Emily McElrath

Learning to Go with “The Flow” :: How Learning How to Cycle Sync has Been the Best Life Hack EVER! I can remember the first time I got my period, at the ripe old age...

We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. Whether you are looking for a short weekend getaway within the state of Louisiana, a great place to camp with kids near New Orleans or a cross-country flight to the...

Author's Note: I am not a physician and cannot provide medical advice. If you have any specific concerns or questions about colds and viruses, please contact your physician. The BEST At-Home Remedy for Sick Season:...

Before I start, I should mention that I LOVE what I do! I am an orthopedic Physical Therapist turned pelvic floor Physical Therapist who has found a way to blend both skill sets that...

Trust me when I say, I know how hard ADHD can be. While my son was only recently diagnosed with ADHD, I had suspected it for quite some time. He exhibits many of the...

I’ve said the statement “I’m drowning” more times than I’d care to admit since the school year began. I am currently being swept under by the wave of school pressures that come with having...

I will NEVER forget my son’s birth. I’ll never forget my daughter’s either, but my son’s birth … that is burned so deeply into the recesses of my brain that sometimes I can still...

I’ll admit that I go a bit overboard when the first crisp breeze rolls through New Orleans. I NEVER, and I mean never wait until October to put my Halloween decorations up. And I...

It’s no secret that summers are HOT in Louisiana. Add the humidity, and most summer days feel like you’re sitting on the sun. So, it’s hard to find outdoor activities that are not only...

I should start by saying that I am a HUGE animal lover … specifically dogs. I have picked up many a stray on the side of the road. I’m not really sure why. My...

Let Me Start At The Beginning  For the last 8 years, my life has revolved around my children. I have been their chauffeur, nurse, confidant, disciplinarian … the list goes on and on. While I...

A little over a year ago (in the midst of my husband’s year-long military deployment), I started feeling this growing desire to do something different with my life. I have been a physical therapist...

A few months ago, I wrote about our experience with a school psychological evaluation. Admittedly, it felt like a punch in the gut for me. My Chicken Little brain immediately began picturing every worst-case...

A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Why Discussing Female (and Male) Anatomy is an Important Part of Raising Kids. I started my Physical Therapy career in the world of sports medicine and orthopedics, but...