"Beat the Summer Slide" - Resources For Summer Reading
Summer is here, and along with the hot New Orleans weather comes a relaxed and laid-back attitude. Though kids deserve to have a...
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Discovering New Orleans Summer Camps for Kids and Teens
Summer is just around the corner, and for parents in New Orleans, that means it's time to start planning for summer camps. Luckily, the...
New Orleans Public Libraries Have So Much More To Offer Than Just Books! (Resources Inside)
Like many families, we have read many books to our children over the years. When our kids began growing out of most of them, I found...
How to Encourage Your Little Ones to Show Gratitude
The holiday season is definitely upon us! With all of the commercials, toy advertisements mailed to the house, and all of the other...
Celebrating "I Love To Write" Day!
"I Love To Write" Day is observed every November 15th, and I actually really love to write. Unfortunately, in my job as a literacy...
New Orleans Holiday Camps
Check out the Holiday Camps happening around New Orleans!
The Importance of Teaching Kids Table Manners
In my family, we eat out quite often. During every meal, I find myself teaching my kids table manners. The older they get, the more the...
The Benefits of Having a Morning and Evening Routine for your Kids
About a year ago, I started reevaluating and looking for ways to increase the peace and happiness in my life. Through this process, I...
How to Develop Your Child's Executive Function Skills
Executive function skills are the mental processes we use to remember information, focus on tasks, ignore things that distract us,...
Is Joining the PTA Worth It?
Every year during school orientation, a table with a group of parents asks, “Would you like to join the PTA?” While there are many...
Guide to Fun Indoor Activities for Kids & Teens in New Orleans
Summer is bringing the heat! Check out some Indoor ideas around New Orleans to avoid the scolding heat from the sun and still have fun.
Free Summer Fun in NOLA
School is out, and the kids are ready for fun and enriching activities. Having Fun this summer doesn’t have to break the bank!
2022 Summer Camp Guide for New Orleans
The moms of Black New Orleans Moms got together to share some of the best camp options for parents this summer. With summer right around...
The Inaugural Black Children's Book Week
Black History Month is getting an extension! In an effort to promote literature that shows love to Black children, Veronica Chapman of...
A New Christmas Tradition
It's starting to look like Christmas everywhere you look. Let the traditions begin!
Speaking Positive Affirmations to Our Children
As the school year starts, I encourage you to speak affirming language to your children.
Juneteenth Celebration ideas with the kids in New Orleans
Juneteenth is about more than celebrating with a tour at the French Quarter with the New Orleans Slave Trade or visiting a plantation.
Summer FREE Fun
School is out and the kids are ready to make this summer a great one. Who can blame them after all we’ve been through this past year?
Did you miss Lemonade Day?
I don’t know about everyone else, but I feel like the unsung heroes of Jazz Fest are the kids with lemonade stands...
Black NOLA Summer Camp Guide
School has ended for many children this week, which marks the official beginning of Summer in many households
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