Let Me Check My Schedule
Yes, I still carry a planner, and yes I use it multiple times a day. I also have an old-school paper calendar on my fridge. Lastly, I have a family calendar app on my phone,...
If you are a mom to a teen or tween girl, I am sure you have engaged in a clothing debate with your kid. Or you have scoured the internet for hours looking for cute, quality and age appropriate...
Over the weekend, the LHSAA Gymnastics State Championship was held at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. Local New Orleans gymnasts representing Mount Carmel Academy made school history by securing the Level 8 state title. Level 8 is the highest...
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...
My daughter is now 13, as she reminds me often, but I still think of this age as the end of the tween years. It's an interesting middle-ground between childhood and transitioning into teenage years. Some days she's moody...
Let me preface this by acknowledging that I am aware this is a true first-world problem and the fact my children even have money to burn is a privilege I do not take lightly. Their access to money to...
Family Movie Recommendation :: Yesterday
It can seem impossible to find a movie or show that appeals to both me and my husband and our teen and tween girls. My husband and teen like action movies like Gladiator and Planet...
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...
Dear Students,
Our year together is coming to a close, and it is such a bittersweet ending.
One on hand, I am glad the year is finally coming to an end. This year ranks among one of the most challenging of...
Who Gets In and Why :: A Review of a Popular Book about College Admission
My daughter is entering her junior year of high school. This, I’m told, is a critical time to begin thinking about college. Based on the...
I wonder every day if I'm doing this right -- did I remember to switch the laundry in time for Spirit Day? Did I make everyone's lunch? Did I answer that awkward question right? Was I too hard on...
Everyone parents their children differently, whether it is from their own upbringing or from learning what didn't work and improving from there. It's what makes everyone unique and their own person. There is no book that says 'This is...
The start of high school comes with many firsts. It’s an exciting time for a young teen and lots of fun experiences await them. One of the most anticipated experiences is the Homecoming dance. With Friday Night Lights games...
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,...