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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 Problem I used to sweep and/or vacuum 4-5 times per day. With four children and a shedding dog, it's a never-ending cycle of feeding the kids and cleaning up after them. We have primarily hard surface floors with a...
Every nine weeks, my son's school recognizes the students who meet their reading goals with a party. The party includes a game certificate to a place that offers arcade games, pizza, and a hundred school kids (or more) running around...
Growing up, my mom and grandmother never left the house without looking put together. Hair fixed, always a little blush, mascara and lipstick. I learned from their example, which is why I'll never let myself go. I LOVE my boys...
New Year - New Plan The holidays are over and like many parents, you may be wondering how you’ll tackle debt you may have racked up to pay for the celebration. There has to be a good way to tackle...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Victoria Christine Boudoir. Five Reasons Why Every New Orleans Mom Should Consider A Boudoir Session We moms share so much in common. We love and care for our children, sacrifice our time, energy and money...
2016 was quite the year for New Orleans Moms Blog. We truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you and the community we’ve built together. We are proud that in 2016 New Orleans Moms Blog had over...
With my post running on my dad's birthday, I just couldn't help but write a post about him. But what about him? I could write about how patient he is, or how he's been there for me, etc., but that...
The holidays are in full swing. Families and friends are gathering to create memories with new and old additions to the family. This is usually a time when the whole gang will get to meet the new babies in...
Free range does not mean laid back. In the past three weeks, I’ve been told by multiple people that I am a laid-back parent. The thing is, I don’t feel like I am. My kids would tell you I’m not....
Being a new mom, I certainly have seen and felt the schedule shift. Things don't now happen on my time; things now happen on baby's time ... no matter what time of the day or night that may be....
The day my son was born was one of the happiest days of my life. It’s true what they say -- when you have kids EVERYTHING changes. My priorities certainly shifted and I felt a kind of love that...
Moms, You Are Your Own Best Thing {Say Goodbye to Toxic Motherhood} I am tired of motherhood being synonymous with self-sacrifice. Exhibit A: Sigh, I love being a mother, but it does not define me. The idea that it could or that...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Walmart. That said, we are really excited about sharing more details about Walmart Free Grocery Pickup. We can't imagine a more "mom-friendly" service!  Walmart Free Grocery Pickup :: What Every NOLA Mom Should Know The holiday...
Before I tell you about my experience with a capsule wardrobe, I think it would be "fitting" for me to introduce myself. I am a night owl--NOT a morning person--who has to leave the house by 6:15 AM every...