J. Celeste Lay
Parental Choice = Mom’s Choice
Parental Choice = Mom’s Choice
Whether it’s homeschooling, switching schools, Catholic schools, or public schools, New Orleans Mom is awash in posts related to the decision(s) about where to send your kids to school. The...
The Lingering Effects of Hurricanes
The Lingering Effects of Hurricanes
Like so many across the country, especially those of us who have been through a major hurricane, I have been deeply affected by what has happened to the people in...
Oak Street With Kids
Oak Street With Kids
If you’re at all familiar with the Oak Street area between Carrollton Avenue and River Road at the railroad tracks, it’s most likely because you’ve been to the Maple Leaf or...
Unpopular Opinion: Raising NOLA Kids Without the Saints
Unpopular Opinion: Raising NOLA Kids Without the Saints
I know I’m taking my life into my hands by admitting in a blog dedicated to New Orleans moms, but my family is not a Saints family....
Who Gets In and Why :: A Review of a Popular Book about College...
Who Gets In and Why :: A Review of a Popular Book about College Admission
My daughter is entering her junior year of high school. This, I’m told, is a critical time to begin thinking...
Pediatric Dentists Are Definitely Worth It
Pediatric Dentists Are Definitely Worth It
Like a lot of people, we skipped our regular dental exams during Covid in 2020. My kids had always had perfect checkups, so I didn’t worry. When I finally...
Why Such a Pain for Teens to Go to the Movies??
Why Such a Pain for Teens to Go to the Movies??
At age 13, my daughter was a huge Marvel fan. She watched all the movies and TV shows on Disney+. So, when one of...
I’m a Gen X Parent, Of Course I …
I’m a Gen X Parent, Of Course I …
My social media has been inundated with posts related to a silly statement by someone who looks quite young calling Generation X “the worst generation.” Generation...
An All Inclusive Resort with Vacation Nannies! :: A REAL Vacation for Mom at...
An All Inclusive Resort with Vacation Nannies! :: A REAL Vacation for Mom at Franklyn D. Resort and Spa in Jamaica
Moms of small children can tell you that vacations are often just opportunities to...
Don’t Throw That Cord Away :: My Story of Saving Umbilical Cord Blood
Don’t Throw That Cord Away :: My Story of Saving Umbilical Cord Blood
When I learned I was pregnant with my first child, I was (pleasantly) surprised. I thought I would not be able to...
Sending Your Baby to College? Here’s Some Advice
Sending Your Baby to College? Here's Some Advice
As we come upon graduation season, many moms are about to send a child off to college. I’ve been teaching college students for over 20 years and...
Revisiting a Childhood Classic as a Mom
Revisiting a Childhood Classic as a Mom
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of the television classic, Little House of the Prairie. I absolutely loved this show! I always identified with Laura...