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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. 

Disclosure :: Do you have pets in your home? If so, you'll want to read this informative post, sponsored by Metairie Small Animal Hospital, on the risks associated with your pets' parasites and exposure to your children.  Pets :: Just...
There was time a when I didn't know if I wanted children. I never felt like I had the mothering gene and I really enjoyed my D.I.N.K. (dual income no kids) marriage. My husband expressed when we were engaged that...
As of today, I am a working mom to two children. 6:00 am For the first time in fourteen weeks, I was not awakened by the soft, sweet whimper of my son subtly telling me he needs to be fed. Rather,...
In a perfect world, I exercise five days a week, cook nightly for my family, and lead a completely healthy lifestyle year round. It sounds like such a great idea in theory. Reality is, I spend my days running....
Disclosure :: we are thrilled to partner with Sleepless in NOLA as a sponsor. Sleep is a topic of continual interest to our readers, and we are lucky to have Dr. Vyas - a mom herself - on board...
I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22 34. And sometimes it's exhausting chasing after a toddler all day. While I am very happy (and very fortunate) to be able to stay at home with my son, I...
Becoming a mother is quite simply the most amazing thing I have ever done. The idea that my husband and I created these two gorgeous (albeit, energetic) little boys is such a miracle. There are days when I look at...

I Hate the Word Just

I hate the word just. I don't mean the adjective for fairness, of course. I mean the adverb as in, oh, just do this. Often, it's dismissive. It lacks empathy. It lacks awareness.  Just get a babysitter. You just need some time away. Just ask...
As I write this, my three-month-old daughter is fighting going to sleep (it’s been a rough day for us both), while my husband, 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter are reading bedtime stories after a night...
It's January, and most everyone is working to be better this year. I know I am. Every year, I strive to be more eco-friendly, save money, and take better care of myself. I usually don't make too much of...
When I was pregnant with Jane, I found registering as exciting as it was overwhelming. I ran around Babies R Us with that ray-gun and zapped every item I had heard my mom friends mention at our moms nights...
Scenario 1 :: Eight-month-old Isabelle waves her arms with excitement as she watches her neighbor’s dog chasing a ball. She glances up at her mother, then back at the dog, and babbles with excitement. Her mother smiles, makes eye...
Disclosure :: When you register for your baby, a humidifier is often on the list, but do you know why you need one? Being that we're in the thick of cold and flu season, we are excited to bring you this practical information...
I am a sham, a disappointment. I am ashamed to write this post … but then I realized I need to keep it real. Last October, I wrote this post, celebrating my 5 years Weight Watchers Lifetime Anniversary. Then, in January,...