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...
Like most of the people I know, I grew up in a household where physical discipline of children was normal, accepted, and expected. I'm not about to dive into how that impacts me today, but I am going to...
Summer is almost here! Most of us are filling our calendars with family vacations and summer camps, but don't forget about VBS! What's VBS you ask? It's Vacation Bible School! VBS is offered at many churches throughout the NOLA...
If you have three kids or have ever thought about adding that third kid to your family then I am sure you've seen the articles on how hard having three kids is. Maybe you have also heard from friends...
What Teachers REALLY Want for Teacher Appreciation Week
Aah, Teacher Appreciation Week … the highly anticipated week where we teachers are spoiled with treats, coffee, discounts, and social media recognition. The faculty lounge is always decorated and filled with yummy...
I have noticed something about myself lately that I am not so proud of. I have been guilty of this for years with all of my children. It is something I am determined to change ... I will no...
Welcome to the Team
My daughter was 7 years old when she begged me to take her first gymnastics class. She had been doing dance for four years and we did summer soccer, but gymnastics was something that I had...
With the 1st semester of school about 8 weeks in, routines have been established, expectations have been set, grades have been given, and maybe your parent anxiety has kicked in a little (or a lot). It’s time to schedule...
Do I dare say the end of the school year is near?
There are less than three months left in this school year and as a school admin, I know Spring time is everyone's favorite time to plan fun and...
Disclosure: This post was written by Katye Irwin, LPC, LPC-S, NCC and Tricia Newton, LPC, NCC, counselors in Upper and Middle School Divisions, and sponsored by The Academy of the Sacred Heart.
Confidence Coaching Our Daughters
Building Confidence
When we ask a...
The start of high school comes with many firsts. It’s an exciting time for a young teen and lots of fun experiences await them. One of the most anticipated experiences is the Homecoming dance. With Friday Night Lights games...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Ursuline Academy, New Orleans.
Raising Reggio: Three Ways to Bring the Reggio Emilia Approach to Learning Home
“Each child is unique and the protagonist of his or her own growth. Children desire to acquire knowledge,...
How old were you when you first shaved your legs? Do you remember? I was 12 when my mom finally gave in to this rite of passage, but I also remember very much wanting to have the "privilege" sooner...
Kindergartners Should NOT Have Homework
Every night, my 5-year-old has an hour to two hours worth of homework. Which means that I or my spouse have an hour or two of homework. We have an older child, who occasionally had...