Ways to Give Back in New Orleans this Holiday Season
It's hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner. With temptations to spend money and buy things everywhere, it can be difficult not to get caught up...
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Homer Plessy Community Schools :: Every Child Is Welcome
Throughout New Orleans, we know choosing an exceptional school for your family is not always easy. Navigating the registration process can sometimes...
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Experience Excellence at Audubon
Since its founding in 1981 Audubon Schools has grown to be one of the most coveted schools in New Orleans. Whether it be the Montessori and French programs at...
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Writing with Purpose: Finding My Voice at McGehee—A Junior’s Perspective
The writing program at McGehee encourages freedom and a capacity for self-expression. Students form a relationship with the words they...
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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...