Lauren MJ Connelly

Writing about parenthood and marriage is a great passion of Lauren’s. Some of her other interests include: fashion, sewing, gardening, interior design, photo manipulation and restoration, and competing in mud runs. She also enjoys playing with her rescue dog, Furgus.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or at least, it’s supposed to be.

This old proverb exists for a reason, because it’s absolutely true! Of course not every

“Mom guilt”—it’s an actual thing. For some women, it starts before they’re even pregnant with

Nothing is as life-changing as having your first baby. No matter how informed you are

So, things have started to unravel between you and your spouse. It might have happened

Life before kids. If you have children, it may be a challenge trying to remember

Remember when you first met and fell in love, whether at first sight or over

Since its inception in 2004, Facebook has become the quintessential time-waster for millions of users

As I held my sobbing daughter tightly, all I could say to soothe her was,

The most dreaded question I face on any given day is, “Mom!! What’s for dinner?”