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Baseball Stress Is Real But Worth It :: Will Eastbank Go to Waco?!?
Baseball Stress Is Real But Worth It :: Will Eastbank Go to Waco?!?
Oh the baseball stress is REAL, y'all.
I’m writing this two hours before a baseball game of opportunity ... or the game of...
Kindergarten in New Orleans :: Finding a School Shouldn’t Be This Hard
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...
Breastfeeding and Pumping: It Can Be Both Rewarding and Hard at the Same Time
Hi, welcome to my milk factory. I’m a mom, but people also call me the human cow because my body can make an excess of breast milk. Breastfeeding and pumping for me was somehow...
When Grandparents Don’t Grandparent Well
When Grandparents Don't Grandparent Well
"Why did you not include me in the Commander's Palace luncheon? I do not have time to watch little Peter, but I'll give you the money to hire a babysitter....
The Skinny Craze
By now everyone knows about the Ozempic skinny craze. A diabetes drug is the new appetite suppressant. It is changing how people get thin and what it takes to get there.
I am not talking...
New Orleans Schools, Admissions Tours and School Open Houses
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...
A Day in the Life of An Ochsner Pediatric Cardiologist Physician Assistant
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Hospital for Children. In celebration of Ochsner Hospital for Children ranking as #1 hospital for kids in Louisiana, we’re sharing a day in the life of Megan Lanier, a...
Dear Daycare, I Trusted You :: But What Happens When You Break That Trust?
Dear Daycare, I Trusted You :: But What Happens When You Break That Trust?
As I sit to write this post I don’t even really know where to begin. My heart is hurting, I’m confused,...
OPT: An Effective Training Program for the Whole Family {Yes, Kids, Too!}
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Performance Training.
OPT: An Effective Training Program for the Whole Family {Yes, Kids, Too!}
When it comes to fitness and performance training, finding a program that caters to...
4th of July Family Friendly Events and Fun in New Orleans
4th of July Family Friendly Events and Fun in New Orleans
It may be sizzling hot outside but there is no shortage of events going on in and around New Orleans for the 4th of...
Helping Your Tweens & Teens Build Healthy Friendships
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Trisha Bottello, a local licensed professional therapist, that specializes in therapy for teens and the grown ups that love them.
Helping Your Tweens & Teens Build Healthy Friendships
As...
Helping Our Kids Look The Way They Feel, One Haircut at a Time
Helping Our Kids Look The Way They Feel, One Haircut at a Time
“Mom…
I like my hair when it’s short, like my brothers.”
I look like a boy when my hair is short.”
I look like a...
Apple Watch Versus Gizmo :: What Smart Watch To Buy For Your Kids
***updated info as of June 7, 2023***
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...
Moving To New Orleans With Kids
Moving To New Orleans With Kids
If you are moving to New Orleans with kids, it is likely that you have lots of questions about where to live in New Orleans, where to send your...