When we first brought Addison home from the hospital at the end of September 2011, the doctors and nurses preached to us about keeping her quarantined during cold and flu season to reduce the risk of contracting RSV. At the...
As temperatures rise throughout the summer months, so does the need for parents and caregivers to be extra vigilant about never leaving young children alone in a hot car. Since 1990, more than 1,000 children have died in these...
Mardi Gras Survival Guide for Moms
Surviving Mardi Gras as a mom who wants to go to ALL. OF. THE. PARADES. is more of an art form then anything. With four littles, it isn't always easy for us, but it...
Like I mentioned in my last post, despite the benefits, we still get weary about allowing our kids to cook with us. Especially the young ones. The key, is to understand what skills our kids should have at different...
“They’ll just Jew them down.” These were the very unexpected words I overheard from one female employee to another while checking out of a recent doctor’s appointment. My ears burned; my heart raced. I walked around the corner to...
“Yuck! Head lice?” That’s justifiably most moms’ first response to the mention of lice. Whether it’s your child who managed to pick up the tiny parasites, or one of their friends, don’t panic. Lice are more common than you...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
It’s Carnival Time!
Everyone in New Orleans has their Mardi Gras traditions - your favorite spot on the avenue, a go-to bakery with the best king cake, a parade you never miss....
At first it sounded like someone, somewhere was chanting in a grating voice. On a dreary morning between Christmas and New Year’s, I’d bundled up my daughters to get some fresh air on the porch of our house, which...
The Story of Caroline's Carts :: Celebration in the Aisles
Imagine going to the store – without kids. You can walk through the aisles leisurely rather than chasing after your toddler who is headed straight to the towering display of...
If you give a mom a vacuum …
She’ll start vacuuming ...
And come across a pair of shoes on the floor.
So she’ll pick up the shoes and go to the kid’s room to put them away.
But when she gets there,...
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Bryan Subaru and written by local dad, Joshua Daniel.
Five Reasons Moms Love Subarus
Today every car ad talks about the look, the feel, the bells and whistles…but, what does it really mean? You have...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
Swimming and Beach Safety for Kids
Swimming pools and beaches are common sources of fun for children during the summer. But safety must come first. Every year, thousands of Americans are injured...
I’m pretty cautious as it relates to all things child safety. I’m kind of overboard (many might even say fanatic) when it comes to car seats, SIDS, safe sleep, and other child injury topics. However, nobody is perfect, and I am...
It’s happening more and more at the playground. The kids will be playing. My son will be inconsiderate. Nothing terrible, just jumping ahead of someone in line, not respecting personal space, forgetting his manners, and I’ll speak up and...