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Laurie Berkner: The Kindie Rockstar Next Door

  • Posted on May 2, 2018

Genevieve Piturro: How Pajama Program’s Founder Turns Good Nights Into Good Days

  • Posted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

Jason Gray-Stanford: From “Monk” to “The Miracle Season”

  • Posted on April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

Jack’s First Trip to Disney World: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Toddler Parents

  • Posted on June 27, 2017February 7, 2018

Lara Jill Miller: Getting to Know the Voiceover Queen

  • Posted on June 12, 2016April 19, 2018
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  • Posted on May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

Moms Share: What Motherhood Has Taught Me

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  • Posted on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018

Laurie Berkner: The Kindie Rockstar Next Door

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  • Posted on April 27, 2018April 29, 2018

Who’s the Boss in Westchester?

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  • Posted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

Genevieve Piturro: How Pajama Program’s Founder Turns Good Nights Into Good Days

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  • Posted on April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

Jason Gray-Stanford: From “Monk” to “The Miracle Season”

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  • Posted on March 16, 2018March 16, 2018

Treat Your Inner Toddler to Something New

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  • Posted on March 4, 2018March 16, 2018

Disney’s 2019 Streaming: More Mouse for Your Buck

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  • Posted on February 25, 2018March 26, 2018

Special Ideas for Kids’ Birthdays

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  • Posted on February 7, 2018April 6, 2018

Toddlers at the Movies

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  • Posted on February 4, 2018April 6, 2018

What’s On Your Kids’ Playlists?

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Welcome!

I’m Lara… a 30-something mother, writer, and social worker with a slightly fanatical party planning hobby. I recently traded my fifteen-year career as a Child and Family Therapist to stay home with my son and return to my roots as a writer. What Lara Wrote is my collection of personal and professional parenting experiences, life and style articles, and my interviews with amazing people.

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Moms Share: What Motherhood Has Taught Me

Laurie Berkner: The Kindie Rockstar Next Door

Laurie Berkner: The Kindie Rockstar Next Door

Who’s the Boss in Westchester?

Genevieve Piturro: How Pajama Program’s Founder Turns Good Nights Into Good Days

Genevieve Piturro: How Pajama Program’s Founder Turns Good Nights Into Good Days

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PROM on your mind?!? PARENTS: don’t green light a thing until you read my “prom exposé!” lol Having spent years as a therapist working with teenage girls, I’ve heard WAY more than I care to know about the gory details of... dun dun dun... PROM WEEKEND! 🤢 Oh it’s a thing, people, BELIEVE me! 🙄 If your teens are hinting at 3 days of partying, beware! I shed light on the prom weekend horror stories in my favorite prom-time post! 🤪 Be an uncool mom or dad and read their secrets here! 😎 Link in bio. A must-share folks!! . . . #prom #promweekend #promparents #parents #parenting #parentingteens #parentsofteens #promparty #afterparty #uncool #goodmom #gooddad #motherhood #fatherhood #parenthood #presenceoverpresents #presentparent #selfrespect #values #settingboundaries #socialworker #teentherapist #teenagegirls #highschool #promseason #seniorprom #parentingadvice #momblogger
Mall dressup: Clutch. Sunglasses. Pluto cell phone. HAPPY KID 🙄😎 . . . #happykid #dressingup #shoppingwithmommy #shopping #mallrun #sillyboy #whatacharacter #pluto #targetstyle #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #sunglasses #myboyandme #funnykid #hemakesmesmile #toddlerboy #momblogger #mommyblogger #boymom #mamasboy
My little man is in that chair somewhere...all the enormous accessories in @potterybarn make him look like he shrunk 😆 . . . #honeyishrunkthekids #potterybarn #rainyday #triptothemall #desk #interiordesign #giantcandle #bigmirror #littleguy #boymom #toddlerplay #toddlers #momlifeisthebestlife #momblogger #mommyblogger #mamasboy
I haven’t been much of a meat-eater since I was a kid, and I’m pretty close to a vegetarian...though I’m too much of a dairy fiend to become vegan...I’d drink my weight in heavy cream if I could! 😆 (Sorry @abrokeplanteater !) 🥛😉 But I notice there are times when I’m more turned off by meat than usual. 🙅🏻‍♀️Last night was one of them! Soooooo, I whipped everything up into this DELISH vegetarian chili that is simple and healthy and even my picky toddler loved 👍🏻👍🏻 It certainly can be made vegan though, and it’s SO easy to make! Let me know if you try it! PS I just taste as I go along. I don’t measure anything...because, according to my mother, “we’re Italian” LOL 😆 - Traffic light peppers - Onions - Canned pink, red, and black beans - Tomato sauce - Tomato paste - Shredded cheddar cheese - Chili powder - Garlic salt - Rice or multigrain chips - Greek plain yogurt (optional) Sauté chopped red, yellow, and green peppers and onions in olive oil until tender but not mushy. Season with garlic salt. Add tomato sauce to coat. Rinse canned beans and stir in. Add tomato paste to thicken. Season with as much chili powder as you desire, plus more garlic salt (since tomato sauce and paste will dilute the salt.) Simmer to thicken and add more paste if too thin or more sauce if too thick. Season to taste. Serve and top with shredded cheese, plus a dollop of plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream (if desired.) Dip with multigrain chips or serve over brown rice. Enjoy! . . . #vegetarianlife #vegetarianrecipes #chili #vegetarianchili #peppers #trafficlightpeppers #beans #cheese #ilovedairy #vegan #vegansofinstagram #veganrecipes #italiancook #italianmother #healthyrecipe #homemadechili #momlife #blogger #foodblogger #whatsfordinner #pickykids #eatyourveggies #healthydinner #healthytoddler
Typical Jersey traffic 🙄 At least he’s got a Porsche! 😎 . . . #traffic #gridlock #newjersey #nyctraffic #jerseytraffic #toycar #pretendplay #pretendcar #toysrus #porsche #toddlers #toddlertoys #toddlerboy #toddlermom #momhumor #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #momblogger #mommyblogger #boymom #mamasboy
Why is everything irresistible when presented in miniature form?? 😊 😉 Love these cute little plastic cups. They’re for dressings and condiments but make great vessels for little toddler snacks like nuts, berries, and goldfish crackers! 👍🏻 . . . #presentationiseverything #chefmommy #cookingforkids #pickyeater #kidsfood #kidssnacks #healthysnacks #healthykids #toddlerfood #toddlersnacks #blueberries #raspberries #cashews #blogger #foodblogger #toddlermom #momblogger #mommyblogger #mamasboy
Happy Mothers Day!!! Becoming this little boy's mama is the greatest gift I've ever received. Watching him grow and learn and see the world through such wondrous eyes is pure magic everyday. Motherhood is the craziest job on earth but the most important, and it has taught me the true meaning of love ❤️ Big high fives to all the other moms out there just doing their best 24/7! 🙌🏻 Click the link in my bio for a beautiful article with quotes from other moms about what motherhood has taught them!! . . . #mothersday #happymothersday #newbornsession #newbornphotography #linkinbio #newpost #ontheblog #blogger #motherhood #motherhoodquotes #motherhoodrising #momlifeisthebestlife #mygreatestgift #mygreatestblessing #boymom #happiness 📷 @offbeetproductions
#FBF to my first Mothers Day with my little 6 month old JackJack! Why is he growing so fast?! 🤨❤️😍 . . . #jackjack #slowdowntime #growingupsofast #emotionalmama #6monthsold #mybabyandme #myfirstmothersday #breastfedbaby #beautifulboy #mommyandme #newmom #mamasboy #momblogger #mommyblogger #fridayfeels #momlifeisthebestlife

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Top Posts & Pages

  • Parents: Just Say NO to Prom Weekend
    Parents: Just Say NO to Prom Weekend
  • Moms Share: What Motherhood Has Taught Me
    Moms Share: What Motherhood Has Taught Me
  • 5 Simple Ways You Can Support Mental Health Awareness Month
    5 Simple Ways You Can Support Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Lara Jill Miller: Getting to Know the Voiceover Queen
    Lara Jill Miller: Getting to Know the Voiceover Queen
  • Jason Gray-Stanford: From "Monk" to "The Miracle Season"
    Jason Gray-Stanford: From "Monk" to "The Miracle Season"
  • Jack’s First Trip to Disney World: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Toddler Parents
    Jack’s First Trip to Disney World: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Toddler Parents

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PROM on your mind?!? PARENTS: don’t green light a thing until you read my “prom exposé!” lol Having spent years as a therapist working with teenage girls, I’ve heard WAY more than I care to know about the gory details of... dun dun dun... PROM WEEKEND! 🤢 Oh it’s a thing, people, BELIEVE me! 🙄 If your teens are hinting at 3 days of partying, beware! I shed light on the prom weekend horror stories in my favorite prom-time post! 🤪 Be an uncool mom or dad and read their secrets here! 😎 Link in bio. A must-share folks!! . . . #prom #promweekend #promparents #parents #parenting #parentingteens #parentsofteens #promparty #afterparty #uncool #goodmom #gooddad #motherhood #fatherhood #parenthood #presenceoverpresents #presentparent #selfrespect #values #settingboundaries #socialworker #teentherapist #teenagegirls #highschool #promseason #seniorprom #parentingadvice #momblogger
Mall dressup: Clutch. Sunglasses. Pluto cell phone. HAPPY KID 🙄😎 . . . #happykid #dressingup #shoppingwithmommy #shopping #mallrun #sillyboy #whatacharacter #pluto #targetstyle #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #sunglasses #myboyandme #funnykid #hemakesmesmile #toddlerboy #momblogger #mommyblogger #boymom #mamasboy
My little man is in that chair somewhere...all the enormous accessories in @potterybarn make him look like he shrunk 😆 . . . #honeyishrunkthekids #potterybarn #rainyday #triptothemall #desk #interiordesign #giantcandle #bigmirror #littleguy #boymom #toddlerplay #toddlers #momlifeisthebestlife #momblogger #mommyblogger #mamasboy
I haven’t been much of a meat-eater since I was a kid, and I’m pretty close to a vegetarian...though I’m too much of a dairy fiend to become vegan...I’d drink my weight in heavy cream if I could! 😆 (Sorry @abrokeplanteater !) 🥛😉 But I notice there are times when I’m more turned off by meat than usual. 🙅🏻‍♀️Last night was one of them! Soooooo, I whipped everything up into this DELISH vegetarian chili that is simple and healthy and even my picky toddler loved 👍🏻👍🏻 It certainly can be made vegan though, and it’s SO easy to make! Let me know if you try it! PS I just taste as I go along. I don’t measure anything...because, according to my mother, “we’re Italian” LOL 😆 - Traffic light peppers - Onions - Canned pink, red, and black beans - Tomato sauce - Tomato paste - Shredded cheddar cheese - Chili powder - Garlic salt - Rice or multigrain chips - Greek plain yogurt (optional) Sauté chopped red, yellow, and green peppers and onions in olive oil until tender but not mushy. Season with garlic salt. Add tomato sauce to coat. Rinse canned beans and stir in. Add tomato paste to thicken. Season with as much chili powder as you desire, plus more garlic salt (since tomato sauce and paste will dilute the salt.) Simmer to thicken and add more paste if too thin or more sauce if too thick. Season to taste. Serve and top with shredded cheese, plus a dollop of plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream (if desired.) Dip with multigrain chips or serve over brown rice. Enjoy! . . . #vegetarianlife #vegetarianrecipes #chili #vegetarianchili #peppers #trafficlightpeppers #beans #cheese #ilovedairy #vegan #vegansofinstagram #veganrecipes #italiancook #italianmother #healthyrecipe #homemadechili #momlife #blogger #foodblogger #whatsfordinner #pickykids #eatyourveggies #healthydinner #healthytoddler
Typical Jersey traffic 🙄 At least he’s got a Porsche! 😎 . . . #traffic #gridlock #newjersey #nyctraffic #jerseytraffic #toycar #pretendplay #pretendcar #toysrus #porsche #toddlers #toddlertoys #toddlerboy #toddlermom #momhumor #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #momblogger #mommyblogger #boymom #mamasboy
Why is everything irresistible when presented in miniature form?? 😊 😉 Love these cute little plastic cups. They’re for dressings and condiments but make great vessels for little toddler snacks like nuts, berries, and goldfish crackers! 👍🏻 . . . #presentationiseverything #chefmommy #cookingforkids #pickyeater #kidsfood #kidssnacks #healthysnacks #healthykids #toddlerfood #toddlersnacks #blueberries #raspberries #cashews #blogger #foodblogger #toddlermom #momblogger #mommyblogger #mamasboy
Happy Mothers Day!!! Becoming this little boy's mama is the greatest gift I've ever received. Watching him grow and learn and see the world through such wondrous eyes is pure magic everyday. Motherhood is the craziest job on earth but the most important, and it has taught me the true meaning of love ❤️ Big high fives to all the other moms out there just doing their best 24/7! 🙌🏻 Click the link in my bio for a beautiful article with quotes from other moms about what motherhood has taught them!! . . . #mothersday #happymothersday #newbornsession #newbornphotography #linkinbio #newpost #ontheblog #blogger #motherhood #motherhoodquotes #motherhoodrising #momlifeisthebestlife #mygreatestgift #mygreatestblessing #boymom #happiness 📷 @offbeetproductions
#FBF to my first Mothers Day with my little 6 month old JackJack! Why is he growing so fast?! 🤨❤️😍 . . . #jackjack #slowdowntime #growingupsofast #emotionalmama #6monthsold #mybabyandme #myfirstmothersday #breastfedbaby #beautifulboy #mommyandme #newmom #mamasboy #momblogger #mommyblogger #fridayfeels #momlifeisthebestlife
Whether you’re a MAMA or you just really LOVE YOUR MAMA, you must go to the link in my bio to read the awesome collection of quotes on my blog today!! ❤️ Just in time for Mothers’ Day, I asked 5 smart, successful, and all-around cool moms to tell me what motherhood has taught them. I double-dog dare ya not to get misty as you read them 😉 . . . Big thanks to @stephanie_ohloff @abrokeplanteater @continuumatmecca @nhilberth78 and Laurie for being such an awesome feature! #newpost #ontheblog #linkinbio #mothers #mothersday #happymothersday #momwisdom #momquotes #momswhorock #inspiringmom #motherhood #writer #hoboken #honestmotherhood #thelittlethingsinlife #happiness #happinessisbeingamom #momlifeisthebestlife #loveyourmama #boymom #mommyandme #myboyandme #mamasboy 📷 @jacnjules
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