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Category: PARENTING

Parenting. Nobody can properly prepare you for the exhausting, emotional, amazing, hilarious, rewarding, full-on experience. But we can share our stories! I hope you enjoy these, and share some stories back with me, too.

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PARENTING

We’re speaking about the unspeakable. Please listen.

by Karen Leshupdated on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Leave a Comment on We’re speaking about the unspeakable. Please listen.

Another unspeakable tragedy that parents are loudly speaking about. How can we move forward? How can we face tomorrow? How can we impact change?

Snack time
PARENTING RAISING BOYS

What time is it? Snack time.

by Karen Leshupdated on May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 Leave a Comment on What time is it? Snack time.

Does it seem like it’s snack time ALL THE TIME for your kids? Here’s a helpful list list of snacks moms of hungry growing boys swear by!

Parenting PARENTING TRADITIONS & RECIPES

What is it about family pajamas?

by Karen Leshupdated on November 4, 2021October 21, 2021 Leave a Comment on What is it about family pajamas?

What is it about family pajamas that makes us feel cute, take pics, and share them with the world? Are you a family pajamas family? Find out if we are.

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PARENTING

Holding Hands

by Karen Leshupdated on October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 Leave a Comment on Holding Hands

I swear there’s a big gap between toddlers holding hands to teenage relationships — why aren’t we holding hands in between?

PARENTING

Seeing the good in our differences

by Karen Leshupdated on July 3, 2021July 7, 2021 Leave a Comment on Seeing the good in our differences

When three totally different outcomes to an arts & crafts project reveal a secret but important lesson.

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PARENTING RAISING BOYS

To My Spirited Child Who’s Always in Trouble — I see you

by Karen Leshupdated on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Leave a Comment on To My Spirited Child Who’s Always in Trouble — I see you

It’s hard raising a spirited child.
But I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s true that my spirited child gets in trouble a lot. I see him being a rascal. But I also see so much more, and I wish he knew all the amazingness I see in him.

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PARENTING

Easy DIY STEM kit (the easiest!)

by Karen Leshupdated on September 14, 2020September 15, 2020 2 Comments on Easy DIY STEM kit (the easiest!)

Great gift or activity idea for hours of fun exploration and creativity! Just a simple list of items you can easily find at the grocery store, lots of curiosity, and you have the perfect, easy DIY Stem kit for kids.

PARENTING

The real reason why back-to-school 2020 feels different

by Karen Leshupdated on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Leave a Comment on The real reason why back-to-school 2020 feels different

Sure we’re going back to school during a global pandemic, with all new protocol on masks and social distancing . . . but there are other reasons it feels different this year. After so much togetherness, it’s hard to be apart.

redefine self care for yourself
PARENTING WORKING MOM

That time I tried self care and then redefined it for myself

by Karen Leshupdated on August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 Leave a Comment on That time I tried self care and then redefined it for myself

Self care doesn’t have to be a massage and spa day. It is whatever you make it — whatever makes you feel like you’re caring for YOU. Here’s how I redefined self care for my very own self.

Outdoor play balanced with screen time is OK with me
PARENTING

In defense of screen time

by Karen Leshupdated on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 3 Comments on In defense of screen time

Screen time for kids — it’s a topic of a lot of discussion, and often judgment, among parents. But with my kids up at 5am and a bedtime of 9pm, there are a lot of hours to fill. Screen time, among several other activities and boredom busters, can actually benefit them and fill their day with periods of education, relaxation, and fun.

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