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Preschoolers

preschoolers

New Orleans Mom is the ultimate resource for parents of preschoolers in the New Orleans area. From fun local activities to community support and practical parenting advice, we provide the tools you need to navigate the preschool years with confidence. Whether you’re looking for expert tips or ways to connect with other parents, New Orleans Mom is here to support you every step of the way.

Looking for fun ways to keep your preschoolers entertained in New Orleans? We’ve got you covered! Check out our guides for our favorite playgrounds and places for water fun perfect for little ones across the city. Our team of local moms also share insights on the importance of play for little ones and tips for getting started in youth sports. Discover fun ways to brighten your preschooler’s day and explore all the amazing activities New Orleans has to offer!

New Orleans Mom provides valuable tips for parenting preschoolers, covering topics like co-sleeping , where to find swimming lessons and our guide to finding the right preschool program for your family in New Orleans. Written by local moms, our articles help build a supportive community for families in the area.

Whether you’re a parenting pro or just beginning the preschool adventure, we are here to support, inspire, and help you create lasting memories while building a strong, connected family community in this amazing city we call home.

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...
Every week, all three of my daughters take dance lessons, and all three are in separate back-to-back classes. This means our Tuesday afternoons are a rush home from school where we spend slightly less than an hour unpacking school...
New Orleans Early Childhood Applications If you’d like to enroll your child in an early childhood center for next school year, the application for publicly-funded programs is now open. Similar to the process for K-12 enrollment, you will complete one...
Rewards and positive reinforcement are the key to any good potty-training method. But when the training takes an unexpectedly long and messy path like ours did, the rewards tend to get just as grandiose as the process. The promise...
We've got our hands full. Lest we forget, the old man in the grocery store will remind us. Our google calendar alerts will remind us. The constant go-go-go of our weekend will remind us. The to-do list that never...
I was raised in a household where manners were everything. I'm talking "yes/no ma'am," "yes/no sir, "yes," and never "yeah," with "please" and "thank you" day in and day out. And of course, always apologize when you've done wrong (even...
It started as a way to calm my own anxiety if I'm being completely honest. My oldest wasn't even three years old yet, but she was starting a Mother's Day Out program twice a week, and I was starting...
The first day of school is almost upon us, with a whole host of fresh new “firsts” and beginnings. So why do I feel so sad, like something is ending? It’s no secret I’m not a huge fan of the newborn...
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...
Disclosure :: there are affiliate links embedded in this post.  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...
{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....