Because I am a white mother:
I was statistically more likely to survive childbirth.
I never have to worry about someone seeing my son riding his bike down the street and assuming it was stolen.
I don't have to work hard to...
What I Did
When I was 6 years old, I heard the n-word for the first time. I was in the Taco Bell bathroom when I overheard a disgruntled customer complaining about an employee. I asked my mom later what...
Does your white privilege make you uncomfortable?
Does it make you squirm with shame and regret?
Does it make your face hot and your heart race when you think of the times you stayed silent?
Growing up, did your family tell you...
The magnitude of what is going on in our world lately is overwhelming; I can only imagine how it must feel to people of color. Last week, I had a breakdown in front of my husband, sobbing about not...
This morning my husband called me with an urgent voice. "Baby, can you look on my dresser; I think I left my wallet at home." I peered across the room and I spotted his slightly worn brown wallet on...
On May 22nd, the last day of school, Jefferson Parish Public School System made an announcement that in the fall, changes to the start of the school day would occur. JPPSS announced that the elementary schools would start between...
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Why KreweCar Is the Answer to All of Your Transportation Needs
Picture this: It’s Friday night. It’s been the longest week of work, homeschooling and cooking. You’ve been washing masks and researching restaurants...
Struggle Bus
Last year was a disaster for our family with regard to getting four children to three different schools on time and then making it to work on time. We had one child in PreK in Gretna, one child...
Here's the funny thing about opinions: WE ALL HAVE THEM
I've always been very opinionated. It's been my best and worst quality for as long as I can remember. It's brought me closer to people, and it's pushed people away....
Camping Advice for New Orleans Families
If you are interested in taking your New Orleans family camping, you're in luck because there are several kid-friendly camping options in Louisiana and Mississippi. There are several reasons why camping is a great...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Brennan & Associates and written by Dr. Adrianne Brennan.
Five Reasons Why A Psychoeducational Evaluation is Worth the Investment in Your Student
The recent COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in a new position for many...
Like so many others these days, I’ve been cleaning out closets and doing my best to KonMari my life while we are still under quarantine. A few days ago, I found a box full of odds and ends from...
There's always a new "challenge"
It's hard to browse social media these days and not be faced with a "challenge." Maybe it's a Tik-Tok dance, a Snapchat game, YouTube's bottle flip, a Facebook wine challenge, or even NOM's own weekly...
Whew! We survived 9 weeks of quarantine, and now they are letting us out (in limited numbers for the next 21 days...). It lasted longer than I originally thought it would, but the time passed relatively quickly. Now that...