“Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus.”
The story behind the well-known phrase that inspired a book and a movie is a story about belief. In 1897, after being told by some of her friends that Santa wasn’t real, a...
4 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve with Kids
Gone are the days of partying until the wee hours, dancing in a sparkly dress and heels, anticipating a kiss at midnight. Unless of course, you can find a sitter willing...
It hit me a month ago, on my daughter’s tenth birthday. The weekend before, we’d gotten our family photos back, and a teared up looking at them. On her birthday, I woke up before my alarm, feeling some kind...
Middle school is full of relationship challenges, hormones, physical growth, and emotional juggling. It's the perfect storm of life change, instability, and learning to adapt in their new world. It's biologically a really hard time to transition through, with...
I recently wrote an article about how I had to have the Santa talk with my sixth grade daughter this holiday season. While that was shocking, nothing could have prepared me for what was to come. I'm not sure...
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What You Need to Know About Stuart Hall
Stuart Hall is a school built for boys and designed to help them thrive. At the heart of the Stuart Hall experience is our...
If you are a mom to a teen or tween girl, I am sure you have engaged in a clothing debate with your kid. Or you have scoured the internet for hours looking for cute, quality and age appropriate...
Three Glitter Hearts :: Christmas Traditions Don't Have To Be Rigid
"Mommy! It's a glitter heart!" My three year old precariously hangs his third heart-shaped ornament on a single Christmas tree branch. "Three, like me!" he says, gesturing to the...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Audubon Charter School and written by Amanda Peek, a former and future Audubon parent and current Audubon Enrollment Coordinator.
Explore, Experiment and Be Curious: The A-Rated Audubon Charter School Experience
Applying to a public school...
My daughter is now 13, as she reminds me often, but I still think of this age as the end of the tween years. It's an interesting middle-ground between childhood and transitioning into teenage years. Some days she's moody...
My Childhood Priest Was Sentenced This Summer :: What I Said To Him When I Saw Him
Over the summer, my sister sent me a link to a NOLA.com article. It was detailing the conviction and sentencing of a man...
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Homer Plessy Community Schools: Top 5 Non-Selective Schools in New Orleans!
Throughout New Orleans, we know choosing an exceptional school for your family is not always easy. Navigating the registration...
No, You May Not Have A Pet For Christmas
A few years ago, my son decided we should get a pet. He had so many reasons. And, around the holidays, he’ll start up his campaign again, forcing me to go...
How The Kids Can Help With Outside Home Maintenance This Fall
At my house, we are in fall mode with fall sports, pulling out the decorations, and enjoying the cooler weather! One day, it's cooler sweater weather and the next...