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Kellie Duhon, Corporate Giving Program Manager of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana shares her insightful story of how her family was able to overcome COVID-19.

Like many of us, Kellie prepped, prepared and stocked on all of the essentials needed during the mandatory stay-at-home order. However, when "the outside" slowly opened up, her family soon realized that there was a high chance COVID-19 was knocking on their door.

Resources mentioned in the episoide:

Where to find testing sites: http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/3934?clearCache=1

Checklist to prepare for COVID-19: https://www.goodrx.com/blog/coronavirus-home-checklist-how-to-prepare-stock-up-covid-19/

How to become a blood/plasma donor: https://lourdesrmc.com/ways-to-give/blood-donor-center

Additional:
Blue Cross has created interactive graphics for its social media that encourage people to wear masks now so we can slow the spread of COVID-19 and safely resume activities like tailgating, going to festivals and having crawfish boils. Anyone can share or post these graphics to their personal social media and are asked to use the hashtag #MaskUp when doing so. Find and download the graphics at www.bcbsla.com/covid19.

Social Emotional Learning, Goal Setting, and Core Values with Girls on the Run by WomansFoundation

Yvette Quantz with Eat Fit Acadiana joins us again to give our listeners a great and easy way to navigate emotional eating and distress. It's a simple acronym that can help you slow down, recognize your emotions, and know that it's completely normal during a time like this. Listen to our newest episode to hear how Yvette uses her passion to educate, spread positivity, and empower others to live their best, healthy life.

Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/eatfitacadiana
Instagram: eatfitacadiana
Website: www.ochsnereatfit.com

Michelle Mahne with the Lafayette Parish School System chats with us about how she serves our community and how she helps businesses redirect their business tax dollars to benefit early childhood education here in Lafayette Parish. If you are an essential worker in need of childcare assistance during this pandemic, Michelle is the one to contact! Her office can help you find a childcare center that is still open.

Resources:

www.ontrackby5.com or call 337-521-7282
For School Readiness Tax Credit information: 337-521-7209

Parents around the world have been faced with a new reality. The kids are no longer in school and working moms and dads have transitioned their home into a home office. We understand that this has probably been one of the most overwhelming challenges for parents. “How can I work 8 hours a day at home when the kids are home for an extra 8 hours than I am use to?” “Are they going to advance to the next grade?” But as parents, the greatest superpower you all have is the ability to find that balance to get it all done, no matter the circumstance. Listen to this week’s episode featuring Tiffany Major. She is a mother of 2 toddlers, under 5. She reminds us to live in the moment, make the best of these days, and take this time to focus on molding and shaping our children’s future.

Coping Skills: https://youtu.be/td4LQ2rxVa0
Coping Cards: https://youtu.be/QXvadKTSR8M

Follow Tiffany Major on Instagram @themommyplug to follow her parenting journey!

Is it almost that time to let your "baby" get a feel for what it's like behind the wheel? We know... we don't want them to grow up. It's tough to come to that realization, and most certainly scary. Casey Barfield, an instructor with Safety Premiere Training talks us through some tips to prepare you and your child for a BIG step in their teenage life. He also mentions some new steps you have to take required by the DMV that requires a visit before attending a driver's ed class. Safety Premiere Training will be offering classes this summer, so sign up early!

Check out their website: http://www.safetypremiere.com/
They are on Facebook & Instagram!