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How Purity Culture Groomed Me for an Abusive Marriage
At 25 years old, I hosted my first Thanksgiving dinner. My baby sister and her college friends...
Beyond the Delete Button: A Wake-Up Call for Parents and Teens
In today’s digital age, the world of childhood has changed so much. Cell phones are now a huge part of daily life, especially for teenagers. For boys, these devices...
My Kids Completed Their First Triathlon
Every now and then, something in life happens that reminds you of what children are truly capable of. For me, it was watching my kids finish a triathlon.
The annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon in...
Report cards came home recently.
Throughout my entire academic career, I fixated on my grades. I saw grades as a reflection of my self-worth, and I wasn’t happy if my grades weren’t perfect. I put so much emphasis on my...
Because I know I will be asked ... my own daughter did summer camp and now sails at Southern Yacht Club, which is a membership based option. That said, Community Sailing is a great organization that is open to...
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Confidence to Explore The World :: Private, French Immersion at Ecole Bilingue
In an increasingly multilingual world, a bilingual education allows students to excel academically, open doors to greater opportunity, and develop...
Help! Not Another Fundraiser
Congrats! Your kid has made the team or has been asked to join the club! Whether this is recreation all-stars, travel ball, competition cheer / dance, or school, it comes with a price tag.
Fundraisers aren't the...
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The "Why" Behind Trinity Episcopal School
In the vibrant, culturally rich city of New Orleans, Trinity Episcopal School stands out as a school that not only meets high academic standards but also...
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St. Martin’s Saints Spooktacular and Haunted House
Get ready for a frightfully...
Teens Have Too Much Pressure
Teens today have way too much pressure on them compared to how we grew up in the 70’s, 80's and even 90’s. The world is such a different place than it used to be and...
Our 6 Year Old Golfer is the Gulf Coast Champion, But It Hasn’t All Been Easy
We started Wallace’s official golf journey in the Spring of this year. My husband signed him up for his first tournament through U.S. Kids...
Brother Martin Graduate Swinging His Way to an NCAA Career
What started as a few hours out of the house, on a City Park golf course, has turned into a state championship and an NCAA career. Kyle Traub, a 2024...
Tiny But Mighty :: Raising a Preemie
I wasn’t ready. I think the only person who thought they were ready was my daughter. All 2.5 pounds of her.
I was 25 weeks and 5 days pregnant when she decided to make...
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Family Game Night Ideas
Our family life is hectic. We have daily schedules that consist of working full-time jobs and side hustles while making sure that our kids are getting school work completed and...