Cailin Allain
Cailin was born in Metairie, but moved to Slidell at five years old and never left! She is now raising her three daughters, Genevieve (Evie, 5, highly intelligent, brutally honest, hysterical), Josephine (Jo, 4, intuitive, brilliant, fiery), and Bernadette (Bettye, 2, smarty pants, no sense of fear, doesn’t believe in rules), with her husband, Andy (her favorite human), in Olde Towne Slidell. Cailin received her bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Political Science from LSU, and her J.D./D.C.L from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU Law. She has her own practice, Law Office of Cailin K. Allain, LLC, and is currently navigating the ins and outs of expanding her business while working from home. When she’s not working, raising babies, or dancing in the kitchen with her husband, you can find her curled up in bed with a good book/comfort movie, some chocolate, and hot tea. On the weekends, Cailin enjoys going to concerts and comedy shows with her husband and any one (or all!) of her six siblings, and hanging out with her in-laws in Bay St. Louis.
I Stopped Spanking My Kids :: Here’s Why
Like most of the people I know, I grew up in a household where physical discipline of children was normal, accepted, and expected. I'm not about to dive into how that impacts me today,...
How’s My Parenting? Let Me Ask My Kid
I wonder every day if I'm doing this right -- did I remember to switch the laundry in time for Spirit Day? Did I make everyone's lunch? Did I answer that awkward question right?...
Camp Pelican :: Have You Heard? Summer Camp for Kids With Pulmonary Disorders!
If you have a child with asthma, cystic fibrosis, or any other pulmonary disorder, the idea of sending your child to summer camp may seem daunting. The medications, medical equipment, and special care a...
I Hated “Sleeping Beauty” — Until I Didn’t :: A Lesson In Consent
It all started in our pediatrician's office. My two oldest daughters and I were there for a well-check, waiting as one does in the small room for our turn. They were getting antsy, climbing...
That Time a Stranger Put Her Kid in My Car
Every week, all three of my daughters take dance lessons, and all three are in separate back-to-back classes. This means our Tuesday afternoons are a rush home from school where we spend slightly less...
To the Children’s Hospital Ultrasound Tech :: You Saved Me That Day
TW: This post mentions suicidal thoughts.
To the ultrasound technician who scanned my daughter (for the third time in a week) post-emergency appendectomy:
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
You had no idea of the weight your...
One Tip Every Couple Should Know: Fight With Your Hands
I don't know if it's a neurodivergent thing, a trauma response, or if it's actually normal -- but at some point during a heated argument with my partner, my entire system shuts down. I...
Dear Endymion: What Are Y’all DOING?
Dear Endymion: What Are Y'all DOING?
If you're unaware of the latest Mardi Gras scandal (a mere three days into Carnival), here's a quick recap: the night of January 7th, the Krewe of Endymion announced...
It’s Okay If You Don’t Have New Year’s Resolutions; Let’s Have Hopes Instead
We've got a new year fresh our hands right now. It feels like a chance to do something new, something out of our comfort zones. Or maybe it feels like a year for consistency...
A Letter to My Oldest, From the Oldest
Hey, You. It's your Momma.
You're only six years old right now. You have two younger sisters. You are strong and beautiful and smart and brave, and I love every second of being with you....
Worth The Drive Holiday Edition :: Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
There are so many fun things to do in the area, especially at the holidays. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of family-friendly holiday events in and around New Orleans. And just a short drive...
Ten *Tiny* Things I’m Thankful For
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As I'm typing this though, my house isn't cheery and full of fall activities and giggles. I'm not soaking it all in, enjoying a pinterest-perfect house with a...
Push Your Kid On the Swing
We've got our hands full. Lest we forget, the old man in the grocery store will remind us. Our google calendar alerts will remind us. The constant go-go-go of our weekend will remind us....
We Are Both Four Years Old Right Now
Is today one of those days when your child is having a meltdown over every. single. tiny. thing? Her dress is too itchy, her sandwich doesn't have enough peanut butter, her sister looked at...