Erika Lockhart
My name is Erika Lockhart and I am married to my husband, Chris. We have two children - Zane (7) and Finnley (2). We also have one 4 – legged child - Nelson a mixed breed rescue and a tarantula named Twitch. I was born and raised in Harvey, LA but now live in Metairie. I am a full time employee for a healthcare consulting company where I lead the Primary Care Provider engagement efforts from my home office here in NOLA. My husband is the owner and director of Clockwork Performance - A strength and performance gym in Kenner, LA. Odd facts about me - I love watching Judge Judy, I want to be on jury duty as much as possible, I have an obsession with mayonnaise and my dream job is to be a private investigator!
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in New Orleans For a Special Celebration
One of the most popular questions we receive is, "what are the best kid-friendly restaurants in New Orleans for a special occasion?" New Orleans is well known for its celebratory culture, and the good...
Find Their Calm: My Favorite Reads For Nervous Kids
Author's Note :: I am not a clinician. I am the parent of a happy, sweet, empathetic, sometimes nervous child who found that reading these books to him before a new class, major events,...
Pros and Cons of Working From Home
Pros and Cons of Working From Home
Picture this. I am 22 years old and starting my career in healthcare. I am single. No kids. I want to make a name for myself. I work...
Zoe’s Kitchen :: I Am Not Ready to Let Go
Zoe's Kitchen :: I Am Not Ready to Let Go
Dear Zoe's Kitchen,
I remember our first date. It was a work meeting. At the time I, a 23 year old adult, literally only ate what...
Vanderpump Rules … of Friendship
Whether or not you watch Vanderpump Rules, whether or not you have heard of it before, I think it is safe to say everyone is hearing about it right now. Just in case: Vanderpump...
Reflexology :: Why You Should Introduce It Into Your Life
Life is busy. It is hard to make time for yourself. Friends and family were constantly telling me that I needed to take some time to myself away from the house. I struggled at...
Older IS Wiser
As I was doing my normal “phone storage cleanup,” I came across two “journal entries” in my iPhone notes. One from 2016 and one from 2017. The reason the years are important are because...
True Confessions: I Love Jury Duty
The dreaded envelope that says "Summons for Jury Duty." You receive it in the mail. You let out a big sigh and a dammit! Not me. I have been waiting for mine. Literally, I...
Let Us All Come Together for Damar
Football is America's sport. Fans from all over get excited to watch these games weekly during football season. Games are exciting and thrilling, but - as we saw last night - they can also...
The Importance of Having Work Friends
Good friends are people who show us that they care. They are people who communicate with us. They are people who have realistic expectations of us. They are people who you can trust. They...
Why I Hate Talking on the Phone
Please do not be offended. It is nothing personal. I promise. Cross my heart. I would rather someone send me snail mail than call me to talk about mostly nothing.
I literally live on the...
Why I Have Chosen to Wait Til 8th
Vague title, huh?
I know we are in a technologically infused world. But why are we rushing to give our young children cell phones? I understand giving them the phone that can call Mom, Dad,...
Why is EVERYONE so Obsessed with Feeding My Baby?
I can’t be alone in this, right?
Is anyone else confused as to why people are so obsessed with feeding your baby things they have never had before, or things you don't want them to...
Hi, Nice to Meet You … I Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This is going to be one of those times when I tell you “It’s easier said than done.” I often tell myself I should take my own advice.
I suffer from chronic anxiety. Some people...