Lauren
Lauren is the wife of an Army vet, and the mother of three crazy little boys. A former high school English teacher, she enjoys volunteering at her children’s school and is a freelance writer. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys going to bed early, a fresh cup of coffee, running, baking, and playing all the sports with her kids.
Yes, You Still Know What You Are Doing
How do you have confidence in your parenting when you can’t even know if it’s safe to take a walk in your neighborhood with a friend, or if you should be doubling up your...
Breastfeeding After Year One Is My Choice
When I first started writing this post, I was a week away from my son’s first birthday.
This was not the first birthday we had planned. There would be no big party with family...
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Favorite Toddler Snacks
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
If your...
Minding Your Mindfulness: How to Help Your Kids Use This Practice
“Mindfulness” is definitely on the regular rotation of things we ought to be doing these days.
Being mindful can seem like a daunting task though. The idea is a simple one: you are focusing on...
Friday Favorites – Family Board Games
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
Whether you’re...
Go Ahead: Watch Cobra Kai Already
Maybe your husband has asked you to watch it. Maybe your friends have even seen it and are suggesting you do too. Whatever your reasons for not joining the bandwagon and checking out Cobra...
The Movement Program That Has Me Ready to Run Again
Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed being active. I would much rather be chasing my kids at the playground than sitting doing crafts at the kitchen table.
So I was particularly surprised when...
When Good Enough Really Isn’t Enough
I cannot count all the times I have looked in the mirror and said to myself, “Good enough.” But, I distinctly remember the first time I did it.
After my first son was born and...
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Favorite Fall Recipes
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
Apples. Pumpkins....
Controlling the Chaos: Children and Chores
Kids and chores. When is the best time to start?
I say now.
With more of us at home than ever, this is a great time to begin daily chores in my house. After a quick...
Online Etiquette for the New Normal
In all the places we’ve lived, I’ve never really been one to join the neighborhood Facebook group.
Then we moved overseas and lived off base in a community where I did not speak the language....
Friday Favorites: Baby Feeding Favorites
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
Before you...