The Neighborhood Mom
I always knew I was going to be super involved with our kids. I volunteer at school, know who their friends are, give them an open space to talk, and just know what is going on in...
Starting A New School Year with My Anxious Kid
School has always been hard for my oldest, Brady. He struggles academically and socially. Being on the spectrum, having ADHD and now social anxiety makes for transitions difficult to say the...
In Sports, Performers Set The Stage
Right now, there is no shortage of fantastic sports to watch. Whether it's Simone Biles at the Olympics (watch her documentary on Netflix if you have not!) or our own Jefferson Parish children playing...
Why Such a Pain for Teens to Go to the Movies??
At age 13, my daughter was a huge Marvel fan. She watched all the movies and TV shows on Disney+. So, when one of the big Spiderman movies came...
The Final Chapter of High School ... Is This Real??
I sit here today with a mind joyfully full of priceless memories and a heart overflowing with pride, but somehow the words to express it all don't seem to flow....
Our Top 10 Snack Ideas to Beat the Summer Heat
If your kids are like mine, they are always in the pantry or the refrigerator looking for a snack. Here in Louisiana, we also have to deal with the unbearable...
Decoding Teen Words
Am I really that old?
As a mom of two teens and a middle school teacher, I often ask myself, "what did they say?" Some things I don't ask the meaning because let's be honest, do I...
Navigating the Digital Age :: Five Apps to Approach with Caution
As a parent of four children ranging from ages 19 down to 7, I've come to understand that each child has unique needs and requires tailored parenting techniques. Throughout...
Ask just about any adult, and they will tell you that middle school/junior high was a terrible time for them. Beyond the mortifying awkwardness that is puberty, navigating new social structures, dealing with bullying and mean girls, and adjusting...
Sending Your Baby to College? Here's Some Advice
As we come upon graduation season, many moms are about to send a child off to college. I’ve been teaching college students for over 20 years and for several years, I served...
Girl Drama :: Navigating Middle School Mayhem
The girl drama in middle school is a real thing. The combination of hormones, life transitions, and changing relationships can make sixth through eighth grade especially challenging for middle school friendships.
Boys are just...
When Your Child Doesn't Make the Team ....
It’s one of the hardest things our children will go through, not making the team. It’s brutal, it stings, it’s heartbreaking. Sometimes it hurts us (the parents) more than them, watching them...
The other day, my sons had to pick which classes to take next year, which will be their junior year of high school. (How they let itty bitty babies into high school, I’ll never know.) Their peers have begun...
Editor’s Note: This post is written by a local mom sharing her thoughts on teen drinking and whether or not she will allow it in her home. We recognize that your thoughts may look different than her thoughts and...