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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. 

As a mental health therapist for twenty years, nothing frustrates me more than hearing incorrect statements about mental health. I am going to do some myth-busting. Myth #1 :: People with mental health issues are crazy Most of us have heard this...
I'm a Cleo Cup-Glittering Virgin I grew up riding in New Orleans truck parades on my family's float. This means I also spent large periods of my childhood learning skills like "how to staple petal paper onto plywood without also...
It was a normal Tuesday evening. The kids were asleep while my husband and I watched the latest episode of This is Us. All of a sudden my iPhone made a weird ringing noise, apparently someone was calling me...
Remember to always discuss any major lifestyle or dietary changes with your primary care provider first, as changes may affect your mood or medical conditions.  Dear Caffeine, I Love You But I Need Some Space I do not have many vices....
From as far back as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mother. Baby dolls were definitely my favorite toys. I am not sure I ever envisioned whether I would have all girls, all boys, or some combination...
So, Your Kid Shaved Off Their Eyebrows... Don't (Or Try Not To) Panic It was a warm summer evening, driving home from work when I was forced to join one of the most harrowing and frustrating clubs a parent can...
Everyone parents their children differently, whether it is from their own upbringing or from learning what didn't work and improving from there. It's what makes everyone unique and their own person. There is no book that says 'This is...
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....
I recently had a long weekend getaway with a friend of mine. It was just a quick trip to get away from reality for a few days and let our kids have some fun time away from home. I...
When couples get married, they typically do not think about not being married to the loves of their lives forever. However, when I got married, I thought about divorce because my husband and I are both products of failed...
When I need to process something, I usually sit down with my journal and write about it until my hand feels ready to fall off. I’ve been doing this for as long as I can remember. Sorting and sifting...
Thoughts on being done having babies and having baby fever The two don't seem to go hand in hand, but for me they do. You see my husband and I started out young. We got married at nineteen and twenty...
Homemade Boudin King Cake Recipe 'Tis the season for all things king cake! This Quickie Boudin King Cake has been a hit, but if you've got a little extra time and want to make it yourself, we've got you covered!...
I adore my big brother… but I’ve been sour for 38 years that I don’t have a sister. Even as we speak, my daughter has amazing brothers, but she doesn’t have a sister. It doesn’t sit well with me....

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