It’s That Time of Year Again
Front yards are decorated with spider webs and ghost parties. Pumpkin spice is in the air. It’s officially… time to start thinking about next school year.
We all know that New Orleans is a unique...
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Rock Their Lunchbox :: 5...
As Director of Operation Playground for KaBOOM!, I saw a lot in New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina, but I’ll never forget the first time I saw ‘Play World’ in New Orleans. It was a...
When it comes to motherhood, I sometimes feel a little lost. I find myself looking around for a good example of what a good mom should be. Not because I want to get sucked into the comparison game, but...
Swatting :: It Can Happen To You Or Your Kids {An Online Danger Parents Need to Know About}
“I Got Swatted”
I was putting my kids to bed one night a few weeks ago when I received a text from a...
Benefits of Choosing a Catholic Education in New Orleans
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A Time of Reflection
In closing out the celebration of the New Orleans tricentennial, we reflect on how Catholicism has shaped our city....
Just when I think I am suffering from a degree of "random website Facebook sharing exhaustion" that makes me want a break from social media, I see something so moving that I couldn't help but perpetuate the sharing. I...
Sugarcoating was never my strong suit. Even as a child, I can remember my mother’s surprise and slight embarrassment to my shockingly honest responses to her colleague’s benign inquiry, “And how are you doing today?” As an Executive Coach,...
Our School Community Is MADD :: We Love You, Abby
It came through as a text but the words on my phone made no sense. I stood there reading that a young girl and member of our school community was...
Anxiety built through my veins like a warehouse fire.
I was leaving my daughter, Marjorie, for the first time with a sitter I did not know. I was flying to speak at the National Eating Disorder Association conference in California....
Should My Kids Skip Traditional Schooling?
As a mother of three young children, with my eldest just three years old, I find myself standing at a pivotal crossroads regarding their educational journey. Reflecting on my own educational experiences and the...
A few weeks ago, my school celebrated Homecoming Week. In addition to the actual homecoming game, the week included daily dress-up themes, a door-decorating contest, a pep rally, a community parade, and a Homecoming Dance. The week was fun....
You are the real MVPs!
My children have been in your care for over a month, and I must say... BRAVO! I'm honestly not sure how you are pulling this off, but you are. Last school year ended abruptly. You...
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Potty Training With Child Number One
We started to potty train our son when he started showing signs that he was ready. Lucky for us, this correlated with our second pregnancy...