Leanne
Leanne is a high school English teacher with a Master’s degree in Special Education who was born, raised, and still lives in Stratford, CT. She married her husband, Chris, in 2012, and they have 3 children; Myles – born in 2013, Nora – 2015, and Bryce – 2017. Leanne and her family love to keep a busy schedule and weekends are spent at the kids’ sporting events, dance classes, or with friends. When time allows, she loves to catch up with friends, watch anything on Bravo and write about her hectic life as a mom of 3!
Exiting Therapy
Next week, I am being discharged from therapy.
I started seeing a therapist about eighteen months ago, and next week will be my last session for at least some time. Since discussing this with my...
On My Birthday and Getting Older
I turned 38 years old. When I was approaching 30, as a mother of two babies, my colleague told me that the best years would come a decade later. Of course, I did not...
Millennial Moms, It’s Okay
Moms, especially millennial moms, feel pressure to take on everything and do it all well. For me, it is just engrained in my body that whatever I decide to take on, which is a...
Busy is Better
This may be controversial, and my therapist will not appreciate what I am about to say, but here it goes. Busy is better (for me). My family is constantly on the go, so much...
Less Screens for ME
Anyone in the education field will tell you that since we shifted back to being in school buildings full-time after experiencing remote and hybrid learning, we are still very reliant on our technology. Because...
I Need My Village
So much about parenting changes over time; however, one thing that I don’t think will ever change is the need for a village. To be candid, in a household with two working parents, managing...
Holiday Traditions
Regardless of the holiday our families celebrate, we all have traditions we remember from our childhood. From my memories surrounding the holiday season, it is never about the gift but about the small moments...
Weathering the Seasons of Marriage Through Parenthood
My husband and I just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. In almost as much time, we have been parents. We knew, before getting married, that we both wanted children. Five years into our marriage,...
A Mom in the Middle of Motherhood
Today my youngest child started kindergarten. I am officially a mom in the middle of motherhood. For the first time in my nine years of parenting, all my children are school-aged. Everyone is potty...
Playground Camp and a Simple Summer
As a teacher with summers off, I have the luxury of being flexible with my children and their summer plans. Until this summer, I had at least one child still in daycare, so it...