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 insightful perspectives. Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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.” Read More
The Secret to Disciplining Your Kids Without a Meltdown
Posted on January 16, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Courtney Elmer
I often wonder how St. Catherine of Siena’s mother did it. And, by “it” I mean raising 25 children. I’m over here pulling my hair out with one sometimes! (St. Catherine and your mom, please pray for me.) Read More
“Magnifikid” Review: Why we are Obsessed!
Posted on January 14, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Gaby Smith
For my son’s birthday, one of my colleagues gave him a subscription to “Magnifikid.” It’s a child’s version of the “Magnificat” you see once a month with all of the Mass readings and daily prayers. We are obsessed with “Magnifikid.” Read More
Leg Ornaments
Posted on January 12, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Mary Bruno
Imagine you’re leisurely walking down a path in the jungle of life when a vine lunges out from the dirty ground to latch onto your ankle. It catches you by surprise as it jerks you backwards, momentarily stopping you in your tracks. Read More
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