Mom of 4 littles and military spouse, Laurel Clark, opens up about the hard and the good of being a stay-at-home mom. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Home systems for getting out of the house faster with kids, prioritizing alone time, handling snacks, and more.

• How to communicate the mental load with your spouse and stay on the same team

• a renewed appreciation for the autonomy in our days

• Small (yet impactful) ideas to disciple your kids as a Christian mom

Resources:

Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters Erica Komisar

A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex by Morgan Cutlip

Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms Justin Whitmel Earley

A Blessing for the Body of a Child While Lying in Bed Justin Whitmel Earley

@busytoddler on Instagram

@thelazygenius on Instagram and the Lazy Genius Podcast by Kendra Adachi

SNAP Assistance:

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