Amanda Guidry

Losing The Magic It was a sad day when my children informed me that they knew Santa isn't real. It hit me harder than it hit them. I expected that I would be upset; I...

The Value Of A Step-Mom After my divorce, I was single with three children. I decided I was ready to date, so a good friend advised me to think about my "hard no's" before doing...

He’s On Red AGAIN… I don’t know about you, but as a mom, I only want to see the best in my children. This is even more true for my boys. I love all my...

Your Child's Teacher Needs You We are about a month into school in most parishes in Louisiana. Students are settling in. Teachers are getting to know their students. Lessons are in full swing. Also in full...

Why Do We Need A Special Pumpkin? Halloween is around the corner I can already smell the fall weather, feel the cool air, and taste the gumbo that will inevitably be cooked on those cool days....

September Is PCOS Awareness Month What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a very common problem for women. One in 10 women suffer from PCOS. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, this condition causes women...

Editor's Note :: Lafayette Mom seeks to honor the voices of all moms living in Louisiana. We understand and respect that not everyone will agree with all topics we choose to publish, but we...

My Child Is Moving Out… And I’m Not Okay My oldest child just spent her last night at home. She’s moving out to pursue a higher education. We’ve been preparing for this day for quite...