When I was a little girl, the one activity my father seemed to always have in his back pocket was a round of miniature golf. As memory serves, my mother never participated in this father-daughter activity. It was our thing. When I walked onto the greens of City Park’s new 36-hole City Putt miniature golf… Continue Reading →
Local software company releases learning tools for kids with dyslexia and other learning differences
Kids with language-learning differences like dyslexia and dysgraphia struggle to read, write, organize materials, concentrate, decipher directions and often get lost in class. As a result, there is a total lack of academic independence for these types of learners; teachers hover in the classroom and parents hover during homework. It’s a long day for everyone.… Continue Reading →
9 Tips for Talking to Kids about Tragedies
Last night Anson (6) was quietly sitting at the table coloring. The TV was on and the adults were standing around talking about a deadly Oklahoma tornado and the 24 third grade children who were trapped in the rubble. Our conversations about this tragic event continued. We argued about the government, FEMA, super storms, the… Continue Reading →
Giveaway! Quinny Yezz Stroller ($279 value)
I am so excited to tell you about today’s giveaway. Quinny, Europe’s most respected stroller brand, is coming to America and a lucky nolaParent reader will stroll away with the Quinny Yezz, the company’s latest breakthrough concept in baby mobility (valued at $279). Look at this beauty! Quinny strollers are designed with the urban parent in mind… Continue Reading →
weekly roundup
We recently moved back Uptown from Lake Vista. We love our new neighborhood and the convenience it offers but we miss our old stomping grounds terribly. We miss the long, beautiful drive along Marconi, something that became a daily meditation for all of us. We miss the trees, the water, the nature. Walking NOMA’s Bestoff… Continue Reading →
New Orleans Children’s Books
One of my favorite hidden treasures of the Jazz Fest is the Book Tent, a pop-up bookstore featuring local authors and curated by the New Orleans Gulf South Bookstore Association (NOGSBA), a consortium of local, independent bookstores. All of the proceeds from book sales go to support children’s literacy through organizations like STAIR (Start the Adventure… Continue Reading →
romney offers new summer movement camp for teens and tots
While I am not yet a parent of teenage girls, I can only imagine how long the summer days must feel for those who aren’t really into camp anymore. I suspect there is a lot of poolside sitting and TV vegging. As a parent of little girls, I feel a certain amount of anxiety about… Continue Reading →
Weekly roundup and Feliz dia Mama
Today (May 10) is Mother’s Day in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala & Mexico. Our nanny is from El Salvador. As I was driving her and Emmeline to the Insectarium this morning, she touched me on my shoulder and whispered to me a happy Mother’s Day. My smile met her tears and I could hear her heart… Continue Reading →
11 tips for fathers this Mother’s Day
As you probably did not realize, Sunday is Mother’s Day. Because you have not given this any thought, I thought I would offer some tips and ideas for how to handle the day. 1. Mother’s Day is a day to show your mother how much you appreciate her, love her and acknowledge her for all the… Continue Reading →
Another great Jazz Fest
My husband is moping around drowning his post-Jazz Fest blues with coffee and B+C Powder. Despite the rain, I think this was the best Jazz Fest ever. The line-up was stellar and every band that played was showered with love by the ultimate audience. At the Jazz Fest, happiness is contagious. Where else can you… Continue Reading →