Let me preface this by saying that the most overwhelming part of parenting for me are the number of decisions there are to make. I am slowly accepting that I will always be making decisions for my children. Decisions...
Hey Coach!
Yeah! You! The one screaming from first base. Where’s the million dollar prize for winning the game? When does your interview on The Ellen Show air? Which of these spectators in tailgate chairs is the Division 1 college...
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As an elementary teacher and aspiring librarian, I've noticed that young students share an innate love and appreciation for our planet, its fragile environments, and the well-being of animals and...
Editor's Note :: all New Orleans families should thoroughly investigate the available daycare, preschool and child care options in your area. In our New Orleans mom's guide to daycare, we provide advice and guidance in selecting a daycare in...
{Author's note: I absolutely recognize that this is a great film to show to a coming-of-age kid already completely aware of the birds and the bees. My perspective is that of a mother of the typical young Pixar audience...
Recently, we picked up a kid from daycare for the last time. This was a known event, an understood timeframe, but even still, the grief of the day came quickly. I found myself in tears more than once in...
First Days of School
It’s that time of year again when our little loves are heading off to school. Whether this will be your child’s first experience away from you or one of many, it’s not always an easy transition....
Dear Cocomelon: Thank you for Existing
As a toddler mom, it’s not easy to get much done when my toddler is awake. As much as I think I’ll get laundry, work, or a quick moment to rest, you’re instantly pulled...
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The truth about the summertime surge of RSV
If you live in the South, you have likely heard that Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has been running rampant, which is unusual for this...
What is a balance bike?
A balance bike looks like a regular two-wheel bike, except it doesn’t have pedals. A kid sits on the seat and then uses their feet to push off the ground to make the bike move....
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Living in a Post-Pandemic World :: 5 Tips to Help Your Children Adjust Successfully
New Orleans is opening up just in time for summer fun! While...
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A Reason to Get Excited :: Sharkey's Cuts...
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The other day, while I was poking around the account settings of my Netflix account to update my payment information, I came across an interesting link.
Download your personal information
“The download will include a copy of your viewing activity on...