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Supporting Our Kids: How ThriveKids Is Making a Difference in New Orleans Schools

Shannon Smith

Supporting Our Kids: How ThriveKids Is Making a Difference in New Orleans Schools

How ThriveKids Is Making a Difference in New Orleans Schools

Black New Orleans Moms

The Ultimate Back to School Guide

Use this ultimate guide as your go-to resource to ensure a smooth transition and a positive start to the school year.

New Orleans Summer Camp Guide for Kids and Teens

Black New Orleans Moms

New Orleans Summer Camp Guide for Kids and Teens

Navigating New Orleans: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect School for Your Child

juliennelouis16

Navigating New Orleans: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect School for Your Child

Most parents are overwhelmed with trying to pick a school right now. They are researching school scores and learning pedagogical...

"Beat the Summer Slide" - Resources For Summer Reading

Kyley Pulphus

"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...

Discovering New Orleans Summer Camps for Kids and Teens

Black New Orleans Moms

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)

Michelle Harmon

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

Black New Orleans Moms

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...

Kyley Pulphus

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...

Jaemi Johnson

New Orleans Holiday Camps

Check out the Holiday Camps happening around New Orleans!

The Importance of Teaching Kids Table Manners

lynnwesleycoleman

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

Black New Orleans Moms

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

Kyley Pulphus

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,...

Jaemi Johnson

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

Jaemi Johnson

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.

Jaemi Johnson

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!

Black New Orleans Moms

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

Kyley Pulphus

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...

Jaemi Johnson

A New Christmas Tradition

It's starting to look like Christmas everywhere you look. Let the traditions begin!

Speaking Positive Affirmations to Our Children

Black New Orleans Moms

Speaking Positive Affirmations to Our Children

As the school year starts, I encourage you to speak affirming language to your children.

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