Laura
Graduate school brought Laura from her beloved home state of Colorado to Texas (hard to beat the Rocky Mountains!), and meeting her beloved husband Jonathan convinced her to settle here. Now the two are overjoyed and exhausted parents to sweet Christopher (2015) and a little girl on the way (2017). In addition to her role as a mama, she also works full time as a clinical psychologist working with military veterans who continue to amaze her with their strength and humor. When she’s not busy juggling career and parenthood, you can find her cycling, enjoying local culture (and food!), baking, “hiking,” and embracing her love of travel.
Doctor Talk: Improving Communication with Your Child’s Pediatrician
If your kiddo is anything like mine, then you spend a lot of time in your pediatrician's office. Thanks, winter at daycare! And, if you're anything like me, you've often wondered about that time.
Wondered if...
Mom vs. Screen: One Family’s Attempt to Follow “No Screen Time Until Age Two”
By now, you probably know the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests parents avoid exposing their infants and children (under age two) to screens of any kind (e.g. TV, smart phones, iPads, etc.). This makes a lot of...
Reflections on Raising a Multicultural Kid
I have always loved exploring other cultures. So it was no surprise that one of the many things that attracted me to my husband was the fact he was from a completely different cultural...
DIY Cake Smash Photos on a Dime
I recently scoured the Internet to generate some ideas to commemorate my son's first birthday. If you've done the same at any point, you've surely come across those super cute cake-smash photos, capturing the truly joyful five-alarm...
Beating the Baby Blues — and the Stigma Attached to Them
Like many women preparing for their first baby, I experienced a mix of excitement, anxiety, and anticipation in the months leading up to my son's birth earlier this year. As a mental health provider...
Ready or Not, Here You Come: An Induction Tale
This post is part of an editorial series, "The Stork Stories," brought to you by the Fort Worth Moms Blog and Texas Health. We hope these pieces provide you with helpful information, encouragement, and...
The Quest for the Perfect “Blankie”: Why Self-Soothing Is So Critical
Remember back to your childhood, and that that was your absolute go-to in times of distress? I bet if you pull up an image of that object in your mind, even today, you'll still...