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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

Motherhood changes, but stays the same

by Karen Lesh Leave a Comment on Motherhood changes, but stays the same

Five. Three. Three months. Five. Three. Three months. I said those numbers countless times whenever anyone said, “Wow, you have your hands full” or “Are they all yours? How old are they?” Those numbers define a chapter in my life when I was breathing in the scent of an infant, the wonder of a toddler, …

vow to fight for change
PARENTING

We’re speaking about the unspeakable. Please listen.

by Karen Lesh 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 Lesh 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 Lesh 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 Lesh 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 Lesh 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.

spirited child
PARENTING RAISING BOYS

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

by Karen Lesh 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 Lesh 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 Lesh 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.

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PARENTING WORKING MOM

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

by Karen Lesh 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.

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An oldie but goodie. I made up this song when the An oldie but goodie.
I made up this song when the boys were teeny tiny and I sang it to them a lot.  This was the first video I ever posted on Instagram —  I think in 2016!
And even though it tanks on engagement every time I post it, I will forever be grateful for these boys who made me a M.o.B., and I will share this every year.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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Making memories. Capturing moments. Thanks, hubs. Making memories.
Capturing moments.
Thanks, hubs.

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