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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. 

In preparation for Hurricane season , we hope our readers will find the following links helpful: Official Louisiana Hurricane Survival Guide Breastfeeding During Emergencies Staying Safe During a Disaster while Pregnant Talking with Kids After the Hurricane If you have a resource to share, email...
All of our children are back in school in the greater New Orleans area, and you may have had a day that looks and sounds something like this: It’s 7:00 a.m. You’re trying to get yourself and your kids cleaned,...
We are zoo people. We love to go to the Audubon Zoo, especially when the weather is that cool breezy perfect that you get in NOLA about two weeks a year. We are members so we can go as often...
Is there anything more rewarding than looking at a chubby 15 pound baby and knowing that you "grew" that baby, first in your body and now on your milk? Is there anything sweeter than an 8 week old baby, who...
Ask and you shall receive. You all asked for my top workouts for after the baby, so here you go. Now, if only it was that easy: to ask and receive. To ask for your pre-pregnancy body back and POOF!...
My friends and and family with tell you that there is rarely an occasion where I am not carrying around a camera.  I ALWAYS have one on hand, whether it is one of my SLRs, a point & shoot,...
As any mom can attest, diaper rashes are quite possibly one of nature's cruelest jokes. They can turn a happy-go-lucky baby into a screaming terror in minutes, and they can make a peaceful home suddenly crazy. We've been lucky...
One of the many things we learned while Addison was in the NICU is that babies who have been on a ventilator or given strong antibiotics are at a higher risk for hearing loss. We didn't really think anything...
Childbirth. When you're pregnant for the first time, it is both inevitable and unknowable.  But thanks to TLC and the Discovery Channel, our heads are filled with lots of images and expectations.  I certainly had watched my share of...
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...