention from our doctors • Parents are always welcome in the treatment area with their children Now seeing patients Monday thru Friday
985-845-3211
704 Main Street • Madisonville
Email: admin@childrensdentalcottage.com • www.childrensdentalcottage.com
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Our children grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Preschool
Classes start August 8th 18 months - 5 years 9:00am-3:00pm Extended Hours 7:30am-5:30pm • Hands on Learning • Creative Art • Spanish Lessons • Music Classes • Chapel Time • Indoor and Outdoor Play • Low Student/Teacher Ratio • Lunch and Snacks Served • 3 or 5 days a week available
Mother's Day Out
Classes start September 6th 12 months - 30 months 9:00am-1:00pm Mon.-Thurs. 2 or 4 days available Socialization • Art Music • Play Time
2016-2017 Open Registration
Call today for a tour!
626-5724 • www.stmichaelspreschool.edu 4499 Sharp Rd. • Mandeville
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