While we may like to believe that we treat all of our kids the same, the reality is that, for most of us, there are some fundamental differences in how we parent our first child versus our second child (or any subsequent children). Pregnancy […]
I’ve been a working Mom and I’ve been a quasi-stay-at-home Mom (I’m in Canada and have three kids, which means I’ve had three year-long maternity leaves). Both can be wonderful, and both can be difficult – in very different ways. Being a working mom comes […]
I’m an introvert. Nothing has driven home the truth of that statement like parenting young children. Young kids, as we all know, talk, move, and just need constantly. The relentlessness of parenting can make me feel like I can’t even finish a thought, let alone grab […]
If you have young children, and spend any time in grocery stores, malls, or on social media, you’ve probably heard some variation of, “Cherish these years, they go by so fast!” If you’re anything like me, you probably smile and respond politely, but the question […]
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.