My child has a peanut allergy. While this is something that we deal with every day, I am focused on not letting this allergy interfere with her daily life. I am against taking the “bubble kid” approach; she goes...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital New Orleans.
We’re answering your biggest question: How do I prepare my child to go back to school during a pandemic?
Fall is nearly upon us, which means it’s time for school,...
Heart disease is the number one killer in Louisiana and in America. Heart disease does not discriminate against age, race or gender. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. As a mom,...
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Drumming Up Success :: How Music Helps Kids Learn and Heal
Music offers many benefits to help children prepare for future success. Involvement in music may improve a child's cognitive development as...
The ADULTS ONLY Le Blanc Spa All inclusive Resort ... 10/10 Recommend!
Summers are not just for our kids; we need to take time to focus on our marriage, relationships, and even have some self-care. After spending a week away,...
Disclosure :: tasc Performance, a New Orleans based company, sponsored this review and shared many awesome products to try. However, I've already placed a repeat order for more and would NOT be baring all on the Internet if I...
Recently, New Orleans’ beloved Steve Gleason was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor a civilian can earn. I was vaguely familiar with his optimism and humility, but it wasn’t until the ceremony that I truly comprehended how...
On October 4, 2013, Nadia Harris gave birth to Dawson Aidan.
And Maxwell Alexander. And just a moment later, Joseph Matthew.
Next came Micah Quinn Harris, and finally, Elizabeth Anne Harris II.
That's five babies. Quintuplets.
The babies - that's four boys and...
When you ask someone whether you should find out the sex of your baby in advance or at the delivery, you will be met with strong answers. Both “sides” adamantly proclaim their way is the best.
Finding out whether you’re...
My Greatest Fear
What I fear most is not knowing who I am. I don’t mean literally forgetting my own name, but I am scared of losing myself. In the society we live in, losing who you are is easy....
A couple of weekends ago I attended a typical New Orleans baby shower for a cousin. The mother-to-be looked radiant in her brilliant blue dress, there were fleur de lis embossed blue mints, napoleons on the dessert table and,...
Baby Girl-
It’s been over 5 years since we found out about you, and less than 5 years since you’ve been gone. For about 24 weeks, you got to know your sister. I think it’s because of you that she...
I'm sitting on the couch, doing absolutely nothing.
Not watching TV, looking at my phone, or reading a book. I’m just staring at the wall.
But here's the kicker -- I have a boat load to do. When I left work...
What You Need to Know about Preventing and Identifying Brain Injuries in Children
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by University Medical Center New Orleans.
Because we see far too many traumatic injuries in our Level 1 Trauma Center, University Medical...