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Ages + Stages

children of different ages + stages of childhood

In an ideal world, parenting through ages + stages would be simple. There would be a how-to on every scenario and a handbook you could follow. However, we know that’s not the case, every child is different and needs special love, care, and nurturing. Without a parenting guide, what can you do? New Orleans Mom is here to help. We have many contributors with diverse backgrounds and different family structures. Our team of over 30 contributors brings experiences from all walks of life and parenthood. We have you covered no matter what ages + stages of parenthood you’re going through, our moms have been there.

If you’re starting and wondering can pregnancy dreams predict the gender of your baby, we’ve written about that. The first few weeks with a newborn can be overwhelming. Reducing your stress is key to allowing yourself time to bond with your little one. In one of our most popular posts, we have tips on setting boundaries with loved ones. We’ve also created guides to help you find resources in New Orleans. One of our most popular guides is our Guide to Childcare and Preschools. These are just some of the most popular posts from our ages + stages category, and we continually add more. From pregnancy to the teenage years, we’ve got you covered. 

Through all ages + stages of childhood, we are here to help with resources to help you. Whether that help is guiding you to solutions or simply helping you feel not so alone. Let us help you navigate those ages + stages with ease. 

Crying in the Dentist's Office :: The Constant Failure of Raising a Neurodivergent Child I fought back tears in my daughter’s dentist's office today. My oldest had just finished her semiannual appointment, and it hadn’t gone well. The hygienist had spent...
The Unseen Battles: My Path Through Postpartum Challenges The Unpredictable Road of Motherhood Life, especially as a mother, is full of unexpected challenges. Sometimes these challenges can shake us to our core and shatter the foundation we stood upon. Join me...
When my oldest child started school, I knew exactly what question not to ask him. I’d read up about it, and I knew the question “How was school today?” would likely not elicit a detailed answer. But the second...
Fair Warning Parenting Modern parenting strategies have placed a strong emphasis on raising mentally healthy children by teaching them to regulate their emotions. Some parenting experts and influencers are great at only focusing on the models of what teaching a...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Ursuline Academy. Unleashing Creativity :: Angela's Creative Keychains - A First-Grade Business Adventure Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, with a rich history dating back to 1727, has always been committed to fostering strong and...
How to Cope with Your Teen Driving Forget the terrible twos or threenagers or puberty. The scariest age for a parent is 15. You know what it means. Driving. My kids just got their learner’s permits, so we are only part way...
Back in the late 90s (I can’t believe that’s possible), the place for us to be for all the fun Mardi Gras parades was St. Charles Ave and First Street. As always, times were different. I had a flip...
“Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus.” The story behind the well-known phrase that inspired a book and a movie is a story about belief. In 1897, after being told by some of her friends that Santa wasn’t real, a...
4 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve with Kids Gone are the days of partying until the wee hours, dancing in a sparkly dress and heels, anticipating a kiss at midnight. Unless of course, you can find a sitter willing...
  It hit me a month ago, on my daughter’s tenth birthday. The weekend before, we’d gotten our family photos back, and a teared up looking at them. On her birthday, I woke up before my alarm, feeling some kind...
Middle school is full of relationship challenges, hormones, physical growth, and emotional juggling. It's the perfect storm of life change, instability, and learning to adapt in their new world. It's biologically a really hard time to transition through, with...
I recently wrote an article about how I had to have the Santa talk with my sixth grade daughter this holiday season. While that was shocking, nothing could have prepared me for what was to come. I'm not sure...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Stuart Hall.  What You Need to Know About Stuart Hall  Stuart Hall is a school built for boys and designed to help them thrive. At the heart of the Stuart Hall experience is our...
If you are a mom to a teen or tween girl, I am sure you have engaged in a clothing debate with your kid. Or you have scoured the internet for hours looking for cute, quality and age appropriate...