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...
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Journey Through a Trinity Education
“Trinity Episcopal School's mission is to build confident and resilient upstanders on a foundation of academic excellence, moral responsibility, and faith to make a positive difference...
Co-sleeping Chronicles: Why it Works for Us … For Now
I know, I know. Co-sleeping is on fire in a sea of hot topics among moms. My intent here is not to debate, but rather to share my family’s experience...
Chore Time :: Start them Young
Mommas, aren’t you tired of doing it all? Yes, absolutely. Dream about the day when your kids are old enough to help around the house? Yes! The time is now! My daughter has been...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by R.E.A.D. NOLA.
Early Literacy Classes With R.E.A.D. NOLA
Imagine a place where your young child can play with other children, spend some time with you, play with sensory toys, sing songs, make music and...
When a Softball Girl Becomes a Baseball Mom
I grew up at the ballpark. I played softball through high school and my brother played baseball and soccer so we were always at the park. Those softball days hold a special...
Baseball Siblings :: The Real MVPs
The game of baseball can get a bad rap sometimes. It can be slow and hot and very little excitement. To the average baseball-loving adult, watching a game is fun no matter the excitement...
Lazy, Low-Cost, At-Home Summer Activities For Littles
It's only May, yet my leather seats have already begun to burn the backs of my legs when I get in the car. The girls are complaining of hot metal buckles and the...
The Nola-PS NCAP, formerly known as the One App, results for early childhood were released today and I’m annoyed for multiple reasons.
For context, I have spent a decade working as an administrator in charter education here in the city....
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...
I wonder every day if I'm doing this right -- did I remember to switch the laundry in time for Spirit Day? Did I make everyone's lunch? Did I answer that awkward question right? Was I too hard on...
If you have a child with asthma, cystic fibrosis, or any other pulmonary disorder, the idea of sending your child to summer camp may seem daunting. The medications, medical equipment, and special care a child with a pulmonary disorder...
Mom confession: I have a slight obsession with taking professional family photos. My husband and my wallet hate it, but, I can’t help capturing the cute, color-coordinated moments forever. And, with the kids constantly changing as they grow, it’s...
Last week I took my son to his "test" date for a pre-K program we are applying for. I've done all the things a mom of a pre-preschooler should do. I researched schools, narrowed my selections down, submitted the...