Report cards came home recently.
Throughout my entire academic career, I fixated on my grades. I saw grades as a reflection of my self-worth, and I wasn’t happy if my grades weren’t perfect. I put so much emphasis on my...
Because I know I will be asked ... my own daughter did summer camp and now sails at Southern Yacht Club, which is a membership based option. That said, Community Sailing is a great organization that is open to...
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Confidence to Explore The World :: Private, French Immersion at Ecole Bilingue
In an increasingly multilingual world, a bilingual education allows students to excel academically, open doors to greater opportunity, and develop...
Help! Not Another Fundraiser
Congrats! Your kid has made the team or has been asked to join the club! Whether this is recreation all-stars, travel ball, competition cheer / dance, or school, it comes with a price tag.
Fundraisers aren't the...
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The "Why" Behind Trinity Episcopal School
In the vibrant, culturally rich city of New Orleans, Trinity Episcopal School stands out as a school that not only meets high academic standards but also...
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St. Martin’s Saints Spooktacular and Haunted House
Get ready for a frightfully...
Our 6 Year Old Golfer is the Gulf Coast Champion, But It Hasn’t All Been Easy
We started Wallace’s official golf journey in the Spring of this year. My husband signed him up for his first tournament through U.S. Kids...
School Dance Proposal Season, Will You Be My Date?
As fall approaches and many students are gearing up for Friday night lights, it can only mean one thing ... Hoco is right around the corner! Back in the day going...
Getting Started in Youth Sports
When should your kids start playing sports? It can feel like a really big decision. Diving into youth sports for the first time has been an exciting adventure for our family. My son, who is...
In 2020 my son Henry Friedler died by a self inflicted gunshot. This was the culmination of a long and heart wrenching battle with Bipolar Disorder. In coming to grips with my son’s death, I started to write his...
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Teaching Children Social Acceptance
Acceptance is not just a subject you discuss now and then or only practice at certain times. It is an everyday value that shows...
Chapelle Graduates Soar to New Heights As Professional Pilots
I've shared about my daughters' journies as pilots before, but I am proud to say they are both still flying through life (literally). A lot has changed since I first shared...
Yes, I Told My Daughter She Can Curse…
One day, my daughter and I were talking about strangers, being safe, and bullies. A lot is going on outside in the real world, and I want her to know different tools...
Disclosure :: Cox Communications sponsored this post. That said, the team at New Orleans Mom believes that the topic of digital equity is extremely relevant in modern day parenting. Imagine a day-to-day life without access to internet. It's hard...