The Glad Game
In 1913, Eleanor Porter wrote a book about a girl named Pollyanna who sees the world in a positive way. When Pollyanna starts to feel low, she plays "the Glad Game" and thinks of things to be...
Full disclosure: This post was written with the complete permission of my son. He has read it and approved its publishing. That said, we've chosen to publish it anonymously. This post is part 3 of a 5-part series, following...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Elevate.
Experience The New Elevate Spa at Ochsner Clearview
The brand new Ochsner campus at Clearview (at the corner of Veterans) is stunning from the moment you walk in. Physicians' offices for primary...
I am one of those individuals who really enjoyed being pregnant. After two weeks of nausea, it was smooth sailing. I exercised up until the week I gave birth, ate healthy (ok, I had a few chocolate éclairs here...
How a Surprise Dwarfism Diagnosis Changed Our Lives for the Better
Sutton's birth was a little dramatic but with the way her whole pregnancy was (hello, Braxton hicks and false labor for weeks!), I wasn't all that surprised. It was...
Let me explain depression that nobody sees.
March 26 was supposed to mark my 11th week of pregnancy; instead it marked the day I lost my baby. Three days prior, my husband and I walked into a doctor's office excitedly anticipating...
Author's Note: I am not a physician and cannot provide medical advice. If you have any specific concerns or questions about colds and viruses, please contact your physician.
The BEST At-Home Remedy for Sick Season: The Wet Sock Method
It’s not...
What to Do After You KonMari
After reading Jaime's KonMari article about Marie Kondo's book, The Life-Changing Method of Tidying Up, I got inspired to purge and make my house a joyful place to come home to. I bet you got inspired and decluttered...
On January 1, 1991 when I was 4 years old, I was diagnosed with cancer. Specifically Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. For 3 years I received treatment and chemotherapy locally at Children's Hospital. Sometime when I was in high school, I...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Atlas Psychiatry.
Everything You Need to Know About Preschool Intelligence Testing
As a psychologist in New Orleans, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job is helping parents navigate the sometimes choppy waters...
Baby registries are wonderful. They make gift-giving easy when that shower invitation arrives and you want to give the honoree a gift you know they'll love for their little one.
But for those times when you want to give something...
Dealing with Dairy Allergy in Breastfed Babies
I recently returned from an all-inclusive trip abroad. About two days after we returned, my six-month-old baby started acting really fussy. She could not sleep on her own anymore and had to sleep...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Pivotal PT + Wellness.
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy :: Yes, Pelvic PT Is For Kiddos Too
There’s Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for kids?!
We actually get this question a lot! Many, many people (potential...
Diagnosis: My Daughter Has Apraxia of Speech
According to a blog I refer to frequently, “Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a relatively uncommon speech disorder. It is a neurological disorder caused by problems with motor planning and programming of the...