When I was just 11 months old, my father attended a college reunion in upstate New York and brought me back a stuffed animal moose. The moose quickly became my constant companion, and like all lovies, over the years...
Dear New Orleans Pelicans,
As a mother, teacher, and proud New Orleanian, I am writing this letter as a heartfelt thank you for an incredible 21-22 season. You inspired our entire city, taught my students and children the power of...
Congratulations! You are pregnant! Whether it's your first, second, third or - bless your heart - fourth or onward, you have many beautiful and challenging moments ahead. These memories will include the birth of your little ones, which from...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
If you’re like most young moms, you have an OB/GYN who you would follow to the moon and back. He or she delivered your baby and has seen you at your...
After years of living out of state, I moved home to New Orleans when I was six months pregnant with my first child. I did not think I would have much luck finding a job in my field at...
Changing Lives Through Foster Care
When you see Kim and Kristyn Carver with their three young daughters, you probably wouldn’t guess their family came together a little differently than most. With three girls, you may notice an excess of pink...
Disclosure :: World Breastfeeding Week is recognized August 1-7, 2015. This year, World Breastfeeding Weekcalls for concerted global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work. Whether a woman is working in the formal, non-formal or home setting, it is necessary...
I can remember after Katrina like it was yesterday. The city was down on its knees and needed something, someone to bring us back.
The Saints have always been a huge part of our city. I remember the Dome...
I'm Putting a Stop to Running on Empty
Not too long ago I was scrolling through Facebook and came across an article about tired moms. Well, the exact wording was "Signs You're Burnt Out as a Mom." Normally I wouldn't...
I took clothes out of the dryer this morning for the first time in weeks, maybe months. As a general rule, I don’t do laundry.
While I don’t send my kids to school in dirty clothes, and while I do...
Eight or so months ago, I was on the fence about being vaccinated for Covid. It seemed, to me, too hastily sent to market, and I was suspicious. It was unproven, uncertain, unknown. I decided to wait until most...
One of the proudest things I’ve done to date (besides birthing two precious boys) is co-founding the wonderful non-profit organization, Delivering Hope NOLA. It has been over 4 years since my family spent 101 days in the NICU with...
I am not at home in the water. Fear still gets me every time I think about putting my face in the water, so mostly I just don’t.
My parents can’t swim, just one of the many ongoing gifts of...
Author's Note :: this post details our personal experience with cyclic vomiting and abdominal migraines. If your child is experiencing similar symptoms, please seek medical advice from your pediatrician.
Kids are weird. Their little bodies go through and do some...