Tara Rosenkranz
Tara is a mom of four and lives in Metairie with her husband, kids and various pets. When she's not at home with her circus, she's at work or taxiing children around the city. Her favorite holiday is Mardi Gras. Tara loves to read, drink KranzCoffee and eat Double Stuff Oreos.
Unmedicated :: Seeing Myself Through New Eyes
Note: This post is a brief description of my personal, medical journey. Please speak to your doctor before starting or discontinuing any medications.
Unmedicated :: Seeing Myself Through New Eyes
I've been on various medications for...
Why Every Kid Needs a “YES” Day
One-on-One Time
With four kids, it sometimes gets tough to find dedicated 1:1 time. Roll that in with the expense of a large family and experiences aren't always up for grabs. I'm so grateful for...
Tales of a Recovering Classroom Volunteer Mom
Thanksgiving Feast Day
A few months ago it was Thanksgiving Feast day at my four-year-old's school. This day was a culmination of many weeks of learning about autumn. We were to create corn husk dolls,...
Big Easy Con Jr :: What to Know Before You Go
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Big Easy Con and written by NOM Contributor Tara Rosenkranz through her own experience.
Big Easy Con Jr :: What to Know Before You Go
I've been going to conventions...
This is 12 {Not a Man but Not a Child}
This is 12 {Not a Man but Not a Child}
Twelve is growing his hair so he can hide behind it.
Twelve has a vocabulary that rivals my own.
Twelve hides in his room and texts his friends.
Twelve...
Choosing the Best School for Your Special Needs Child
French Immersion
When the boys were little, we knew we wanted them to attend French Immersion School. It’s one of the main reasons we chose to move to New Orleans. While it’s been a journey...
The Day I Owed My Son an Apology :: Humble Pie
Pool Party
Last weekend I took my kids to a pool party for the Cub Scouts. There were many families there, most of whom we knew fairly well from Scouting. It was a time to...
5 Reasons to Take an Electronic-Free Family Vacation
Device-Free Vacation
I am not against screens. My kids spend a fair amount of time in and around electronics during the summer. With various week-long camps comes exhausted evenings in front of movies and the...
When You Don’t Like Your Spouse
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When You Don’t Like Your Spouse
Some days I don’t like my husband. There are times when he frustrates me to no end. There are moments where I...
Getting Kids to Eat Veggies {Tips and Tricks}
1:4 is No Good
Only one of my four children eat any and all vegetables that are put in front of them. In fact, she (my 5 year old), specifically requests salads and vegetables for...
To OB or Not to OB :: Making the Choice to Switch GYN’s After...
To OB or not to OB
I have four children. Each set is 18 months apart, so I've pretty much used my OB/GYN as my Primary Care doctor for the last 11 years. Now that...
Preserving Memories for Your Kids Post-Divorce
Happy Ex-Wife, Happy Ex-Life
I was with my ex-husband for nine years. In that time, we built a TON of memories together. We had a Star Wars themed wedding. We had two boys. We went...
It’s NOT About the Creepy Girl :: Lessons From the YouTube Momo Hysteria
It's NOT About the Creepy Girl :: Lessons From the Momo Hysteria
By now, we've all seen the creepy, bug-eyed girl with the long black hair jumping through our screens. These posts are shared by...
10 Clues You Are a Working Mom During Mardi Gras
10 Clues You Are a Working Mom During Mardi Gras
Motherhood is a constant struggle for work-life balance. Family pressures are constant, but what does it look like when you add Carnival season to the...