Lauren Ramirez

Old mom to a chocolate lab and new mom to a baby girl, former teacher and current higher education professional.

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A young child with short brown hair is sleeping on a white bed with eyes closed, wearing a long-sleeved gray shirt. The child's right arm is stretched up beside their head and the left arm is resting on the bed, nestled in the serenity of co-sleeping.

How We Stopped Co-sleeping With Our Toddler

Sleep
A baby lies on an adult's chest, holding their hands. The adult has a visible surgical scar down the center of their chest, likely from a c-section. They both appear to be lying on a blue surface, and the baby is wearing only a diaper. The image captures a tender bonding moment.

10 Things No One Tells You About Having a C-Section

C-section
A crispy mom is holding a baby in one arm and a paper bag with groceries in the other, standing next to a car with an open trunk. The baby is reaching into the bag, and the scene appears to be in a parking lot with a sunlit background.

5 Signs You Might Be A Crispy (And Not Quite a Crunchy) Mom

Motherhood

Articles

A brightly lit children's playroom with pastel-colored furniture offers perfect playroom inspiration. Two round tables, one blue and one pink, hold a yellow rotary phone and decor items. Shelving units display books and toys. A wall features a rainbow art piece and an alphabet print, sparking creativity.

The Cutest Playroom Inspiration for Any Space and Budget

Decor
A person is trying to feed an infant with a bottle in a dimly lit room, but the baby won't take the bottle. The infant, wearing a green outfit, lies in the person's arms. A bed and white curtains are visible in the background.

What to Do When Your Baby Won’t Take a Bottle

Babies (3 - 11 months)
A baby wrapped in a cream-colored blanket is lying on a fluffy, gray rug. Next to the baby are strips of fabric in colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The baby is wearing a headband adorned with rainbow-colored flowers—a perfect depiction of a cherished rainbow baby.

What is a Rainbow Baby?

Motherhood
A woman with dark hair in a black shirt is holding a crying child with short dark hair and a striped shirt in front of a brick wall. The mom looks down with a concerned expression, perhaps feeling mom guilt, while the child clings to her.

How I Learned to Let Go of Mom Guilt

Motherhood
Two pairs of hands hold a child’s drawing. The drawing depicts a house, a family of four, green grass, a blue sky, and a yellow sun. The hands in the back gently cup the drawing while the front hands hold it more directly, as if carefully considering adoption.

Considering Adoption: A Step-by-Step Guide

adoption
A young child with short brown hair is sleeping on a white bed with eyes closed, wearing a long-sleeved gray shirt. The child's right arm is stretched up beside their head and the left arm is resting on the bed, nestled in the serenity of co-sleeping.

How We Stopped Co-sleeping With Our Toddler

Sleep
A photo showing three toy characters, including a cowboy, an astronaut, and a cowgirl, lying inside a wooden box filled with various stuffed animals and colorful items. The box has letters painted on its front side, reminiscent of charming Disney baby names.

Disney Baby Names for Boys and Girls

Baby Names
A group of people are gathered around a festively decorated dining table, enjoying a holiday meal. The table is set with food, and a Christmas tree and stockings are visible in the background. Despite being a difficult family, everyone appears to be in a cheerful mood, holding drinks and smiling.

How to Deal With Difficult Family During the Holidays

Holidays
Two children are joyfully decorating a Christmas tree, embracing cherished Christmas traditions. They are both dressed in festive attire, with one donning a Santa hat. In the background, a fireplace is lit as the room glows with holiday decorations and twinkling lights.

Family Christmas Traditions Worth Starting

Holidays
A close-up photo of a person wearing a red patterned dress with their hands resting on their pregnant belly, capturing the serenity in spite of any pregnancy fears. The person is sitting down, and their white long-sleeved shirt is partially visible. The background is out of focus.

Common Pregnancy Fears (And How To Calm Them)

First Trimester
A child wearing a blue polka dot dress is receiving a vaccination in her upper arm. A gloved hand is pressing a cotton ball to the injection site while holding a syringe. The child, scared to vaccinate, is looking away.

I Was Scared to Vaccinate

Newborns (0 - 2 months)
A pregnant person dressed in a blue gown holds a yellow leaf in front of their stomach, embodying perfect fall baby shower inspiration. The individual is wearing multiple bracelets on one wrist and layered necklaces. The softly blurred background suggests an enchanting outdoor setting.

Cute Fall Baby Shower Ideas

Baby Showers
Two women sit on the grass in a park, smiling at a baby sitting between them. The woman on the left is dressed in black and gently touches the baby's hand, while the woman on the right, in a light dress, smiles. Friends without children, they enjoy watching their friend's little one. Trees and greenery are in the background.

To My Friends Without Children Yet, Thank You

Motherhood
A woman with blonde hair sits on a white rug in front of a white crib, holding a baby in her lap. The baby, wearing a gray shirt and jeans, has been given a lovely fall name. Next to them is a sign that reads, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.

20 Fall Baby Names for Boys and Girls

Baby Names
A family of three enjoys a walk in the park during autumn, perfect for capturing fall family photos. The parents lift their young child into the air, surrounded by a colorful tapestry of fallen leaves and trees adorned with yellow and orange foliage.

Fall Family Photo Ideas

Life Tips
A plate of assorted sushi with various types of rolls including tuna, salmon, and avocado, along with pieces of pickled ginger, wasabi, and a lemon slice. A packet of soy sauce and a pair of green chopsticks are also on the plate—raising the question, can you eat sushi while pregnant?

Can You Eat Sushi While Pregnant? What You Need to Know

Pregnancy Health
A person in a white lace dress reads a card while sitting on a chair. In their lap is a textured fabric basket containing a knitted bear toy and two baby bottles, perhaps gifted during the joyous occasion—a perfect snapshot for baby shower hashtags. The scene is in black and white.

Cute and Creative Baby Shower Hashtag Ideas

Baby Showers
A family of three enjoys an outdoor dinner in a backyard at dusk. The father holds a young child while the mother smiles and looks at them, cherishing these moments we're thankful for. String lights are hanging above, providing a warm glow.

17 Moments We’re Thankful for as Parents

Parenting Lifestyle
A baby lies on an adult's chest, holding their hands. The adult has a visible surgical scar down the center of their chest, likely from a c-section. They both appear to be lying on a blue surface, and the baby is wearing only a diaper. The image captures a tender bonding moment.

10 Things No One Tells You About Having a C-Section

C-section
A woman with long dark hair, wearing glasses and a white sweater, is leaning on a shopping cart, looking at her smartphone and smiling. She appears to be in the refrigerated section of a grocery store, enjoying her first postpartum outing alone.

My First Postpartum Outing Alone: Expectation vs. Reality

Postpartum Tips
A baby wearing a pink dress with an embroidered flamingo sits on a carpeted floor, clutching a GUND soft, pale yellow, polka-dotted plush toy shaped like a bunny with long ears and button eyes.
The iconic red "GUND" text logo showcases a charming white bear's face with black eyes and nose, perfectly centered below the brand name.

Nursery Decorating and Gift-Giving: GUND Has it All

Our Partners
A pregnant woman with blonde hair is standing in a living room, gently cradling her bare belly adorned with stretch marks. She is wearing a black sports bra and black pants. The room has green plants, turquoise decor, and light-colored furniture.

Dear Stretch Marks . . . I Don’t Hate You

Motherhood
A woman, appearing tired, holds a baby in a kitchen. She has one hand on her forehead and is gazing down at the cluttered countertop full of dishes. The baby, dressed in a white outfit, looks down at the items on the counter as if questioning why his lazy mom hasn't cleaned up yet.

I’m Not a Lazy Mom, I am Freaking Exhausted and I Need Help

Motherhood
A crispy mom is holding a baby in one arm and a paper bag with groceries in the other, standing next to a car with an open trunk. The baby is reaching into the bag, and the scene appears to be in a parking lot with a sunlit background.

5 Signs You Might Be A Crispy (And Not Quite a Crunchy) Mom

Motherhood
Two people are holding hands over a wooden table, with one hand on top of the other. The scene features blurred sunlight in the background, creating a warm atmosphere. Both individuals are wearing dark-colored clothes and bracelets, offering silent support through a friend's heartbreaking miscarriage.

What My Friend’s Miscarriage Helped Me Understand About My Own

TTC
A baby lies in a crib, looking up while holding their feet with their hands. A person is taking a photo of the baby using a smartphone. The crib has white railings and a light pink mattress cover. If my baby could talk, they’d surely have tales to tell of this moment captured forever.

If My Baby Could Talk . . . A Mom Narrating Her Daughter’s Day

Babies (3 - 11 months)
A baby is breastfeeding while being cradled in someone's arms, the epitome of calm despite all the ridiculous breastfeeding advice out there. The baby, clad in a diaper, has closed eyes and rests one hand on the person's chest, who is wearing a light blue top.

The (Ridiculous) Breastfeeding Advice You Gave Me

Breastfeeding