Congratulations! Your little one is ready to transition to a toddler bed. Or…at least you’re hoping they are. Of all the milestones we face when our children are toddlers, transitioning to a big kid bed is one of the scariest for many parents. Your child […]
As a busy parent, evenings are chaotic. From the moment you walk in the door, the kids are overtired and hungry, everyone needs something from you at the same time, and you have approximately 18 dirty lunch containers and 12 sheets of paper from school […]
As we cozy up for a week filled with Christmas cheer and time spent with loved ones, I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you for all of the support you’ve shown me in my first year of blogging. […]
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been an entire year since I started blogging. I “launched” this blog almost exactly a year ago – with only a few posts, and absolutely no idea what I was doing. I’ve learned a lot since then. Today, I […]
Adding a new baby to a family is a big adjustment for everyone – and perhaps nobody more so than the new big brother or big sister. It can be difficult for older siblings to grasp the implications of the upcoming arrival of a new […]
If you’re a new parent – or about to be a new parent – you’re probably familiar with baby hacks. There are countless articles about baby hacks out there, many of which recycle the same tips. In this article, I wanted to share the hacks […]
I recently came across a tweet that called for the rejection of the term “working mom”: I’m in full rejection of the term “working mom.” 1. All mothers work. 2. Never heard of a “working dad.” — June Diane Raphael (@MsJuneDiane) November 4, 2018 This […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably getting your Christmas shopping lists finalized so you’re ready to jump on Black Friday sales. To help you out with stocking stuffers for kids, we’ve created an ultimate list of more than 127 stocking stuffer ideas. As you’ll […]
I LOVE Christmas. Possibly more than any fully grown adult should. I love the music, the decorations, the magic, the thrill of finding the perfect present for somebody, and – of course – the time spent with family and friends. What I don’t love is the […]
A vacation isn’t a vacation if nobody is sleeping. And as we all know – if your child isn’t sleeping, there’s no way you’re getting any sleep. Getting your baby or toddler to sleep while travelling can be daunting. Unfamiliar places, changes to your schedule […]
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!
Want to learn more about me and Chaos & Quiet? Start here.