The start of high school comes with many firsts. It’s an exciting time for a young teen and lots of fun experiences await them. One of the most anticipated experiences is the Homecoming dance. With Friday Night Lights games...
Falling Into New Schedules :: Back to School
We're back to school and that means a complexity of activities, after-school functions, running around after four kids, and homework (my least favorite of all). As I checked through the school calendars...
Procrastination At Its Finest
I am admittedly a last minute person for a lot of things. I don't necessarily mean to be, it's just the way my ADHD brain works. Understandably, this is not ideal...especially when you have kiddos relying...
Back to school is always an exciting and stressful time for everyone. As a teacher and a mom of two school-aged children, I feel these sentiments exponentially. I am excited for my girls to meet their new teachers and...
Mama Burnout :: Back to School
You know that feeling when your kids are going to be late to school and your adrenaline is pumping?!
Yelling at everyone to get their shoes on and PLEASE brush your teeth. Just to...
This piece was written in 2017. A lot has changed since then, as outlined in this post regarding the NCAP process. Obviously finding a good school in New Orleans is still a challenging and anxiety-producing process, but the logistics...
Peaceful Parenting through the Middle School Years: Yes, It's Possible!
Since becoming a parent, I was conditioned to be concerned about how I would navigate my children’s middle school years. Adolescents and teens have a reputation for being moody, irritable,...
Baseball Siblings :: The Real MVPs
The game of baseball can get a bad rap sometimes. It can be slow and hot and very little excitement. To the average baseball-loving adult, watching a game is fun no matter the excitement...
Best Schools in New Orleans
New Orleans Schools, School Admissions Tours and School Open Houses
One of the most popular questions we receive at New Orleans Mom is, "how does the school application process in New Orleans work?" Unfortunately, the answer...
Disclosure :: after I fan girl-ed BIG time over their podcast, Coach Bre was kind enough to give me full access to the Elite Competitor™ program for purposes of sharing with New Orleans moms. Whether you invest in the...
The Fast and the Furious :: If Motherhood Were a Movie Title
My hair is half done.
My toothbrush is in my mouth.
Only half of my kids are awake and getting dressed.
I’m racing up and down the hallway to wake the...
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Apple Watch Versus Gizmo :: What Smart Watch To Buy For Your Kids
As our children get older, they're often away from their households (and parents) more, bringing a little bit of freedom and...
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Family Game Night :: Some of Our Family’s Favorite Games!
My husband and I decided a...
Know What You're Saying :: An Embarrassing Lesson For My Kids
I have two boys, one of whom is in middle school. My husband and I have always believed in the importance of openness and honesty with them. There are...