Author Archives: Laura
About The Author: Laura
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Laura is the mother to a herd of four small children, wife to her Engineer Husband, and owner of a pesky dog. She blogs about her life in the Midwest at Walden Mommy: Life Behind the Red Front Door.
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Saying Goodbye to Babywearing
Laura of WaldenMommy:Life Behind the Red Front Door writes about passing her Ergo on to a new mother and the emotions this brings. MORE
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Respecting Children’s Boundaries
Recently, I went to my parents’ house to visit my extended family. It was a completely solo trip (No husband! No kids!), and I got to relax and visit with my little nephews. I really enjoyed my time playing with them, and they seemed to enjoy hanging out with just me. When it was time to leave, I sought out my oldest … MORE
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Thanksgiving in the NICU
Christmas, angel trees, Salvation Army Bell Ringers and Toys for Tots. While my family loves and participates in all those events, for us, our big holiday to give back is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving wasn’t always our most meaningful holiday. Like many families, it was a blip on the radar, a day to stuff ourselves full of turkey before we dragged out … MORE
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Traveling Alone
As an attached mother, traveling alone isn’t a choice Laura of WaldenMommy: Life Behind the Red Front Door made lightly, but it is a choice she is glad she made. MORE
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25 Signs that You Might Be a “Natural” Parent
Laura from WaldenMommy: Life Behind the Red Front Door shares a humerous list of “warning signs” that indicate that you, too, might be a natural parent! MORE
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8 Tips for Maintaining Sanity When Your Partner Is Away
It’s not easy to be the solo parent when you’re used to having an extra pair of hands around. Here are 8 tips and tricks to maintain balance when a spouse is away. MORE
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Attachment Parenting Thirty Years Ago
What happens when children who are Attachment Parented grow up? Laura from WaldenMommy is an adult example of an extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, babyworn, attached child. MORE
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Potty Learning and the Late Learner
If you have an older potty learner, here are some tips to help you stay patient and model the skills. MORE
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How to Treat a Child With Special Needs
Five things I wish everyone knew about my son with special needs, a primer on treating him with love and respect. MORE
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The Good Elf on the Shelf
Do you like the Elf on the Shelf but are uncomfortable with the whole “he’s watching you be naughty” idea? Laura of WaldenMommy took the Elf on the Shelf and changed him to fit her family’s positive lifestyle. MORE