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. 

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Carnival season is around the corner, and it's time to pull out the beads, glitter, tulle and paints, and get creative for the upcoming Mardi Gras season! Today I am sharing a few, simple DIY projects to get you in...
Fall (and cooler temps – yay!) is approaching and with that comes the promise of the holiday season. Translation: it’s time to take those family photos for holiday cards! Am I right? I remember when I was taking portraits, I would...
Mama Burnout :: Back to School You know that feeling when your kids are going to be late to school and your adrenaline is pumping?! Yelling at everyone to get their shoes on and PLEASE brush your teeth. Just to...
What Does Autism Look Like? “He is absolutely adorable! He doesn’t look like anything is wrong with him.” So I ask, what is the look of someone with Autism? Patrick was born at 41 weeks and developed just as any typical baby...
You've probably heard of the idea that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. This is usually shared as a caution for adults, or possibly even teenagers, to think thoughtfully about who we...
My Childhood Growing up, I had a lot of freedom. I was a latch-key kid. I was allowed to roam the neighborhood and play at friends' houses. I was able to play outside until dark as long as it was...
Some moms strive to be the best. That’s great and huzzah to them. I strive to be mediocre and just ok. Why? Because when I go above that goal, everyone is surprised, even myself. But my mediocrity knows no bounds. Here are a...
B.Y.O.B. has a new meaning when it comes to weeknight family-pleasing meals: build your own bowl. I have been very lucky to have non-picky eaters for kids. I chalk it up to having diversity in cuisine at a very young...
Now that the holidays are over, it is time for back to school! Here are five tips to help you keep your child on track for academic success this year. Literacy is very important even in our technology-driven world....
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 The Avenue Family Dentistry. 5 Dental Facts That All Moms (and Moms-To-Be) Should Know There are so many questions when a brand-new baby enters the picture, and in addition to their ten tiny fingers...
I am the 1 in 8 suffering from infertility. Looking at pictures of my family, you would have no idea. But it was a long and emotionally painful road to get to having the two girls I have today....
Thoughts on the High Expectations of Kindergarten For the first few months of school, my son hated Kindergarten. The first few weeks were great because it was all so new and fun … but as soon as the “honeymoon” was over,...