Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how difficult it would be for me to go back to work after maternity leave. I’ve done it three times. Each time, as my return date drew closer, my worry and dread mounted – and I […]
Part 3: Family Road Trip Organization This article is Part 3 in a three-part series on surviving road trips with kids. As you may recall, in Part 1 I shared our three keys to a successful road trip with young children: keep them busy, keep […]
Part 2: Road Trip Snacks for Kids This article is Part 2 in a three-part series on surviving road trips with kids. As you may recall, in Part 1 I shared our three keys to a successful road trip with young children: keep them busy, […]
Frequently, I find myself frustrated with the double standard that exists for Moms and Dads. Despite the fact that gender roles have changed significantly in the past 60 years, we still regularly encounter an ingrained expectation that Mom will be the primary caregiver, while Dad […]
Part 1: Road Trip Activities for Kids Road trips with young children. The thought alone is enough to fill any parent with an overwhelming sense of dread. But unless you intend to sequester yourself at home for the next 18 years, they are usually a […]
Hi! I’m Laura. My husband and I are juggling two busy professional careers while raising three kids – two boys, ages 8 and 6, and 3 year old girl. I love organizing and crave quiet, which is often at odds with our very busy family. My goal with this blog is to create a resource for all of us to quiet the chaos in our lives, to give us back the time and energy to focus on what’s important. Thanks for joining me!
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