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It Takes Two to Tango
Posted on February 11, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Mary Bruno As a Creighton Model Practitioner Intern, I often get a unique and somewhat intimate glimpse into the lives of many couples. Although it’s not as frequent as one might hope, one of the most touching things I get to witness is the man taking a particular interest in the fertility of the […]
Hey tired Moms everywhere, you can do this
Posted on February 9, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Kim Roberts Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, but it is also one of the most challenging as well.
For We Walk by Faith
Posted on February 6, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Kristen Bourgeois At 5 days old, my oldest son Nathanael was rushed to the emergency room. We were then transferred to Ochsner Jefferson campus, where he stayed and we lived for the next month.
Carry On
Posted on February 4, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Charla Spalluto Misse The NolaCatholicParenting writers all have such uplifting and positive outlooks. In writing and in person, they are so amazing to me: role models for keeping their faith foremost. It is easy to see that they “let go and let God.” I marvel at their relentless pursuit of God’s design and their […]
Why We “Have Faith in Catholic Schools”
Posted on February 2, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Sarah McDonald I went to Catholic school. My entire family went to Catholic school. Same for my husband. Growing up it was odd to me when someone didn’t go to Catholic school, and I bet for many of you readers it was the same growing up in the metro New Orleans area.
Adopted
Posted on January 30, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Mary Bruno As young girls, it is not unusual to speak about our future children as if they already exist. “I will never let my son play football because it is too dangerous.” “I hope my daughter will be a dancer like me…
Getting Back to Basics
Posted on January 28, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Kim Roberts Even though I often call myself the older mom among my 14-year-old daughter’s friends’ parents, I always said to myself I have raised two other children (25 and 22 now), and I am the same person, so I must be raising her the same way.
The Beauty of Paying Attention
Posted on January 26, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Gaby Smith We’ve all been there. It’s 6:30 at night, we’re exhausted, dinner isn’t ready, and we just want to go to bed and put a long day behind us.
Celebrating While Keeping the 4th Commandment
Posted on January 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Ty Salvant The fourth commandment instructs us to “honor your father and your mother.” As an adult, that command takes on a different directive, although it is usually easier to follow.
Joyful Postpartum
Posted on January 21, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Kristen Bourgeois We recently welcomed our second son into the world at the beginning of August. And so far, this postpartum experience has been much more joyful than when our oldest son was born.
Be a Catholic
Posted on January 19, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Charla Spalluto Misse (and St. Maximilian Kolbe) This quote is attributed to St. Maximillian Kolbe, “Be a Catholic: When you kneel before an altar, do it in such a way that others may be able to recognize that you know before whom you kneel.”
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