Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in new orleans, LA

Tumbling Toddlers

by Kelly Leahy

March 24, 2009

When a friend of mine asked if I would like to enroll Adelaide into gymnastics with her three-year-old I didn't even hesitate. Adelaide is a very cautious kid. She was a late walker and her one-year-old sister is a more ambitious climber than she is. I hoped that something like gymnastics would boost her confidence.

The trick was finding a gym in or around New Orleans that fit our schedules. We settled on Empire Gymnastics Academy in Jefferson which I've gone into brief detail below. Surprisingly there are a number of other options in the area as well. So, if you are looking for a place for your preschooler to learn some tumbling skills or just work off some of that energy, look no further.

Where the Moms Are

by Kelly Leahy

July 23, 2008

Following up on yesterday's post about eating international cuisine out of the house, Savvy's main blog has a great post with a few easy recipes to try . Yum. Ok, now onto today's matter at hand. I travel solo quite a bit. Well, let me clarify, I almost always have the kids with me but no other adults. I'm a bit of an introvert and frankly, it's just easier not to have to bend someone to my  Read more...