We just celebrated my son's first birthday. It's like I came home from the hospital with this new tiny person, I blinked; and now, here I am. I have a one-year-old. A one-year-old toddler. I should be celebrating and I...
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...
I recently participated in a diet and lifestyle challenge for 6 weeks. Part of the challenge included giving yourself points for exercising every day. I know exercising is good for me. I know I should make time to do...
A Weekend Away ::
This past weekend, both the New Orleans and Red Stick Moms Blogs were thrilled to spend time at the Southern Hotel. It was a wonderful occasion for our teams to gather collectively to plan a phenomenal 2018,...
Being a new parent is both exciting and exhausting. There are so many fun new experiences but also many dangers. As a physician and mom, I get asked what is one condition that you wished you could warn new...
"Well, how many kids do you have?"
"I have five girls!"
"FIVE?? Are you done??"
Whether it be when we are out running errands, at church, or if my family merely comes up in conversation, the question as to whether or not we are...
My Nighttime Newborn Life Hack
No, it's not sleep. But I do wish it was! I don't know about y'all but one of the hardest parts of having a newborn is the lack of sleep. Getting up what feels like...
Potty training. What a topic! First off, the name is all wrong. More appropriate would be "bathroom boot camp" or "parent training."
Why you should listen to me on this subject: I have one beautiful potty-trained 2 1/2 year old.
Why...
I’m fortunate to have many fantastic friends with beautiful families, and a few of them are part of the new normal. What is the new normal you ask?
It’s gay parenting.
Growing up, I didn’t have any friends with gay parents...
I just returned from visiting friends and family in France. I was particularly excited about going back because I met with old friends who now also have kids. My husband and I were first to have children among our...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Lily House at Ursuline Academy. New Orleans Mom recognizes it is often hard to find a nursery program in New Orleans especially for children as young as 6 weeks (the Lily House starts...
Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Kristin Giefer. Kristin is a local mom and the owner of Kristin Giefer Pediatric Sleep Consulting.
This Local Pediatric Sleep Consultant Will Change Your Life!
A pediatric sleep consultant is a person who teaches you how...
Because we both work full-time, we had to navigate the tricky world of daycare selection in New Orleans about one and a half years ago. I don't know about the rest of you, but I was totally lost when...
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