Author Archives: Laura
About The Author: Laura
Walden Mommy: Life Behind the Red Front Door View my posts on NPN
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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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
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Steps For Ditching Junk Food and Eating Better
Want to change how you eat but don’t know where to start? Laura of WaldenMommy: Life Behind the Red Front Door shares some of tips for ditching the processed junk foods and eating healthier. MORE
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Dinners on the Go for Busy Families
When life gets super busy, how do you handle the need to eat on the go? Laura of WaldenMommy shares her family’s favorite “fast food” meals. MORE
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What Breastfeeding Taught Me About Success
After struggling to breastfeed her youngest two children, Laura learns what breastfeeding success really is for her and why not judging someone’s feeding choices is important. MORE
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Brightly Colored Bathing Suits Help Keep Kids Safe
There are many ways to keep kids safe in the water, but perhaps the easiest is also the simplest: brightly colored swimsuits. MORE
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Children and Chores
Have kids? Then you have chores to do! Find ways to include kids in your household tasks. MORE
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Remaining Connected to School-Age Children
Worried about remaining connected to your school-aged child? Laura from “Life Behind the Red Front Door” writes about how she remains connected to her oldest, school-aged child. MORE
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Our Clothing Guidelines
We have four basic guidelines when it comes to what clothes we purchase or wear. MORE
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Our Formula Feeding Journey
When an unexpected pregnancy cut short the breastfeeding relationship, this mom and baby figured out how to accept and enjoy their new path. MORE