Parents must live a faith for their children to emulate

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist and blogger Ana Borden suggests that using Mary as our guide to raise Catholic children in the faith can be helpful.

God is faithful to us even amidst our trials in life

"Our heavenly Father is always making a way for us. God promised he would not abandon us." - Kristen Bourgeois, NOLA Catholic Parenting

Springtime is ripe to remember hope as the only option

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist/blogger Kristy Solis wants everybody to concentrate on spring as a time of hope.

To be ‘fruitful,’ tie your boat to Jesus and push into the deep

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist and blogger Mary Bruno shares her latest thoughts about the ways Christians can be frutiful.

Mardi Gras to Lent: As we party, we should pray

We commit to being comfortable celebrating Mardi Gras; so also, our willingness to celebrate our Lord and Savior during Lent is a special spiritual celebration to enliven our souls.

Comments that don’t respect sanctity of marriage can hurt

Everyone must respect families, no matter what shape or size.

When cuteness trumps tantrums, at least I can laugh

Young Adult columnist Heather Bozant Witcher writes her latest column about her children.

A mom’s fears over a daughter attending the March for Life

"I prayed and asked that God protect my child and all the children who were marching for the lives of the unborn." - Kim Roberts, NOLA Catholic Parenting

Still seeking and finding the Holy Spirit along my faith journey

NOLA Catholic Parenting's Charla Misse shares her invitation to her family to recognize the beautiful ways the Holy Spirit shows Himself to us in everyday life.

Promise of eternal salvation through Christ is catalyst for hope

"There is no greater hope in this world and especially in the next: The promises made by Christ of eternal salvation." - Greg Zambrano, NOLA Catholic Parenting

The ‘most special baby’ is our light that conquers the darkness

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Charlotte Phillips tell us about the light of the Catholic world who conquers the darkness.

With pandemic slowing, time has come to celebrate life

Be like a child and remain open to faith and positive change

"Am I so stuck in my ways that I do not allow for growth in certain areas of my life?" - Gavin Lewis

We call our lost babies by name because they existed and were loved

God said, “I have called you each by name: you are mine.”

Parents should not fear being first teachers of Catholic faith

NOLA Catholic Parenting Kim Roberts shares her thoughts on the importance of parents being Catholic role models and is always open to being enlightened about the faith.

Parents need to be vigilant with kids’ use of social media

Even the most protective parents can be duped by subtleties of social media "friends" made by their children.

When it’s your child headed to the altar, life’s a joyful rewind

Christine Bordelon, associate editor at the Clarion Herald, reflects on her daughter getting married at St. Louis Cathedral.

Believing without seeing proof is what faith is all about

Catholic wife and mother Michelle Macicek knows that God is working in the life of her family, even though she may not immediately see it.

Vacationing with grateful heart overcame many needless fears

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist Gina Sternfels talks about the unexpected pleasure of going on a family vacation with her child on the autism spectrum.

A movie lesson: When God closes a door, he opens a window

NOLA Catholic Parenting's Sarah McDonald shares the importance of living our faith, persevering to rise above life's many challenges, and thereby setting good examples of the path toward constant growth for our children.