Yes, my child ate mushrooms. I thought I had at least 15 more years before I was faced with this parenting issue. Instead, here I was, 18 month old on hip, telling poison control, "yeah, so I think my...
Once upon a time, long ago...
Like at least 15 or 20 years, back when everyone smelled like Clinique Happy and Steve Madden platforms and wide leg jeans were must haves, hardly anyone had a cell phone. But everyone had a...
Want to dine out at a peanut allergy friendly restaurant in New Orleans? We know it can be hard to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies so we have put together a list of the best restaurants in New Orleans...
I am writing this as my 3 year old son naps in my bed beside me. It has been 24 hours since the accident, and I haven't let him out of my sight. I listen to him breathe, grateful...
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...
Should Parents Post Pictures of Their Sick Child on Social Media?
It's that season again - more stuffy and runny noses than usual, and the threat of influenza, RSV, flu, stomach bugs and an array of other illnesses. But, if...
Setting Limits :: Making Sense of the new Screen Time feature in iOS 15.6.1+
Like many children these days, my four have devices they can use to play games and watch movies. Managing the time spent in front of these...
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Life was different before entering the world of forensic interviewing. I was naïve to the prevalence of child sexual abuse in the United States. Currently, research suggests one...
Disclaimer: Medical decisions are extremely personal, and we encourage everyone to do their own research in choosing a doctor. Additionally, this list is in no way an endorsement of any specific provider. We copied the quotes verbatim from our...
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...
In honor of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I feel compelled to share my story.
It took years of daily effort to reach a place of healing and freedom, and it is my goal to use my life changing...
Living in New Orleans, I started looking at schools about twelve months before I planned to enroll my eldest daughter in an early elementary childhood program. I wanted to make sure that I had the full picture about the schools...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital.
Who are the major culprits?
Let’s face it - we live in Louisiana, so insects (and their desire to bite) are here to stay. So let’s get acquainted with our most...
Here are my credentials:
4.5 years of breastfeeding experience with two different children
La Leche League certified leader with 2.5 years of experience leading an LLL group, keeping up with the latest research, and attending educational conferences on breastfeeding
But...