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To The Hostess Who Saved My Sanity :: Thank You As parents, most of us have been in the situation of going out to eat dinner with small kids. You really never know what you...

This post is sponsored by Ochsner Pediatric Cardiology but is an authentic first hand account from a local New Orleans mom, Caroline Robertson. The Strongest Hearts Have the Most Scars Everyone has gone through something in...

Dear Lindsey, I am not judging you. I will not judge you. Unfortunately, you are not alone in how you were feeling and what you experienced. However, it went too far. You should have been...

Odds are you have a close family member or friend who has been through a divorce. Maybe it is your own divorce, your parents, or maybe you have only been a spectator. Sometimes it...

Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Kristin Giefer. Kristin is a local mom and the owner of Kristin Giefer Pediatric Sleep Consulting. This Local Pediatric Sleep Consultant Will Change Your Life! A pediatric sleep consultant is a...

Dear Parents,  Before I share my PSA, here’s a little bit about me. I’m a mom of 2 girls, ages 14 & 16. Their dad and I have raised them to be kind, honest and...

Swatting :: It Can Happen To You Or Your Kids {An Online Danger Parents Need to Know About} “I Got Swatted” I was putting my kids to bed one night a few weeks ago when I...

Disclaimer :: I do understand that there is controversy around this class of drugs being prescribed off-label, for weight loss. The New Orleans Mom is not promoting the use of any medication for any...

My husband and I have two fantastic kids. The oldest is ten years old, while the youngest is eight. After a few years of being uncertain about adding to our family, we recently decided...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ursuline Academy.  Ursuline Academy's SmartLab: Where Girls Become Trailblazers At Ursuline Academy, girls are encouraged to become trailblazers. Girls are encouraged to make their own paths by thinking creatively,...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Louise S. McGehee School. McGehee's Family Engineering Night I am frantically gathering pom-poms from under the tables A kid just glued my wooden ruler to her duct taped covered prototype, and...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Little Fins. Little Fins Swim Lessons :: Book Today! If you are looking for swim lessons in New Orleans, you have come to the right place. Little Fins Swim...

It’s Carnival time!!!  Without a doubt, one of the most fun and festive traditions celebrated across Louisiana all year. If you are looking for the perfect family-friendly Mardi Gras experience, look no further than...

Full disclosure: This post was written with the complete permission of my son. He has read it and approved its publishing. That said, we’ve chosen to publish it anonymously. This post is an update...