Parenting – Lauren's Law

Toddler Time

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted. Okay, way longer than that—two-plus months, to be exact. While I’m grateful to be busy with other writing projects, I’m blaming another reason. Toddler Time. No, I’m not talking about storytime or gymnastics for little tykes. Rather, it’s the pace (and way) that toddlers move. How they live. ToddlerContinueContinue reading “Toddler Time”

Back-to-School Time is the BEST Time

You think it. I’ll write it. I love when my girls go back to school. There. I wrote it. L to R: Riley (PreK 4s), Charlotte (second grade), and Nora (PreK 2s) For the first time in 7+ years, I’m home alone. Sure, it’s only for roughly two hours before I pick up my youngest—followedContinueContinue reading “Back-to-School Time is the BEST Time”

Clown Car Vibes

Never have I ever wanted summer to wrap up quicker. Let me rephrase, I’m ready for our community pool to close. Why? It’s not the sunscreen slathering, the soggy towels, or even the snacks that disappear faster than free samples at Costco. No, I’m over summer because of the crowded public restrooms. Yes, friends, I’mContinueContinue reading “Clown Car Vibes”

Summer Reads for Little Bookworms

School’s out, and summer officially begins today. One of the best ways to prevent the research-based summer slide is to read. Since younger kids are most susceptible to learning loss, I’m sharing my favorite children’s books to embrace the season and make travel easier. The Meyer girls holding up some of their fav summer reads.ContinueContinue reading “Summer Reads for Little Bookworms”

Happy Mother’s Day from a Postpartum Depression Survivor 💐

Sorry if this title feels a little like Michael Scott’s quote, “Happy birthday, Jesus. Sorry your party’s so lame.” Mother’s Day is usually a time of flowers, cards, homemade crafts, and breakfasts in bed. Yet, postpartum depression (PPD) is a topic often buried deep and even undiagnosed. In fact, more than 75% of women whoContinueContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day from a Postpartum Depression Survivor 💐”

Toddlerisms Take 3

Sometimes, I think I need a pocket dictionary to translate the things my toddler daughters say. For instance … “Farkley” = Sparkley “Lurpee” = Slurpee “Concreen” = Sunscreen For the third year in a row, I’m covering Toddlerisms. The Urban Dictionary defines Toddlerism as follows: “A child between the ages of one to three… Pushing boundariesContinueContinue reading “Toddlerisms Take 3”

Proactive Strategies for Developing Leadership Qualities in Your Children

Image via Freepik In an ever-evolving world, the task of nurturing leadership qualities in children is more critical than ever. This journey is about imparting knowledge and shaping characters capable of leading with compassion, accountability, and resilience. By strategically guiding our children, we prepare them to navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s world with confidence andContinueContinue reading “Proactive Strategies for Developing Leadership Qualities in Your Children”