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Perspectives in Parenting

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Sometimes you just need to hear the ideas, thoughts, and opinions of other parents. Our Perspectives in Parenting section is focused on providing a place for you to find out what other moms are thinking and how they are handling the issues that go along with the hard job of being a parent.

There are a lot of different perspectives in parenting and New Orleans Mom is a place where these different ideas can be shared. We strive to provide not just valuable information to mothers across the Crescent City, but also ideas about how to think about the issues in their lives.

In our Perspectives in Parenting section, you’ll find lots of stories about the everyday events, problems, annoyances, and issues that we all face as moms. We talk about the household and the challenges of keeping everyone in the family working together.  We offer tips on how to recognize and reflect on the good things in our lives. We also tackle difficult topics about our society and culture

Some of our perspectives in parenting stories offer key advice on wellness. We take you through some of the challenging parts of motherhood, like how and when to use a breast pump, while also offering an amusing look at alternative uses of breastmilk

Our writers talk about important things that Moms in the Big Easy need to know, such as how to teach financial responsibility to your children or how to survive the stresses of the holiday season. 

With more than 30 contributors to New Orleans Mom, we offer our readers unique Big Easy perspectives in parenting that they won’t find anywhere else. 

The Gift of Softball and School Sports I’m a mom of two high school girls. My daughters are currently in their sophomore and freshman years, and both play varsity softball. My sophomore daughter also plays travel ball. Right now we are...
Dear Fellow Parent, Thank you so much for inviting my child to your child’s birthday party. Unfortunately, we are unlikely to attend. In fact, if my kid hasn’t regularly mentioned your kid, we’re definitely not coming. Please do not take this...
I really am trying hard to be open-minded with the new way of the world, but there is one thing I cannot understand. Why are people trying to look like a completely different version of themselves? I understand a...
Falling in Love with New Orleans We were first introduced in November of 2020. I had heard about her storied history with food, rich tradition, language, and resilience shaped by generations of Spanish, French, African, West Indian, Caribbean and deep...
Disclosure :: There are affiliate links embedded in this post. That said, we hope you love these Louisiana children's books as much as we do!  Louisiana Children's Books {for All Ages} Home to some of the most unique cultures, Louisiana has...
We are just passed Mardi Gras mode and as I call it, the New Orleans New Year has finally started.  My January New Year's goals and resolutions have lost their momentum. I am back to many of my old...
Gentle Parenting has gained a lot of popularity these days and you might be wondering, “How does one become a gentle parent?” I type these words right after telling my oldest, “You’re being disrespectful, go get your math book,...

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"Here you go, Mom!" I hear from the backseat. I reach back with my free hand (other hand on the steering wheel), only to realize that I am being handed a piece of chewed gum. Ugh. "Mom, can you hold...
New Baby, New Job When I was preparing for the arrival of my second child, I was also preparing for a career shift. Some people may recommend against making large life decisions while also navigating the raging unpredictability of pregnancy,...
Kindergartners Should NOT Have Homework Every night, my 5-year-old has an hour to two hours worth of homework. Which means that I or my spouse have an hour or two of homework. We have an older child, who occasionally had...
Cabbage Casserole :: The Easiest and Yummiest Recipe For St. Patrick's Day Maybe St. Patrick's Day is already your favorite holiday, or maybe you're wondering why it's one of the best holidays to celebrate. It's St. Patricks' Day, and that means...
Zoe's Kitchen :: I Am Not Ready to Let Go Dear Zoe's Kitchen, I remember our first date. It was a work meeting. At the time I, a 23 year old adult, literally only ate what can be described as a...
New Orleans Early Childhood Applications If you’d like to enroll your child in an early childhood center for next school year, the application for publicly-funded programs is now open. Similar to the process for K-12 enrollment, you will complete one...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by The Purple Tiger Boutique Metairie's Best Kept Boutique Secret :: The Purple Tiger Boutique There was once a time when my wardrobe was the envy of my circle of girlfriends. I was single and gainfully...