I'm a "Geriatric Millennial" raising a teenager. You may be wondering, what is a geriatric millennial? There are multiple definitions but what I most relate to is the "Oregon Trail Generation." This is known as a micro-generation of those...
OWA :: An Amazing Indoor Waterpark & It's 3 Hours Away!
The Gulf Shores / Orange Beach Alabama area is one of our go-to destinations every year. We absolutely love the beach and head that way once the summer hits....
Back in the late 90s (I can’t believe that’s possible), the place for us to be for all the fun Mardi Gras parades was St. Charles Ave and First Street. As always, times were different. I had a flip...
If you have recently moved to New Orleans, Mardi Gras with kids can be extremely overwhelming at first. But trust us - you want a Muses shoe, a Cleo cup, a Zulu coconut and all the beads you can catch!...
I am my son’s biggest fan! I cheer him on and I support him 100%. I want him to do well and succeed all the time! When he accomplishes something, I feel that excitement, tenfold! It brings us mommies...
I recently saw a meme referencing if someone bringing their kids to vote with them would be seen as a burden to others. Personally, I couldn’t think of a more important place for your kids to escort you than...
To The Hostess Who Saved My Sanity :: Thank You
As parents, most of us have been in the situation of going out to eat dinner with small kids. You really never know what you are going to get. Sometimes...
I Love You! :: 20 Cute Ways to Tell Your Kids You Love Them
Love is in the air. Well, for us parents, we love every day. The love we have for our children is unconditional. I tell my...
This post is sponsored by Ochsner Pediatric Cardiology but is an authentic first hand account from a local New Orleans mom, Caroline Robertson.
The Strongest Hearts Have the Most Scars
Everyone has gone through something in their lives that has altered...
Dear Lindsey,
I am not judging you. I will not judge you. Unfortunately, you are not alone in how you were feeling and what you experienced. However, it went too far. You should have been provided the help needed to...
As parents, we are challenged with all types of decisions relating to our children's well-being. Some choices are harder to make than others. Last year, we faced ongoing battles with schoolwork and attitude from one of our elementary-aged children.
Homework...
Monday, January 2nd was my kids’ first day back to school after the holidays. I work in a different district and was looking forward to a few days at home by myself before I had to return to my...
If you're anything like me, you belong to a number of group chats. In 2023, this is just another part of being a parent. My GroupMe includes chats for one kid's track team, and another kid's soccer team, a...
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...