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Mardi Gras Parenting Playbook :: Tips for Parading Mardi Gras parades are the ultimate test of parenting endurance! Bringing children, babies, and toddlers to the parades can be a fun and exciting experience, but it requires some serious planning and preparation. As a seasoned Mardi Gras mom, I've learned a thing or two about how to survive (and even thrive) with little ones in tow. Take my two boys, Jack and Jacob, for example. Jack has been a Mardi Gras fanatic since he was a baby. We'd strap him into his stroller, put some headphones on his tiny head (those drums can be loud, y'all!), and he'd giggle and coo his way through the entire parade. He'd reach out for beads...

Making An Impact In The Capital City A new year brings fresh aspirations and opportunities for growth. Whether you're diving into self-care or striving to become a better parent, many of us are eager to embrace a new challenge with full force. If your New Year’s resolution includes becoming more involved in your community, or you’re simply a mom looking for a community, here are some local organizations that are making a meaningful impact in the Capital City and beyond. The Safety Place -  Louisiana’s only nonprofit focused on child safety and injury prevention, The Safety Place includes nationally certified child passenger safety experts who educate families on proper car seat use and installation. They also help young drivers prepare for the...

Kids’ Orchestra Camp :: A 10 out of 10 Experience for Both My Daughter and Me! As a self-proclaimed helicopter mom, I’ve always kept my daughter close during the summer. Whether at home with me or tagging along to school when I was a school administrator, she was never far from my side. So, when I started working remotely, it seemed natural to keep her home. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Last summer was a wake-up call. I realized that my daughter needed more stimulation and social interaction than I could provide at home. Determined to make the next summer different, I eagerly awaited camp sign-ups like they were Beyoncé tickets. On March 2nd, I signed her up for the...

Twenty Valentine's Day Jokes The day for spreading love and joy is right around the corner. The twenty dad-approved Valentine’s Day jokes below are the perfect way to lift everyone’s winter blues. What did the lightbulb say to their partner? I love you a whole watt! What did the ghost say to their partner? You look so BOO-tiful What did the paper clip say to the magnet? I find you very attractive Who always has a date on Valentine’s Day? A calendar How do you keep a jewelry store safe on Valentine’s Day? You locket Why did the astronaut couple break up? They needed space How did the doorbell propose to his sweetheart? He gave her a ring What do you...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored but are genuinely excited for our partners, Children's Hospital New Orleans, as this partnership with the Manning Family strengthens their bold vision to build a healthier future for all kids as a national leader in child health, as the entity enters its 70th year. Children's Hospital New Orleans Unveils New Name, Manning Family Children's Children’s Hospital New Orleans proudly marks 70 years of unwavering dedication to children’s health — a legacy defined by standing strong for kids in their moments of greatest need, as it has done since first opening its doors in 1955. In celebration of this milestone and with a bold vision for the next 70 years, Children’s is proud to announce a...