Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Trinity Episcopal School. That said, we are honored to share this lovely post written by a local mom (and former New Orleans Mom writer and staffer), Catherine Karas.
Why Our Family Chooses Trinity Episcopal School...
Dear Carpool Cutter:
Our children's school has given us very clear guidelines (with an illustrated map no less!) about where you are supposed to enter the carpool line. You've got the school's logo on the back of your car so...
It's my daughter's first year of high school and her first year without a uniform. That's right, no uniforms in high school. In our parish, the public schools have uniforms from K-8th grades, but parents continue to vote "no"...
The Thrill of Being a Jesuit Cheerleader :: Go Blue Jays!
Planting the seed.
When I returned home to New Orleans a few years ago for our son to attend Jesuit High School, I never could have imagined our daughter, Abby,...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital of New Orleans.
“Her feet turn in.”
“She’s tripping and falling a lot.”
“He’s really bowlegged or knocked kneed.”
The infant, toddler and early walking child undergo a lot of changes to their lower...
5 Reasons I Am Real Hesitant to Hand My Tween a Smartphone
Dear reader,
I’m a mom parenting in the digital age, and to be very honest with you, many days I’d love to move off the grid. There is a...
On Living Abroad in Indonesia
My husband and I have been married for 13 years and are the proud parents of Nick (11) and Maddie (9). We are both originally from New Orleans, and we were happily living in...
I have been circling blocks trying to find a parking spot so I can catch my son's performance from camp. I’m frantically trying to make it on time so I don’t miss the performance. The guilt I am feeling...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Stuart Hall.
What You Need to Know About Stuart Hall
Stuart Hall is a school built for boys and designed to help them thrive. At the heart of the Stuart Hall experience is our...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Ursuline Academy.
Unleashing Creativity :: Angela's Creative Keychains - A First-Grade Business Adventure
Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, with a rich history dating back to 1727, has always been committed to fostering strong and...
Monday, January 2nd was my kids’ first day back to school after the holidays. I work in a different district and was looking forward to a few days at home by myself before I had to return to my...
This is 12 {Not a Man but Not a Child}
Twelve is growing his hair so he can hide behind it.
Twelve has a vocabulary that rivals my own.
Twelve hides in his room and texts his friends.
Twelve snuggles up in bed next...
The first quarter of school always flies by. It takes a solid two weeks for kids to shake off the summer just in time for Labor Day holiday. New teachers, new classmates, fall sports, school fairs, and BAM! It...
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....