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Ages & Stages

childcare in Lafayette, LA

Parenting through the various ages + stages of childhood can be overwhelming and challenging. Just when you think you have life figured out with an infant, they slowly turn into toddlers and everything changes! Not to mention, every family dynamic is unique and each child typically requires a different parenting approach. Many families these days turn to the internet for help and advice, and thus, Lafayette Mom, the premier parenting website in Lafayette, LA, was born. Our team of 20+ local Lafayette moms share their opinions, expertise and resources with you to make parenting in Acadiana easier.  

Perhaps you are unexpectedly pregnant and your partner is not quite on board yet. We understand and can empathize because we’ve been there. If you are walking the lonely journey of miscarriage, we are here to hold your proverbial hand every step of the way. Lafayette Mom also prides itself on providing helpful resources for the important things you need as a parent in Lafayette, LA. For example we have a list of where to find swim lessons in Lafayette, as well as a list of the best schools in Lafayette, LA. As your family moves through the ages + stages of raising kids, you will discover that Lafayette Mom is here with you every step of the way!

Through all ages + stages of childhood, Lafayette Mom is designed to be a “go to” resource for parents. Whether you’re in the trenches battling RSV, or wondering how to tackle the sex talk with your tweens, our content is relevant to modern parents. We will cry with you as you send your little off to preschool, and we will rejoice with you when you find out that it’s twins! Let Lafayette Mom help you navigate all ages + stages with ease. 

I am a Magic Maker

Let me transport you for a minute. Let's pretend that you are Sleeping Beauty. A spell was cast upon you some time ago and you took a really long nap. You wake up starving, reaching for a venti iced...
This post is totally not sponsored. I have paid for the items discussed below or they have been gifted to my children by friends and family members. Before I had kids and when my kids were too tiny to really play...
Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Episcopal School of Acadiana. The College Search During COVID: Advice from a Veteran Counselor In the first week of December, ESA college counselor Scott Chrysler hosted a meeting for current juniors and their parents to...

My Scouting Surprise

Daisy Scout alum here. Former scout. But also a dropout. I did not enjoy scouting. I did not like camping in a tent. It was hot. There were mosquitoes. I wanted my Mama. So when my kiddos wanted to sign up...
My husband and I have an only child, so we don't have to deal with the tattling that comes with having more than one. On the other hand, my older sister has three kids who range in age from...

My Time In The NICU

My first experience with the NICU was for my first born child. He was born at 37 weeks and weighed 11 pounds. Yes, you read that correctly! He went into the NICU after being born because he was having...
Growing up in South Louisiana, I had a fairly atypical upbringing. We didn't move through our year in Sportsman Seasons: teal, squirrel, duck, deer, hog, turkey, alligator, etc. We did do a whole lotta fishing, though, so I think...
I hear it nearly 10 times a week. Well meaning stranger or acquaintance: "Your baby is precious! Does he sleep?" Me: "Oh, him....no.(stifling laughter) He absolutely does not." I can say this with a smile because it's my second time around. My first...
Babies love bathtime. With the splashing, the bubbles, and the bath toys, bathtime can be a blast! But it doesn't always start out that way. In the beginning, when your baby is a newborn and too small to enjoy...
We moved homes right before school resumed, and during the chaos of all of the boxes, I was so proud of myself for tackling all the beloved take-homes from grades past of my daughter’s school projects and such down...

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