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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. 

One of the things I have picked up on as a new mother is that each of our journeys and choices are unique to us, and that regardless of those choices, we share a common thread…we are mothers who...
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...

Ten Years Later

Ten years ago last month, I found out I was pregnant for a second time. This time getting pregnant wasn’t as easy as the first, so seeing those 2 pink lines after TTC for 10 months was very exciting. I...
Hey Jordan, Congrats on making it to the College World Series! As you know, this is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I'm sure you were so excited to be playing on the big stage with this incredible team. But,...
My phone buzzed with a text from an old friend: “You have to come to Kansas! I’m engaged!” The two-week-old pile of laundry glared at me. My mind was full of an already full to-do list: work projects, forms to...
School is underway, and that means it’s time for your phone to be a buzz with the mommy group chats again. We are fortunate to live in a time where instant access to all things school-related is at our...
This past Saturday, LSU and UT faced off in what was arguably one of the top five non-conference games of the season. During a break to review a catch and possible fumble with 3:43 left in the game, the...
Full disclosure: This post was written by the son of the author of the previous posts in this series. He wrote it and approved its publishing. That said, we've chosen to publish it anonymously. This post is part 4...
Self-confidence was never my forté growing up. I was awkward, extremely shy, and terribly afraid of being judged or made fun of by my peers. My career path has been an interesting one. I started out as a graphic designer...
We've got a new year fresh our hands right now. It feels like a chance to do something new, something out of our comfort zones. Or maybe it feels like a year for consistency and security after enduring hurdle...
We understand that getting to the bottom of what's going on with our children can be nerve-wracking and stressful, especially when we suspect that our child has ADD or ADHD diagnosis. Some of the questions we hear most often...
Monday morning school drop-off: I turn down a narrow, heavily trafficked Uptown street pockmarked with construction, searching for a spot to pull over to deposit my son at middle school. The only spot available is wedged between a driveway and...
You'll hear me say a lot, "one of the first things that went through my head when I found out we were having triplets was..." followed by something like this: - "we'll have to get a minivan." - "I guess I'll...
This Mom Hack is worth its weight in all-day snacks! Last year we purchased this XL Sport Wagon from Academy, featuring the jumbo wheels and amenities plus! It was a bit of a splurge but we knew we would...