I have spent the better part of my twins’ first 3 years of life setting boundaries for them. “We eat at the table….We use please and thank you…No, you can’t cut your brother’s hair!”…the list is never-ending. And now, ...
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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...
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...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by BE-RAD Lab at the University of New Orleans.
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...
{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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by The Parenting Center of New Orleans.
The Parenting Center School Fair and Kindergarten Readiness Forum
The Parenting Center has been an integral part of New Orleans parenting culture for decades. Offering a range of...
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...
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...
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...
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...