Hello, friends. Are you ready for the weekend? I am looking forward to Father’s Day this Sunday. The girls and I will let dad sleep in and then bring him his coffee, paper and a ham & cheese croissant from La Boulangerie (his fave). Whenever he’s ready, we will head to the pool for a… Continue Reading →
What dads want (and don’t want) for Father’s Day
I polled a few of my dad friends to find out what they wanted (or didn’t want) for Father’s Day. Here’s what they said. I added links to helpful resources should you be in need of ideas. Also, check out the nolaParent Father’s Day Pinterest Page for a little pinspiration! SKIPPER THE PR CZAR (AND… Continue Reading →
Mommy camp tip
For those of us with little ones who don’t quite make the camp cut-off, summer can feel a bit daunting. While I was able to find a summer camp program for my littlest one, Emmeline (almost 2), it’s only 3 half days. While the very thought of “mommy camp” once made me cringe, I must admit… Continue Reading →
Abeille Nola for the hipster mom with the hipster kid
For those of you on Twitter, every once in a while you come across a Twitter “friend” you fall in love with and begin to stalk. This happened to me with @AbeilleNOLA. (Abeille, pronounced ahh-bay, means “bee” en français.) Some people are just Twitterverse cool. Queen Bee Meg O’Reilly is the lady behind the handle and… Continue Reading →
How to get your kids to eat tomatoes
The other day I saw a mother offer a plate of small, beautiful red plum tomatoes to each of her children as a snack. Tomatos are full of good stuff: Vitamin A for vision, skin and bones, Vitamin C to protect against disease and potassium for a healthy heart. Kudos to the moms who introduce… Continue Reading →
5 must-have household products (& giveaway)
In celebration of the launch of Jessica Alba’s first book, The Honest Life, I thought I’d share my favorite Honest Co., products with you and then give some away so that you can see for yourself! I love Honest Co. products for probably the same reason any mom would: The company is committed to health… Continue Reading →
Weekly roundup
Welcome to summer! I don’t know about you but all my kids want to do is swim and have sleep overs. I’ve cozied up to all our friends with pools but this year I’m adding the Whitney Young Pool at 6500 Magazine St. (the one by Audubon Zoo) to our circuit. This pool is one of… Continue Reading →
3 cool mom books I’m reading this summer
Here are three books that I’m looking forward to reading this summer: Instant Mom for a good, hearty, pee-in-your-pants kinda laugh about last-minute motherhood, Minimalist Parenting for practical strategies on how to lead a simpler, fuller family life, and The Honest Life for how to live naturally and raise a healthy family. This summer I want… Continue Reading →
My child doesn’t qualify for special education services. Now what?
Having a struggling student is probably one of the hardest challenges a parent faces. I can remember asking myself two questions: “Why?” and “What next?” After my husband and I had our daughter evaluated and learned she had dyslexia, I asked the “Why?” We learned that dyslexia was hereditary. In looking back at my family… Continue Reading →
Help for parents and children coping with tragic events
When tragic events occur, our adult tendency to remain glued to the television or computer screen for continual updates may not serve our children well. Given the numerous and ongoing recent tragedies in our own community and across the country, I’m reaching out to parents and caregivers to encourage you to closely monitor your children’s… Continue Reading →