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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.
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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?
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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...
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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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Start Healthy Eating Habits Now
Children need to understand that the basis of their health basically comes down to what foods they are consuming.
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Prepping for the Summer
After a long, long school year moms across the country are looking for the best way to occupy their kids for the next 3 months.
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Louisiana Reading Scores Disappoint Again
Recently I was disturbed by an article I read online at AP News titled, Louisiana reading scores for young students continue to drop. The...
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Daylight Savings Reflections: Managing Transitions in Motherhood with Grace
Daylight savings time indicates that spring is on the horizon. Change is in the air. The days are longer and the weather turns warmer....
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Teaching our kids to honor Black History 365 Days
Black History Month is an excellent time for reflection on the achievements of many African Americans.
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Black Children's Authors for Your Children's Bookshelves
That's why it's important that we support the #ownvoices movement, books written by us and for us. We are empowered to tell our OWN stories
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The Praline Lady
This book is a brilliant look back at terms we have come to love in the city (shotgun house, calas, beignet, View Carre).
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What Kids Need Most
We may not know the implications of COVID for years, but the Black NOLA Mom Contributors came up with a list of things that will help kids
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