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My Cousin Died Of A Drug Overdose :: Here’s Why I Told My Kids The Whole Truth & Nothing But The Truth About a month ago I got a call from my mom. I knew...

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“A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.” -Eudora Welty Best New Orleans Family Photographers If you are looking for a family photographer in New Orleans, we hope that this list of the best New...

We hope you will take the time to learn about Comfort Cases and the amazing work they are doing for foster children. You can get involved by volunteering or donate here. How NOLA Will Help...

OCD: The Silent Paralysis I was recently diagnosed with OCD. For those who know me, this is not surprising. I have been called Ren Stevens 2.0, which IYKYK. Except my OCD is far more than just...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by the Lafon Arts Center.  Relive the 2000s at the Lafon Arts Center with the Pop2000 Tour featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO! You may be...

In 2020 my son Henry Friedler died by a self inflicted gunshot. This was the culmination of a long and heart wrenching battle with Bipolar Disorder. In coming to grips with my son’s death,...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by the Parenting Center at Children's Hospital.  Teaching Children Social Acceptance  Acceptance is not just a subject you discuss now and then or only practice at certain times. It is...

Chapelle Graduates Soar to New Heights As Professional Pilots I've shared about my daughters' journies as pilots before, but I am proud to say they are both still flying through life (literally). A lot has...

Disclosure :: No, you do not need BOTOX. No, I am not recommending BOTOX. No, I am not a medical professional. BUT, if you decide you want it or that you are unhappy with...

Learning Through Failure :: Breaking Generational “Curses” Through Humility It’s no secret that we all fail sometimes as parents. After all, we are human. And while it’s difficult to admit one’s own flaws, I think...

Disclosure :: This is a sponsored post from our friends at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). 5 Tips for Stress-Free Labor Day Travel  Contrary to its name, Labor Day is a day of no...

Breaking Out of the Roommate Phase :: How 10 Minutes of Connection Transformed My Marriage Marriage is a journey filled with ups and downs, and sometimes, without even realizing it, you can find yourself stuck...

30+ Weeknight Recipes Your Family Has to Try This School Year There is no doubt that one of the most stressful parts of running a household is figuring out what the heck everyone's eating for...