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Carrie Lauth's Articles

  • Creating Healthy School Lunches For Kids
    One of the issues moms face as they send their kids back to school is preparing lunches Not only are they concerned with preparing food for the kids each day, but preparing healthy and nutritious lunches
  • Vegetables Snacks Kids Like to Eat
    What would you do if your kids asked for "More veggies, please" Well, prepare yourself, because they just might when you serve vegetables like this
  • 3 Breastfeeding Rules That Are Meant To Be Broken
    Breastfeeding advice abounds in parenting magazines, books, websites, and even free booklets from formula manufacturers Some of the information is contradictory and some of it is just plain false
  • I Learned Everything I Needed To Know About Business From Childbirth
    Are you a Mom in business?

    Then you already know my secret of success.

    What is it?

    Everything you need to know about succeeding in business you learned from giving birth. No, really! See what I mean.

    Principle #1) It’s going to be more work than you think.

    I know you read about people who have an idea that "accidentally" makes them a million, much like your neighbor's cousin twice removed who had a 2 hour painless labor.

    Don't count on it!

    Your business i...
  • How To Visit A New Mom And Have Her Love You Afterwards
    Going to visit a new Mother and her tiny baby? As a Mom who has been there 4 times, I've had great and not-so-great experiences when friends came to visit postpartum. Make your visit a blessing instead of a drudgery with these tips.

    1) Call beforehand and ask what you can bring her to eat

    A new Mom, especially if she's breastfeeding, is hungry! Don't ask if she wants you to bring her anything. Most new Moms in our culture are unlikely to ask for help. Tell her that you ...
  • Help! My Breastfed Baby Spits Up Frequently
    Q: My breastfed baby spits up frequently. Is there something I'm eating that could be causing this? Could it be reflux? Or is this normal?

    A: If your baby is spitting up, even if it's a frequent occurrence, it's rarely a sign of a serious problem. In fact, "In a healthy baby," according to the late Dr. Gregory White, previously a medical advisor to La Leche League, "spitting up is a laundry problem, not a medical problem." If your baby is gaining weight properly and otherw...
  • "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash"- Surprising Lessons For Work At Home Moms
    I've unearthed some surprising bits of wisdom for new wahms by listening to Johnny Cash lately. I thought I would share some of these tidbits from the Rockabilly legend.

    1) Understand Your Man ...er, target market!

    That's right. Do you understand your target market? Are you aware of her needs, desires and driving ambitions? Does your website speak to your target audience? If not, perhaps you should make some changes or your website visitor or customer will be "as gone a...
  • Secrets Of Happy Moms
    Have you ever noticed how some Moms seem to be very contented and confident in their role as Mothers, and others seem chronically stressed and approaching burnout? Why are some Moms unflappable and able to keep their sense of humor, while others overreact to the slightest stressors in their day?

    I'm currently observing and interviewing these happy Moms as I conduct research for an upcoming book. While all Moms are different, these women usually have several of the followin...
  • 5 Reasons For Parents To Love Audio Books
    Quick pop quiz! How can you accomplish the following things with the push of a button:

    Help your kids improve their reading skills?
    Grow their vocabulary?
    Help them sit quietly (willingly!)? and
    Entertain them too?

    Easy- Play audiobooks!

    That's right Mom and Dad, listening to books on tape provide all these benefits and more.

    Did you know that for a significant part of their childhood, your kids' intelluctual capacity will be greater than their reading a...
  • Curb The TV Habit In 3 Easy Steps
    So you're not quite ready to throw the TV away, but you're limiting the time spent viewing television in your home? Here are some easy tips that have worked for me.

    1) Identify when and why you watch and change your habits

    Do you usually turn the tube on when you get home from work? Why? Do you turn it on in the late afternoon when the kids get home? Why?

    Sometimes the TV goes on when we're tired or bored. If you're tired, you either need to: get more sleep or get mo...
  • 13 Things For Your Child To Do (Instead Of Watch Tv)
    C'mon, admit it. You sometimes use the television set as a cheap babysitter. That's ok...we ALL do it sometimes! Ah, but it's a double-edged sword, because kids who watch a lot of TV have trouble keeping themselves entertained, which in the long run makes your job harder!

    If you're trying to limit the TV viewing in your household, you might need a little inspiration. Try these TV-free activities guaranteed to keep the kids busy... at least for a little while!

    1) Make ...
  • The Laid Back Parents Guide To Teaching Your Child To Read
    At first I thought of titling this article "The Lazy Parent's Guide" but then I realized that most parents aren't lazy, but they may have a slightly different philosophy about children and learning.

    If you're a big reader yourself or if you're homeschooling, you're probably concerned about how to teach your child to read. Reading is one of the most important skills a person can learn, and a great joy in life.

    My laid-back methods of teaching a child to read:

    1) Be a ...
  • Raising Baby On The Cheap
    Have you ever read those reports on the cost of raising a child?

    The last time I checked, I was told that it would cost the astronomical figure of $430,470 to raise my baby... and that didn't include college tuition!

    The people who come up with these figures must not be very creative. Some of the best things you can do for your child are free or very inexpensive. Here are some tips for raising kids on the cheap.

    1) Breastfeed

    You can save roughly $1,000 in formula...
  • Work At Home Moms Time Management Tips
    "How do you DO it?!" If I had a dime for every time I heard that, I would be able to quit my home business.

    Just kidding.

    Seriously, time management is a serious issue for work from home Moms. You want your home business to be a success, but you don't want the rest of your responsibilities to fall by the wayside... especially your children, who are the reason you chose to work from home in the first place.

    While you're probably already doing some of the obvious thing...
  • How To Potty Train In Two Days
    Ah, potty training!

    Go to a local bookseller and you will find dozens of books on the subject. Search the Net and there are thousands of websites with information on how to do it stress free. There are even people who are capitalizing on a parent's frustration with potty training by offering to do it for you, for a hefty sum! I honestly can't imagine anything more unseemly than paying someone to teach my child to "go".

    Ewwww!!!

    I have successfully potty trained 3 kid...
  • Tips For Discreet Breastfeeding In Public
    If you're a new Mom who is nursing your baby you may be nervous about doing so in public.

    Or perhaps you are disturbed by media reports of women who are harassed for breastfeeding in public and are considering pumping your milk to give your baby when you leave home.

    Here are some tips for discreet breastfeeding that have worked for many Moms. Hopefully they will help you feel more comfortable nursing in public so you can avoid the inconvenience of pumping and preparing ...

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