Laura
How Disney World won me over for our family getaways
I love to travel.
I’ve been to 22 countries, and relish the adventure of exploring new places. My idea of a personal dream vacation includes large...
Loving someone rare
What is Angelman Syndrome?
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births. Angelman syndrome is often misdiagnosed...
The best gift I never wanted
Two years ago this month, we received a call that changed our lives.
After months of failed milestones and a barrage of testing, our fears...
I’m that mom posting ponies and rainbows on social media, but what was ACTUALLY...
A couple weeks ago, I was that mom.
The one filling your news feed with cute kid pictures, celebration (ala the world series), and general happiness...while actually having...
How to be a rockstar NICU family friend
I'd heard of the NICU. I knew some NICU nurses and friends whose child had spent time there. And when my first two kids were born, I remember...
Tips for becoming a super pumper (or at least surviving this season)
So it’s World Breastfeeding Week. And if you’re a mom like me, you might have, well, mixed feelings about the extravaganza. After a great...
The question I stopped asking myself
Before I had kids, I traveled a lot. My goal was to pack light, walk fast, and take the trip of a lifetime at...
How to be #ORLANDOSTRONG without leaving your house
A week ago, my son graduated from a 13-week stay in the NICU at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. I drove by...