Taking Time to Breathe
Posted on September 22, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Gaby Smith
The busyness of moving, work, summer activities and adjusting to a new place has been hectic, yet joyful.
God and my body have been reminding me to breathe and take a seat. Read More
Getting involved
Posted on September 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Stacy LaMorte
Do you remember back in high school or college when your parents told you that the more involved you were at school, the more fulfilling your overall experience would be? The adage “You get out of it what you put into it” is true even in our faith lives. Read More
Sleepless Nights
Posted on September 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Charla Spalluto Misse
As a parent, you know very well what it is to be awakened by your child. Whether you wake because your child is hungry, sick or scared or because your child is going through some trial for which you earnestly pray for resolution, sleepless hours in the night are common for parents of children every age. Read More
Who Do You Think You Are?
Posted on September 15, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Sarah McDonald
A few months back, I was sitting in traffic with my children when my precocious, then 2-year-old, called out, “Get out the way cars, I am (insert first, middle, and last name).”
I, as well as the rest of my children, immediately burst into laughter.
Let it Begin With Me: Preventing Bullying and Teaching Inclusion
Posted on September 12, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Ana Borden
School has started once again. Another year of growing and learning. And just like the previous years, before the start of our children’s first day of school, I will remind them to introduce themselves and make their new classroom friends feel welcomed while helping them transition into their new environment. Read More
Kids’ Audiobooks Review
Posted on September 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Casey Sprehe
In part 1 that posted Aug. 1 , I shared podcasts that my kids enjoy. In this post, I’ll share some audiobooks that have made our car rides more enjoyable!
First, there are two, free audiobook podcasts that we use daily. If you are into audiobooks,
Children and Religion
Posted on September 8, 2019 1 Comment
By Kim Roberts
In an article originally published last October, a Harvard study found that children who were exposed to religion as they were growing up were more likely to be healthier and have a higher degree of well-being as young adults, when compared to those that do not. Read More
Be humble like the shepherds in adoration
Posted on September 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Greg Zambrano
Early one morning while getting the children ready for school, I made breakfast and served it.
Right away, I told the oldest child that if the younger one is getting too difficult, grab your food and eat your breakfast in a different part of the house. That way, she won’t waste time arguing with her sister because they both woke up grumpy. Read More
Have we done enough to prepare our kids?
Posted on September 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Gavin Lewis
As the new school year begins, I am excited about the kids being out of the house, eating all of the food and keeping the electric bill high, but I am also nervous.
That sense of nervousness can be attributed to a few things: Read More
How do you recharge your spiritual battery?
Posted on September 1, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Dawn Cusimano
Today, as I sat down to write for the NOLA Catholic Parenting blog, I noticed that the charge on my laptop battery was at 29%.
I got up and wandered around the house looking for a charging wire to solve my problem. In my pursuit, I walked right past a sweet little pile of rosaries sitting on a shelf, and then found what I was looking for. Read More
Seeking God
Posted on August 29, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis
During the Lenten season, masses of individuals give up something or sacrifice during this special time. Jesus gave all for each and every one of us; therefore, this is just a small gesture of walking the passion with Christ. Read More
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