From pregnancy to age 18
Your parenting coach, around the clock
Personalized, science-based answers – tailored to your child's age and stage of development.
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- Understand your child and learn how to respond
- Stay calm and confident in challenging moments
- Know you're doing the right thing at the right time
How it works
Three steps to more calm.
No generic advice: Lara takes into account your child’s exact age and the context of your question.
Step 1 of 3: Enter your child’s age
Add it once in the app – down to the week, from pregnancy to the teenage years.
Step 2 of 3: Ask a question
Simply write what's on your mind – in your own words, even at 3 a.m.
Step 3 of 3: Get an answer
Concrete, age-appropriate steps based on current developmental research – with sources.
What Lara helps with
Ask Lara anything that’s on your mind.
From pregnancy to the school years. Here are a few real questions parents have asked Lara.
- Sleep
- Breastfeeding & bottles
- Nutrition & solids
- Health
- Development
- Behavior
- Pregnancy
- Family & everyday life
- Daycare & school
Real questions parents have asked Lara:
Why does my baby keep startling in their sleep?
What are the signs that my baby is ready for solids?
My child (1 year old) pinches other children’s faces. What can I do?
How do I support my child (6 years old) with their first homework?
Sleep
Why does my baby keep startling in their sleep?
Which light color is best for helping babies fall asleep?
Breastfeeding & bottles
How can I tell my baby is full after breastfeeding?
How long can I keep pumped breast milk at room temperature?
Nutrition & solids
What are the signs that my baby is ready for solids?
Which fish can I give my baby?
Health
What helps with hiccups in babies?
My baby has a crust on their belly button.
Development
When do babies start to laugh out loud?
When do babies get their first teeth?
Behavior
My child (1 year old) pinches other children’s faces. What can I do?
Why does my baby cry all the time with me, but not with dad?
Pregnancy
Is lower abdominal pain normal at 6 weeks pregnant?
How many clothes do I need for my summer baby?
Family & everyday life
My partner can’t calm our child.
How do I get my dog used to my baby?
Daycare & school
How can I best support my child (7 years old) in learning to read?
How do I support my child (6 years old) with their first homework?
Behind AskLara
“What began as an initial parent shock quickly became a passion.”
Hi, I’m Maria – mother of two and founder of AskLara. My blog now reaches hundreds of thousands of readers. With AskLara, I want to pass on what helped me: honest, practical, and focused on strengthening children’s independence and self-confidence.
More about MariaLara is here – even at 3 a.m.
Download AskLara to your phone and ask your first question – as personal as only the app can be.
