Lauren Schwarzfeld
The Journey We Don’t Know We’re On
I had no idea that a journey of self-discovery and personal development would lead me to sobriety. I had no idea the amount of...
Ask the Questions
I don’t know about you, but my kids ask questions all the time. ALL.THE.TIME.
They’re curious, and they feel no inclination to hold them inside....
Nits Happen
As a general rule, anytime I have the opportunity to either make my kids feel ashamed and embarrassed or confident and secure, I will...
Teaching Our Kids to Feel
The other day I was scrolling through Facebook and saw a quote. I read it but didn’t think much about it at the time....
You’re Not Alone
We don't have to do it alone. We were never meant to. - Brené Brown.
When I left my corporate job in June of 2009 it...
“Home School” as an Under-Parenter
The world seems to have changed overnight. But I haven’t. My kids haven’t. My family dynamic hasn’t. We’re adapting to this new reality, but...
Where the Person Meets the Parent
As a person, I’m messy, a little lazy, kind of selfish, I procrastinate, and can bounce around from task to task. As a parent, however,...
Compassionate Under-Parenting: Meet Lauren
As a parent, I’ve always felt confident in myself and in my ability to make the choices best suited for each of my kids....








