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Smooth Transitions: Ensuring New Experiences Are Delightful For Little Ones
One of the great joys of raising children is how often we find ourselves on the precipice of a new experience. New beginnings are a fairly regular part of life for children (and their...
Play with the box (and maybe packing peanuts, too!)
We’ve all seen a child who receives a thoughtful, sometimes expensive gift, only to play with the box or packing materials instead. During the holiday season, many families receive packages filled with packing peanuts and other...
New Orleans Moms of Multiples: the more, the merrier!
Before I got pregnant with the boys, I'd never seen a set of triplets before. Maybe on TV or in the movies, but never in real life. But as soon as we announced our...
Go green: Make your own household cleaner!
Slowly but surely, I am turning my family crunchy, granola, hippie, whatever you want to call it. One of the ways we are going green is by reducing our exposure to chemicals found in...
How to start a gift closet
So, we have made it through Black Friday Week, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week and most recently, Green Monday! Are you all done with your shopping? If you aren't, don't fret. The deals...
Hurricane Honeymoon: Lessons in love from Hurricane Isaac
We now have a new normal here in the NOLA Metro Area. 7 years ago the small talk was to ask how people fared in the storm, where they evacuated to, where is the family;...
What do I do if my child is biting/bitten?
This is a discussion I have on a regular basis with parents of children in my practice.
Toddlers bite others or even bite themselves for a number of reasons. Most commonly, this behavior is out...
Purchasing Baby Products: Five Ways to Save Money!
Don't commit to one bottle ahead of time
You might think the uber-expensive, eco-friendly, stainless steel, Kid Kanteen bottles are the coolest thing to hit the market since the pacifier, but what's really important is...
Fun with food: making edible art!
Making edible art is a great way to tap into a young child’s craving for tactical experiences. It can introduce new foods to picky eaters in a fun way and bring a smile during...
Preserving family memories: a few tips & a giveaway!
First I would like to say: I am super honored to be here today blogging for New Orleans Moms Blog. Second, I’m thrilled you’ve taken a few minutes out of your crazy schedule to...
How to save money while shopping online
Last month I gave you several tips to get ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I also promised that I would remind you and explain the programs that you should sign up for...
World Prematurity Day: Do you believe in miracles?
Have you ever heard the saying, “Miracles happen to those who believe in them?” Well, after having given birth to a baby prematurely, I found myself a believer. In fact, I found that statement could...
Socialization: Why your child should attend an early childhood program
As I was going through the Pre-K admissions process last year for my youngest child Harry, I could not help but have anxiety. Was he ready? Was he prepared? Even though all the research...
Baby Teeth: The Best Way to Care for Them
We all try our best to take care of our little ones’ teeth. We persevere through the power struggle of who will hold the toothbrush. We negotiate with clenched little teeth and pursed little...