Does taking a week's vacation to San Francisco with a nearly 3 year old and 5 month old baby make us adventurous or just plain crazy?
There was a time I would have called myself a veteran, expert traveler. In...
I firmly believe that New Orleans is not where I am from; it is who I am. It is more than just a place; it is a state of mind, an emotion. It is a sight, a sound, a feel,...
We all know it’s “that” season!
The season to GIVE: thanks, love, gifts…and germs!
Between Emma’s clear runny nose, green snotty nose, raspy cough, low-grade fever and moaning groaning whining, she’s had this “germ” as long as I can remember. I know...
Have you ever held a penguin? Yeah, I didn't think so! And honestly, the thought had never crossed my mind either. Sure, I have watched random penguin documentaries on The Discovery Channel and caught snippets of Happy Feet, but...
Heart disease is the number one killer in Louisiana and in America. Heart disease does not discriminate against age, race or gender. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. As a mom,...
As I was going through the Pre-K admissions process last year for my youngest child Harry, I could not help but have anxiety. Was he ready? Was he prepared? Even though all the research today points to the importance...
Last week we set off on a family adventure to the most magical place on earth: Disney World! I have been to Disney a dozen times and while it was always fun, it was never as magical as seeing it...
If you've ever considered cloth diapering, you know there is a lot to consider. What type? What brand? What size? How many? How to clean? Thankfully there are several websites that provide excellent information. I recommend Green Mountain Diapers...
We all try our best to take care of our little ones’ teeth. We persevere through the power struggle of who will hold the toothbrush. We negotiate with clenched little teeth and pursed little lips. After all of this,...
This is the time of year when most of us are starting to get deep in the midst of holiday planning. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here and we will be well on our way to celebrating...
It’s a topic we hear mentioned frequently as educators discuss the different opportunities and challenges our children and youth face in preparing for the work world. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) published a report highlighting the...
Growing up in New Orleans, one of my absolute favorite holiday traditions was going to Celebration in the Oaks with my grandmother. We often went several times throughout the season, sometimes just to drive through and see the lights...
We moved to New Orleans when I was pregnant with my first child. Thus in the early months of first time motherhood, I didn't know many (okay, any) other new mothers. As I'm sure you know, there is NOTHING...
As the Admission Director at a New Orleans area independent school, I encounter the parents of prospective preschool aged students on a daily basis. Many are exploring schooling options for the first time, a task that can seem quite...