Lafayette Mom

Connected Parenting :: Embracing Your Child’s Interest I am the daughter of a single mother of four. My mom was constantly at work which is understandable since she had four children to care for. I cannot recall a time that...

Living The Soft Life Lately, my social media feeds have been full of videos, reels, and posts about the soft girl era. So just what is this soft girl era? This thought is said to have originated amongst Nigerian social...

Cracking Open A Damaging Trend Social media trends come and go. They can range from tame (remember "planking") to dangerous. One of the latest trends on social media is called "TikTok egg crack," where an adult cracks a raw egg...

A Laid-Back Approach To Potty Training My daughter is quickly approaching the age of two, which is when I started potty training my other three girls. From my previous experience, I can say that every child is different and learns...

Disclosure :: affiliate links are included in this post. Calm The H*ck Down :: A Book Review Between reading for grad school, attempting to read the Bible in a year, working, and generally trying to keep myself and my family alive,...

Cultivating Silence Silence. It’s hard to come by. Especially as a mom. If your house is anything like mine it’s LOUD. My kids are loud. You hear us before you see us. And it’s constant. The older I get and...

Where to Watch Football With the Kids In and Around Lafayette, LA Football season is RAGIN' here in Acadiana! Looking for family-friendly restaurants and entertainment centers where you can watch both the game and the kids? We've gathered the stats...

Things To Do In Lafayette, Louisiana With Kids There are so many things to do with kids in Lafayette, Louisiana year-round! We strive to share ideas for every family’s budget and interests. Whether you are visiting Lafayette with kids or...

Disclosure :: This post was written by Dr. Anita Gouri of Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry. Why Do Baby Teeth Matter? “Why fix baby teeth, if they’re just going to fall out anyway?” A question I hear almost on the daily in my office! Let’s go...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Ascension Episcopal School. Passion Propels Students to Push Beyond Traditional Classes Exploring a passion isn’t usually something we get an opportunity to do until college or well into adulthood. Ascension Episcopal School’s Capstone: Independent Study...