Potty training. What a topic! First off, the name is all wrong. More appropriate would be "bathroom boot camp" or "parent training."
Why you should listen to me on this subject: I have one beautiful potty-trained 2 1/2 year old.
Why...
I’m fortunate to have many fantastic friends with beautiful families, and a few of them are part of the new normal. What is the new normal you ask?
It’s gay parenting.
Growing up, I didn’t have any friends with gay parents...
It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans and you may be wondering what you need to bring for a full day of parades. Thankfully we are semi-experts on parading with kids, and we have you covered with the 10 things...
I just returned from visiting friends and family in France. I was particularly excited about going back because I met with old friends who now also have kids. My husband and I were first to have children among our...
Because we both work full-time, we had to navigate the tricky world of daycare selection in New Orleans about one and a half years ago. I don't know about the rest of you, but I was totally lost when...
I have taken my son out to eat at Hooters.
There. I’ve said it, and I'm not apologizing for it.
He was about to turn two, a friend of ours was celebrating his 40th birthday there, and kids were invited. So,...
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So many things come to mind when becoming a parent. As everyone says, parenting does not come with an instruction manual. Boy, do I wish it did. One of the instructions I wish came into play is the search...
It is a wonderful thing when your kids are out of diapers and are completely self-sufficient in the bathroom. I did not realize however, that even after all of these milestones occur, you should still pay attention to your...
Summertime is about to begin! For moms of little ones that means play dates at the splash pad. What's not to love about the splash pad? Water, shade, time to socialize with your friends. Added bonus: you don't really...
I know, I know. If you're not from New Orleans, family and Mardi Gras are the last two words you would ever put together. But, I'm here to tell you, erase everything out of your mind about crazy tourists...
Disclosure :: Tulane sponsored this post. Several moms on the New Orleans Moms Blog team are regulars at Tulane football games, though, and strongly recommend this family friendly outing ... especially now that they are back in uptown New Orleans!
Tulane...
Disclaimer: I am by no means an expert on the Montessori method. This post only tells of my specific experiences with Montessori at one school. If you would like to learn more about the Montessori method, I encourage you...
Ah. The TV. The Acropolis of the modern American family. A source of knowledge, entertainment, way out of boredom, even maybe shopping. A baby-sitter? Well ... Not in mine, and certainly not in my kid's. I am totally against watching TV, and I...