When Kids Lead, Communities Grow :: Lafayette Kid News
You know those moments that make you stop and think, “Oh, the future is in good hands?” Well, my awakening moment finally happened, and it showed up in the form of a pint-sized visionary with a big dream and a clipboard.
Through the 24-Hour Citizen Project, I met the sweetest new friend, Audrey! She’s the brilliant young mind behind a brand-new Lafayette Kid News newsletter. And y’all… I am obsessed with this idea.
Kids Can Be Visionaries Too
Audrey’s vision is simple but powerful. It’s a newsletter for kids, by kids. In a world where screens seem to win every battle for our children’s attention, Audrey is fighting back with words, creativity, and community. She’s creating a space where kids can express themselves, learn, and connect through something tangible, a printed copy of her newsletter.
As a writer, I can’t help but smile. As a mom, I’m proud. And as the kid I once was, the one who used to race to the mailbox for a new magazine or newsletter, I’m downright thrilled.
What makes this even more special is Audrey’s family. Her parents were right there supporting her every step of the way. Even her little brother was out there promoting, supporting, and handing out flyers like a pro. It was such a beautiful reminder that when we empower kids, they empower us right back.
The 24-Hour Citizen Project has always been about community ideas that make Acadiana stronger. This weekend reminded me that leadership doesn’t come with an age limit. Audrey proved that kids don’t just deserve a voice, they already have one. They just need the space to use it.
That’s exactly what Lafayette Kid News (LKN) is doing.
How to Get Your Kids Involved
Lafayette Kid News is a quarterly newspaper made entirely BY kids, FOR kids! The LKN gives kids the chance to be heard, to connect with each other, and to share their talents and creativity. The first issue launches February 1st and will cover February, March, and April.
Parents, you’re going to love this just as much as your kids will. Not only does it spark imagination, it also keeps screen time down while giving kids a sense of purpose and community pride.
Community Collaboration Inspired by Children
Audrey and her family are such a reminder of what’s possible when we believe big and start young. So parents, let’s encourage our kids to write, draw, dream, and share. Let’s remind them that their ideas matter and their voices deserve to be heard. This is how the next generation learns that their words can change a classroom, a community, maybe even the world.
Here’s to Audrey, she’s a reminder to all of us to dream a little louder, believe a little bigger, and make room for the magic that happens when kids lead.
