Maya
Maya lives in New Orleans with her husband, two daughters, and their beloved fur baby. She has 15 years of experience working in early childhood education, including roles in schools, local nonprofits, and state government. Maya currently works as a curriculum developer, where she gets to focus on one of her top interests, which is teaching reading. Her other top interests include her girls (of course), podcasts and audiobooks, anything outdoors in warm weather, and experimenting with new recipes.
A Cake for Every Queen :: Where to Buy Vegan, Gluten-free, and Sugar-free King...
It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and everyone's eating king cake! If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, though, traditional king cake may not be an option. Thankfully many bakeries offer gluten...
I Disclosed My Pregnancy While Job-Hunting; Would You?
New Baby, New Job
When I was preparing for the arrival of my second child, I was also preparing for a career shift. Some people may recommend against making large life decisions while also navigating...
Preschool Programs in New Orleans :: Submit Your Early Childhood Application by March 10th
New Orleans Early Childhood Applications
If you’d like to enroll your child in an early childhood center for next school year, the application for publicly-funded programs is now open. Similar to the process for K-12...
Fresh Weeknight Meals, Straight From Trader Joe’s Freezer
The Joy and Pain of Feeding Children
I genuinely enjoy planning weekly meals, cooking them, and even stuffing leftovers into lunchboxes the next morning. I genuinely don’t enjoy spending an hour making dinner, after a...
It’s Public School Application Time :: Submit Yours Now, Here’s How
K-12 New Orleans Public School Applications
The NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP), formerly known as OneApp, is currently open for grades K-12 and due on January 20, 2023. If you’ve been putting off completing your...
How to Support Your NICU Mom Friends
September is Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month. If you’re a NICU mama, past or present, you are aware of the NICU. The fear, the worry, the constant beeping sounds, the helplessness. But...
Schools in New Orleans :: We Have Great Public Options
New Orleans Schools
Like many facets of New Orleans living, our elementary, middle, and high schools are like no other place in the world. If you have a child who will attend school here in...
What I Pack for Screen-Limited Travel
Disclosure :: there are affiliate links embedded below, but we have personally ordered and used these items listed below. If these items are working for us, we figure that they may work for you,...
Vote for New Orleans Kids on April 30th
This month we have a significant opportunity to invest in early childhood education and the future of New Orleans. On the April 30th ballot, Orleans Parish residents will vote on a proposal to fund...
Weekend Plans :: New Orleans Book Festival
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane kicks off today, March 10th, and runs through Saturday. This free festival brings together well-known, award-winning authors for a celebration of all things literary. Think back to...
What Makes Pre-K in New Orleans So Complicated?
What Makes Pre-K in New Orleans So Complicated?
New year, new decisions. January is prime time for navigating decisions related to next school year. And if your child is currently 3- or 4-years old, you...
Last Minute Gifts, Last Problem :: Shop Art Markets
Whether you forgot to check your list twice, or work best under pressure, you’re in the right place. It’s no secret that New Orleans is home to many talented artists. Luckily for us last-minute...
Our Favorite Splurges for Under $100
Whether you’re adding to your gift list or planning to treat yourself, these splurges will not disappoint. The below list sums up tried-and-true favorites from the New Orleans Mom team, all for under $100...
NCAP (formerly OneApp) is Open :: What Parents Need to Know
OneApp, Rebranded
The NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP), formerly known as OneApp, opened on November 1st. Applying to a public school in New Orleans is complicated, and the more you know the better you will...