Laura Holland
In Celebration of Womanhood
I am proud to be a woman.
But I'm not going to lie: it took me a long time to appreciate my womanhood.
The single most influential event in my identity journey was . . ....
What I’ve Learned From Playing Minecraft with my Son
My son loves the computer game Minecraft. A lot.
He is only 5 years old, but Minecraft is simple enough that he can enjoy it, and complex enough that it encourages his creativity. When he's...
What Should I Read Next? Book Suggestions for Mom
Feeling a little stir crazy? Looking for some new book suggestions? Thanks to the Albuquerque Public Library online system, reading is a great activity to enjoy - and below are some you could check...
5 Life Lessons My Child and I Have Learned from the Movie “Cars”
One of the favorite movies in our house is the Pixar movie, Cars. We have gleaned a few life lessons from Cars and its two sequels and wanted to share some of them with...
From Ma to Marmee :: Quotes from Mothers in Classic Literature
I was blessed to have a close relationship with my mother growing up, and one of our favorite activities was reading aloud together. In this way I was introduced to many classics of great...
Dear Baby :: Letter from a Loss Mom
Dear Baby,
I carried you for ten short weeks - two-and-a-half months. It wasn't long enough to know your hair or eye color. It wasn't long enough to feel your kicks.
But it was long enough...
Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding :: Dealing with Mom Guilt
I was happily able to exclusively breastfeed our son for the first few months of his life. After that, I struggled with production and we began supplementing with formula. The immense guilt I felt...
The Benefits of Breastmilk (and Unconventional Uses)
We're continuing our celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2019 The theme for this year is “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding.” Thanks to Lovelace Health System for sponsoring this World Breastfeeding Week Editorial Series.
My best friend...
This is Real Motherhood :: Messy, Exhausting, & Beautiful
My friend likes to tell the story about when she saw me with my newborn for the first time.
She was visiting one day and I stumbled into the living room. I was heavy-eyed and...
Reflections on the Joy of Children at Christmas
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. But ever since grief entered my life, it has definitely not the same. It has more become a time of deep reflection, where I feel a lot...
In Praise of Homeschooling :: My Homeschool Experience
When I was a little girl, I remember seeing pictures of the big yellow school bus and traditional classroom settings. I asked my mom about them, but she explained to me that we did...
Young Motherhood Can Be a Lonely Time :: But It Won’t Last Forever
Young Motherhood Can Be Lonely
We were living with another family when we had our baby, David. My husband was putting in long hours in school, but I didn't really feel lonely because there were...
Introverts Raising an Extrovert
My son David is almost four. He is talking more and more, growing like a weed, and absorbing so much. It is becoming more and more apparent that he is an extrovert. He thrives...
When Kids Say Embarrassing Things
Lately, our three-year-old has been going up to people and asking, "How old are you?" He particularly likes doing this with grandmotherly older ladies.
The first few times he did it I cringed with...