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Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital. Guiding Families to Healthier Living with Children’s Hospital Healthy Lifestyle Clinic Ever since King Numa Pompillus of Rome added January to the calendar around 700 BC, January has represented a time of...
Disclosure :: this is a sponsored post, but given that several of us on the New Orleans Moms Blog team - as well as dozens of our readers - choose to breastfeed, we simply could not pass up the...
Childbirth. When you're pregnant for the first time, it is both inevitable and unknowable.  But thanks to TLC and the Discovery Channel, our heads are filled with lots of images and expectations.  I certainly had watched my share of...
As with many mothering topics, child birth can feel a little divisive at times. When mothers make different parenting decisions or differing situations lead to divergent choices, it can be hard for women to know how to find common...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary. Zika Virus :: What You Need to Know If you’ve turned on the TV in recent months, you’ve no doubt heard about the Zika virus outbreak. So, what does it all mean and how...
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out,” says the sensible Dr. Seuss. This quote fits this year's World Down Syndrome Day well. On Saturday, March 21st, the entire world will celebrate people living with an extra 21st chromosome who...
If you've ever considered cloth diapering, you know there is a lot to consider. What type? What brand? What size? How many? How to clean? Thankfully there are several websites that provide excellent information. I recommend Green Mountain Diapers...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Metairie Park Country Day and was written by Country Day Lower School Principal, Lilian Mullane. Give Them the Tools: Coaching Kids Through the Journey of Making Friends Friends can bring joy into your day and they...
As I wrote last month, breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world - it just doesn't always come naturally!  And last time I checked, I didn't see any instructions attached... In the 21st century, the reality is that...
Nature as Therapy for Families Perhaps I am biased on the subject since I practically grew up outdoors, but this past month I realized just how badly kids and parents need nature adventures together. My sister was in charge of planning...
When my husband and I were married, we were just like any other couple starting our lives together. We had just renovated a home, were working hard in our careers, and focusing on our future. When we decided to...
This week has been b-u-s-y for my family. Come November, everything feels like its starting to move at a million miles per hour with little to no breaks in between social events, school events, and holidays--which makes doing our...
Merriam Webster’s definition for adoption is “the act or process of adopting a child; the act or process of beginning to use something new or different; the act or process of giving official acceptance or approval to something.” During my...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital. The Flu Shot: Why it’s Important for your Entire Family! Did you know that 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized for flu complications every year in the United States?...