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13 Thoughts I Had While Watching Home Alone Now That I’m a Parent

November 30, 2015 By Lauren

13 Thoughts I Had While Watching Home Alone Now That I'm a Parent

When I think back to the defining movies of my childhood, Home Alone stands at the front of the pack (it’s in a dead heat with The Little Mermaid, but they both have pretty killer soundtracks so I can’t pick a favorite). I don’t know how many times I watched it as a kid, but I […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Holidays, Parenting Humor Tagged With: Christmas, home alone, kids, movies, parent, parenting

Meme Monday: Hello, Bedtime?

November 9, 2015 By Lauren

Meme Monday "Hello Bedtime? Can we reschedule?"

Meme Monday is back! I used to share the memes I made both on social media and here on the blog. Lately I’ve made a bunch, but they’ve only gone on Facebook, so it’s time for me to start cataloging them again. Each Monday, I’ll feature one meme. I hope they give you a much […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Meme Monday Tagged With: bedtime, kids, meme, meme monday, parenting

The Five Stages of a Toddler Tantrum

November 2, 2015 By Lauren

The Five Stages of a Toddler Tantrum

Ahh, toddlers. They can go from being the most charming people on Earth to behaving like Satan’s spawn in the blink of an eye. Having gone through the toddler years three times now (well, four times if you count my own toddler years, but those are a bit hazy), I’ve become quite well-versed in the […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Humor Tagged With: five stages, kids, parenting, parents, tantrum, temper tantrum, toddlers

Ready or Not

October 18, 2015 By Lauren

Ready or Not

I wrote this post in October of 2012. It was the second post I ever published on my (now defunct) first blog. I still remember all the mixed emotions of this moment. Nothing about parenthood is easy, is it? I’m sitting here trying to work up the nerve to eat a piece of toast. It’s a […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: baby, baby stage, breastfeeding, motherhood, nursing, parenting

6 Totally Useless Things I’ve Learned Since Having Kids

August 24, 2015 By Lauren

6 Totally Useless (and Mostly Disgusting) Things I've Learned Since Having Kids

  I have learned a lot in my time as a parent. No, not just a lot. I’m talking BOOK LOADS. I imagine any parent would say the same. Experience is truly the greatest teacher. Most of the information I’ve learned is quite helpful. I can change diapers, calm a tantrum (sometimes), teach someone how to […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational, Parenting Humor Tagged With: disgusting, gross, kids, lessons learned, parenting, useless, useless knowledge

Dear Teacher, Don’t Let Him Fool You

August 17, 2015 By Lauren

A letter from a mom to her child's new teacher

  Dear Teacher, In a couple of weeks my son will walk through the doors of your classroom and for the next nine months many of his waking hours will be spent with you. I know as the days, weeks, and months pass, you’ll get to know a side of him that even I am […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: kids, mom, parenting, school, son, teacher

Today I Wasn’t Perfect

August 10, 2015 By Lauren

Today I wasn't perfect

  Today I yelled at my kids more times than I can count. Yesterday I took them out for ice cream. Today we ran errands and I did housework. Yesterday we spent all day at the beach. Today I was short on patience. Yesterday I had it in abundance.  Today I Wasn’t Perfect Today I […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: kids, motherhood, not perfect, parenting, perfect, today, yesterday

9 Self-Help Skills Your Child Should Know Before Starting Kindergarten

August 3, 2015 By Lauren

9 Self-Help Skills Your Child Should Know Before Starting Kindergarten

This post contains an affiliate link. I’ll earn a small commission on any purchases made, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! When preparing to send your child to school for the first time, your mind is probably consumed by many thoughts: “How is my baby so big already?” “There’s seriously a three page […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: back to school, kids, kindergarten, parenting, school, self-help skills

What They Meant When They Told Me Life Will Never Be the Same

July 13, 2015 By Lauren

What They Meant When They Told Me Life Would Never Be the Same

Back in May, I had the honor of being part of the inaugural cast of Listen to Your Mother Bangor. I’ve been waiting for the videos to be posted before I shared my story with you. You can read or watch it below.  What They Meant When They Told Me Life Will Never Be the […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays, Parenting Humor Tagged With: children, kids, listen to your mother, ltym, motherhood, parenting

Furniture Buying Tips for New Parents

July 6, 2015 By Lauren

Furniture Buying Tips for New Parents

  You’re expecting! Congratulations! (Or maybe you’re not expecting, but you want kids some day and you like to plan ahead. That’s cool too.) I bet your mind is racing with all the things you need to do before your bundle of joy arrives. I’m here to help. Furniture items are some of the biggest, […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational, Parenting Humor Tagged With: baby, buying tips, furniture, parenting, parents

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