Interesting fact: We never used the word BULLYING in high school.
Bullies were jerks who used fists, stole lunch money, and picked on nerds – they weren’t people who were using words. Pranks, no matter how nasty or unkind, weren’t...
The boy gets in trouble for play wrestling with his friend at school for the third time in a week. “Ok buddy, three times means you’re getting a punishment. We’ve talked about this. You can play rough with your...
School is back in session for most students across the globe and some parents are choosing virtual learning for their student(s). Aside from the traditional school supplies list of pencils, pens, and notebooks students attending school virtually need computers,...
New Orleans Moms Blog recently invited readers to submit questions about schools and education to EdNavigator, a new nonprofit organization working to help New Orleans families keep kids on track from preschool to college. The second of the top two questions...
Fear.
It gripped me the day that I got that phone call from the director at the preschool. A spot for Andrew would be available at the school we had selected for him when he was a wee baby at...
NO MORE YELLING! {A Parenting Strategy that Really Works}
Raising small humans to be respectful people is HARD WORK. I'd even say it has been the hardest job I've ever had. I've been told that kids don't come with manuals,...
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Compassion and Kindness :: Virtues for the Life of the Mind
One of my heroes is Mother Teresa. Selfishly, because of her compassionate work establishing an orphanage in Delhi that would eventually enable my...
It's Mardi Gras time! Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! What would Carnival season be without a photo contest? We want to see your little ones out and about enjoying the most wonderful time of the year! After all, Mardi...
We are thrilled to introduce you all to four new members of the New Orleans Moms Blog team. Each one is a dynamic, fun, warm and inspiring New Orleans mom, and we can't wait for you all to get...
For those of you who know me, you know that I teach high school students. The approach to high school is very different than the approach I take with my elementary-aged child. First of all, there's no evidence or...
Our family had an active social calendar pre-pandemic. We went to every birthday party we were invited to. Our sons played sports at our neighborhood playground. During the summer they did swim team. We were frequent fliers at The...
We’ve all heard it – the advice given to us by the “older and wiser” folks who have already gone through parenting little ones. Sometimes they offer good advice, and other times, well ... not so much. Fortunately, I’ve been...
I have two kids in elementary school, and since kindergarten, we have been having homework. While in kindergarten it wasn’t included in the grade, but now in first grade and up it is a different story.
Science proves that homework...
The Tooth Fairy's First Visit: Plus Tips From One Fairy to Another
We all know that in the eyes of a child that Santa is a big deal. But did you know the tooth fairy is just as cool?
My daughter...