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It’s Really OK That Your Kid Bit Mine, I Promise

2022-02-25
By: Lauri Walker
On: February 25, 2022

When my son was in Kindergarten a little girl crawled up near his chair during class and bit him on the butt. I kid you not. When his teacher called me to tell me what happened I dang near peed my pants, I laughed so hard. The image of itRead More →

5 Reasons Why Candy Crush is Good for My Mental Health

5 Reasons Why Candy Crush is Good for My Mental Health

2018-07-13
By: Lauri Walker
On: July 13, 2018

I’m a Mom with a lot of kids and all the normal stress that that implies. Parenting is hard, thankless work and as parents, we take a lot of crap. It is hard on our bodies and mental health. In today’s world it seems that everyone has to have aRead More →

The Real Reason I’m Not Going to Talk About Who Effed Up My Day

2018-04-11
By: Lauri Walker
On: April 11, 2018

I love that I get to write about nothing and everything. If an idea strikes me I can put it out there and anyone who wants to read it is able to. Most of the time. My dad and I were joking around the other day and he said, I’mRead More →

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I’m Lauri, a mom of four (one girl, three boys), a home-based daycare owner and a funny parenting writer. I’m based in the Pacific Northwest and like every mother ever, I need a nap! Parenting is hard work, but it’s also a lot of fun.

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Today I listened to a wonderful keynote speech by Today I listened to a wonderful keynote speech by the creator of the comic strip “Cathy.” To say I love that body of work is a serious understatement. Cathy’s struggles and frustrations in life mirrored mine even at a younger age and I often found kinship in that cartoon. Many times so much that she found herself on my wall or refrigerator for the rest of the week. 

@cathygwite ‘s words hit home tonight, about writing and life, and I feel so fortunate that I was here to receive her words. Thank you for being so kind and gracious, Cathy! 
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