Never in my life have I had to be as strong for another person as being a mother requires. I have certainly had my share of trials and tribulations, but I mean it in the sense of putting your chin...
We are thrilled to introduce our community to eleven new members of the New Orleans Moms Blog team. Each one is a dynamic, warm and inspiring New Orleans mom, and we can’t wait for you all to get to...
I Love My Kids, But Thanksgiving Kicked My Butt
I am a working mom. I work full time. Five days a week. So when the Thanksgiving break arrived, I was excited for what I consider the kick off of the...
Disclosure :: This sponsored post is brought to you by our friends at Ursuline Academy.
5 Ways to Raise a Culturally Competent Child
Now more than ever, our world needs culturally competent citizens. Where do we start? Our future leaders. As parents,...
I used to pray for the things I have now. Maybe you've heard some variation of that before. Lately, it rings true for me. It is so easy to recognize the struggle and focus on the hardships. I don't...
I've been reading the Artist's Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children through a book study at my church. In this book and its predecessor, The Artist's Way, the author, Julia Cameron, asserts that making room in your life for...
Social media, while it certainly is a wonderful avenue for support, can also be a place where we second-guess and question ourselves as mothers. When we see the perfectly coifed offspring of our "friends" with their precious, unstained smocked...
Let's just say this ain't my first rodeo at the whole pregnancy thing, but it appears I'm riding a different animal this go-round. And I'm getting one heck of a ride!
Moms: is this just me?
I'm curious to know...
I love any excuse to celebrate and be festive. One thing, though, I cannot get behind: trinkets for EVERY holiday at school! Seriously, it is not just Valentines we are passing out, we are "welcome to bring treats" for...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
For the first 2 to 5 days after delivery, your baby will receive a small amount of colostrum at each feeding, which is a thick, rich milk that is high in...
A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Why Discussing Female (and Male) Anatomy is an Important Part of Raising Kids.
I started my Physical Therapy career in the world of sports medicine and orthopedics, but after the birth of my...
Disclosure: We are well aware that there is no PERFECT marriage. Today, Brianne Oxenrider of Begin to Feel Better, shares five ways you can begin to improve your relationship right NOW!
Ships in the Night :: Five Ways to Improve...
Missing Friends
One of the biggest challenges my children have experienced during social distancing is missing their school friends. The boys are 10 (almost 11) and 12 and socialization is such a huge part of their development. Social distancing hit...
Ladies and gentlemen, 2017 is almost over and the holidays are upon us! At the end of each year, I find myself scrambling to get everything done. Between Christmas teas, family photos, traveling and that darn elf, I soon...