I’m Not Anti-Social, I’m Just Overstimulated :: How My Social Interactions Have Changed In The Wake Of Postpartum Anxiety, Covid, And Getting Older
Maybe it’s the fact that my ADHD really became apparent after a long and somewhat severe bout...
Should My Kids Skip Traditional Schooling?
As a mother of three young children, with my eldest just three years old, I find myself standing at a pivotal crossroads regarding their educational journey. Reflecting on my own educational experiences and the...
3 Things I Learned About Pregnancy After Loss
Five years ago, I had a stillbirth and lost my son. Three months later, I found myself sitting on the bathroom floor staring at a positive pregnancy test but the excitement at...
How Do You Measure Success?
As a parent and educator, I want my children and students to be successful. Many of us spend most of our 20s and 30s working towards a successful career. But how do we measure success?...
In Defense of the Audiobook :: How I Reclaimed a Long Lost Love of Reading while Parenting Toddlers
Before I had kids, I always kept a stack of books on my nightstand, ready and waiting for me as I climbed...
10 Ways to Spend Mother's Day in New Orleans
Mother's Day emotions range from absolute joy to bittersweet for some. No matter how you feel about the holiday, whether you celebrate or prefer to stay home, the fact is that...
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2024 New Orleans Mom Teacher of the Year Finalists!!
We received some amazing nominees for our New Orleans Mom Teacher of the Year...
Everyone Deserves A Lunch Break :: Why Moms Should Care About HB156
Currently, I have three teens who have held various jobs over the past few years with amazing bosses who taught them invaluable technical and soft skills, from developing...
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. Whether your family seeks a weekend trip within Louisiana, an adventure outdoors in the form of camping, or is looking for family-friendly hiking near New Orleans, look no further!...
Mmmmmm, Margaritas! It's Cinco de Mayo, y'all, and if you haven't already scarfed down some chips and salsa and a taco or two, you still have time. We hope you'll take this list of our favorite watering holes with...
We Drove Our Kids 16 Hours For A 4 Minute Event :: Was It Worth It?
Months and months ago, my husband asked me if I wanted to travel to Texas to see the 2024 total eclipse.
I did. I really,...
Spring has sprung and the weather has been absolutely gorgeous lately. It's fest time, graduation parties are around the corner, and outdoor hangouts just seem to be all the rave. Let's add on what the kids want to do...
When Your Child Doesn't Make the Team ....
It’s one of the hardest things our children will go through, not making the team. It’s brutal, it stings, it’s heartbreaking. Sometimes it hurts us (the parents) more than them, watching them...
If you live in New Orleans with kids then you know that it rains here a lot. While there are dozens of things to do with kids in New Orleans, sometimes you specifically need an indoor idea because of...