Laura Lynn LaPointe
A Parent’s Love
Have you ever wondered what true love from a parent to a child looks like?
We don't really think about it, do we? We just go on with our daily life of fixing meals, washing...
Busting the Myth on Parenting Strategies
Sometimes, these so called "new" positive parenting strategies can take people by surprise. And really, these positive parenting strategies that I am referring to are quite simple: providing praise, phrasing instructions and corrections in...
Learning with Littles at the Ecology Preserve
It is no doubt that Auburn has so much to offer to our community, and there are so many hidden gems in our town on the plains. One of those gems is the Kreher...
Take Two with Baby #2
For those of you seasoned moms, you're probably going to know the feeling of what I'm sharing in this blog post. So many feelings come with Baby #1: excitement, anticipation, uncertainty, doubt, joy. The emotions are...
Enough with All the Pressure!
Do you feel it too?
I'm talking about all of the PRESSURE that we parents face.
In just one day, here are SOME of the stressors or pressures that we face when it comes to raising...
Back-to-School Essentials for Behavior
It's back-to-school season. You've shopped for new backpacks, new shoes, new folders, new clothes, new pencils, new binders, new markers, and the list could go on.
While we are in this hustle and bustle of...
Baby Gets a Haircut
It's the little things in life that really make life grand. Today was one of those days.
Typically I cut John Paul and Michael's hair at home to save time, to save money, and because...
Leaving the Park in Peace… with a Timer
I feel like every child has a hard time leaving the park, or any preferred activity for that matter.
Some children have a hard time leaving the pool. Others have a hard time leaving story...
Regain Control of Your Child’s Behavior FREE Workshop!
Parenting can be HARD. WORK. It's not a joke. But it can be ESPECIALLY hard if you've got a kiddo who pushes your buttons.
You know...
The child who hates doing chores.
The child who whines.
The child...
Yard Sales: The Thrill of the Hunt
If you’re anything like me, you try REALLY HARD to save some extra money here and there.
Cut your husband and you baby’s hair. Check.
Shop the buy one get one sales at Publix. Check.
Get rid...