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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. 

Dear Matthew Perry :: A Friend I Never Met Dear Matty, This cannot be real. While I know we had never met and you have never even heard of me or heard my name, you were a staple in my daily...
Why Our Family Does the "Switch Witch" on Halloween There’s a lot of pressure on the modern parent to make every moment of childhood as magical as possible for their children. Now, I love magic-making, but there are limits for...
What I Have Learned Since Our Down Syndrome Diagnosis There are some days that are just seared into your brain forever — first kiss, your wedding day, that time in high school when you caught a soccer ball to the...
Our family loves an outdoor adventure, and the weather (and terrain) in New Orleans doesn't always allow for outdoor fun. We have twice visited the Clark Creek State Park to hike and experience the waterfalls. It's about 2 1/2 hours...
I’m a longtime library lover. I have the best memories of spending long summer afternoons at the library with my mom and siblings, browsing books and picking our favorites to bring home. I still get swept up in the...
I would not describe myself as having a green thumb by any stretch of the imagination. Almost all of my houseplants have died a tragic death, and I can’t say much for my flower garden, either. However, I would...
Making Space for the Middles Ahhh, middle school. The smell of onions and Axe body spray in the air. Crumpled homework papers at the bottom of school bags, empty folders, and half filled out planners.  It is a special time...
So You're Coming to New Orleans For Taylor Swift :: A Local's Tips and Insight So you just happen to be one of the lucky ones that got tickets to one of Taylor Swift's New Orleans shows despite the nightmare...
My middle child is in third grade, and we're all struggling. There seems to be a major turn in responsibility level expected as well as a shift in curriculum delivery at our school at this grade level. The amount...
What's Up With The Adults In Kid Shows? One of the most well-known shows of my childhood was Rugrats on Nickelodeon. While I certainly enjoyed watching the group of cartoon babies and toddlers get into all sorts of trouble, even...
There are very few people who have been in my life as long as my hairdresser. She's been my go-to for all things hair for nearly 2 decades. I'm reminded of our lengthy relationship every time her second child celebrates...
As a millennial mom, I've always been the quiet, introspective type. I cherish my alone time, relishing in the calm and solitude it brings. But life had other plans for me when I fell in love with my extroverted...
Navigating Middle Age with Grace and Positivity At 45, with the cusp of 46 looming close, I've come to a pivotal realization: this is not a crisis. Contrary to societal beliefs, these numbers are not an ominous countdown but rather...
Co-sleeping Chronicles: Why it Works for Us … For Now I know, I know. Co-sleeping is on fire in a sea of hot topics among moms. My intent here is not to debate, but rather to share my family’s experience...