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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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
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A Voice for my Child
“My voice is a gift, but it’s not a gift for me. It’s a gift for my children.” Read about Laura’s journey with a son who has a condition called Childhood Apraxia of Speech. MORE
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Tips for Managing Children During a Worship Service
Taking children to a worship service is important to many families, but it can also be a challenge. Here are some tips to help make your worship service more enjoyable for everyone! MORE
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Nursing at the School Carnival
Laura writes about a moment where she stayed calm and confident while nursing her toddler in public. MORE
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Natural Parenting and the Older Child: Part Two
How does natural parenting look with an older child? In part 2 of a 2-part series, Laura looks at how parents can use and model NP principles once their little ones reach school age. MORE