Laura O'Brien
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.
I Know How To Be The Perfect Parent
Once upon a time, we were all perfect parents. Before we had kids, of course. We knew what should be done, how to raise well-rounded kids....
I Went Back To Work After 7 Years As A SAHM
This time last year, I was frantically searching the internet for wisdom and advice. After seven years as a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I had...
I Hate Being The Tooth Fairy
It's 10pm, and I need to go to bed.
But I can't.
Because I'm waiting for my daughter to be ALL the way asleep, so I...
What Can I Do To Get My Child Ready For Kindergarten?
"What can I do to help my child get ready for kindergarten?"
This is the number one question teachers hear around this time of year....
Dinner Shortcuts For Busy Nights
If dinner is a hot mess at your house, this is for you.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a fresh, home cooked meal that...
Let’s Talk About Bruno: An Encanto Deep Dive
First things first: this post is full of spoilers. If you haven't seen Disney's newest animated film Encanto yet, stop everything you're doing and...
I Love You Enough to Say No
"She didn't want to do it so I didn't make her."
"I didn't want him to go, but he really wanted to."
These are just a...