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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. 

My first experience with breastfeeding and pumping wasn't that great. After many long weeks of bed rest, I was overjoyed to deliver a healthy 6 pound baby boy. While I hadn't decided if I was going to breastfeed or...
I was, what I believe, your typical pre-teen / teenager: hormonal, know-it-all, sassy, and grossly wronged on the regular by both my parents and the universe. Typical, right? In my strong-willed angst, mid door slam, cranking Pearl Jam up...
Hello there, Summer Saturday. I haven’t seen you in a while, and I sure have missed you! These Spring Saturdays have been fun – we’ve had some beautiful weather and made some good memories – but they were BUSY....
As I log on to Facebook, I get another notification of an online party. Books, lipstick, pampering products and leggings are among the most popular invites I get. It has become exhausting since there are so many parties and...

Don’t Be A Sanctimommy

From Merriam Webster: Sanctimommy:  Definition:  a mother who points out perceived faults in the parenting of others. From Urban Dictionary: Sanctimommy: Looks down at and/or judges parents who don't make the same choices. A combination of the words "sanctimonious" and "mommy" I have...
“Yuck! Head lice?” That’s justifiably most moms’ first response to the mention of lice. Whether it’s your child who managed to pick up the tiny parasites, or one of their friends, don’t panic. Lice are more common than you...
When my son started solids, I decided that I would try to make his food for him. Not because of any personal diet restrictions (I cannot afford to buy all organic food, nor do I feel the need to), but...
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,...
We get tons of questions from New Orleans moms about the best places to travel with kids. Over the years our team of writers has done everything from road trip to Arkansas, to renting a cabin in Tishomingo state park to living...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Mox Shoes. The Perfect Mardi Gras Shoe Has Arrived Mommas :: Mox Shoes Dear NOLA moms, I’ve found your next great shoe…Mox Shoes! I am a mom to twin toddler boys so comfort is my #1...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Avenue Family Dentistry. 5 Dental Facts That All Moms (and Moms-To-Be) Should Know There are so many questions when a brand-new baby enters the picture, and in addition to their ten tiny fingers...
Before I tell you about my experience with a capsule wardrobe, I think it would be "fitting" for me to introduce myself. I am a night owl--NOT a morning person--who has to leave the house by 6:15 AM every...
At first it sounded like someone, somewhere was chanting in a grating voice. On a dreary morning between Christmas and New Year’s, I’d bundled up my daughters to get some fresh air on the porch of our house, which...

Are My Motives Selfish?

I feel like I start every post with this sentiment (who am I kidding? These exact words), but – anyone who knows me is well aware that cooking, hosting, and entertaining are my jam. Maybe it comes from my...

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