It’s everywhere—all over the news and social media—Harambe, a silverback gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo, was killed in order to save the life of a child who had managed to get into his habitat. I have watched the videos and read a few articles, and while it is so very sad that a beautiful and…
Dads are notoriously difficult to buy for. I know my dad would always just say, “I don’t need anything—you kids being kind to one another is a good enough gift for me!” when we asked him what he wanted for any occasion. While that’s nice, it’s not particularly helpful for those of us who actually…
Are you worried your child is being bullied by someone who is supposed to be a friend? Look for these ten warning signs that your kid might have a friendship that is toxic and unhealthy. I learned about toxic friendships when my daughter found herself being bullied by her best friend during middle school. She…
Are you a mom who feels like you are barely hanging on? Try these tips to really get yourself organized. Running a home and a family is not for the faint of heart, and I suspect that I’m not the only mom out there who struggles to stay organized. Interestingly enough, the things I have…
Want to be a happier, more confident, and BETTER mom? Learn how to change the way you dress and become a better mother in the process. Motherhood was a big change for me. One of the things I struggled with most after having babies was finding myself and really understanding who Lara was underneath this…
Summer is a great time for kids to get off their screens and get outside or do other activities. Here are 9 easy screen-free activities to do with your kids this summer. Like many parents, I’m all about limiting the screen time at my house. While a little bit of screen time is absolutely fine—even…
I am not ashamed to say that I couldn’t “do motherhood” all by myself. In the 16 years that I have been a mother so far, I have had a support system of angels who have helped me and for which I am incredibly grateful. I’m thankful for my husband. We are on this parenting…
Choosing which quote to feature this month was really difficult, you guys! I always love General Conference so much and so many different little sound bites inspire me greatly. That’s why, in the end, I chose to highlight Elder Holland’s talk for my May 2016 visiting teaching message. Elder Holland’s talk is titled “Tomorrow the…
I always have really good intentions to study the conference talks before the next General Conference rolls around. I rarely succeed, though, and it’s mostly just because I don’t really have anything keeping me accountable. So, I decided to change that this time around. When our General Conference editions of the Ensign arrived (we always…