Laura O'Brien

Laura O
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I am a mom of 3, wife, and kindergarten teacher. My husband and I are both UT grads. Go Vols! I'm an enneagram 9, so you probably won't find a lot of controversy here. I love all things Knoxville with my whole heart. In my free time, I sleep.

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Vomit Out of a Car Seat

So here you are. You have found your way to this blog post due to the most unfortunate of momming duties. First, take a...

I’m Ditching Parenting Influencer Accounts

Ten years ago, I was pregnant with my first child. Instagram will still in its early days. Most people did not have accounts, and...

Keeping Academic Skills Fresh All Summer

We've almost done it, y'all! The kids have just a few more weeks of school, and then we can celebrate the completion of another...

My Preteen Has A Childproof Door Knob

If you have more than one child, what's the age gap between them? Do you consider it a close age gap?  My first two children...

Does Anyone Else Feel Like We Lost A Few Years In Time?

I had a baby in December 2019. It was flu and RSV season, so I had planned on hunkering down at home with my...
Vol Moms: Your Kids Are Still Watching

Vol Moms: Your Kids Are Still Watching

I cried after we beat Bama. It wasn't because we beat Bama. It wasn't because it was a pivotal game in an historic season. It...

The Daycare Waitlist Nightmare

18 months-2 years. I just want to get that out there. The current waitlist for any daycare is currently 18 months-2 years. Parents of young...