Leanne

Leanne
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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!
A girl dancing wearing a tutu.

Beauty in the Challenge

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There is so much beauty to come out of challenges. I’m unsure if we have lost sight of this as a society, as we and our children have become more reliant on technology, quick...
A woman sitting in her car.

False Confidence

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This morning, I pulled into my parking spot at work—the same place I have worked for seventeen years with the same routine (minus the summers I get off as a teacher). Most mornings, music...
A mom baking with her son.

But How Do I Know if This Is Right?

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One thing I have learned in my eleven years as a mother and six years as a mother of three is that decisions are hard—so hard. Every child is different. Each of my children...
A tired mom.

I Am Tired

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I am an Aries. I am determined, ambitious, high-energy, yet easygoing. But mostly, I’m an impulsive “yes” girl. In my life at home, as a professional, and even with my kids, there is not...
A child dancing in a chaotic living room.

Embrace the Chaos

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I remember when my kids were younger, regularly thinking, I need to get through (insert infant or toddler phase), and life will surely get easier. Spoiler alert! It does not get easier. In fact, with...
A woman holding her daughter in front of a Christmas tree.

Taking Back the Holiday Season

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Confession: I have never been a huge fan of the holiday season. For me, once Thanksgiving hits, it is usually straight to high-stress. I go into “I need to get things done” mode, and I...
Hands reaching for a trophy.

Raising Kids in a Competitive World

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In today’s world of sports and activities for children, you eventually hit a fork in the road. Will this continue to be just for fun, or will it go to the next level? All sports...
A mom cooking on the stove while holding her toddler.

The Mundane

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My alarm clock goes off this morning at 5:30 a.m., just like it does every morning. I snooze it twice until I hear my husband start to wake up for his daily morning workout....
The lazy river at the Kartrite Resort.

A Family Getaway at The Kartrite Resort

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As we approach back-to-school season, it is the perfect time to think about little getaways with our kids. In our family, we like to continue summer fun on the weekends whenever possible. The perfect...
A woman raising her hands in joy as she sits at the computer.

Finding Myself Again

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I'm slowly finding myself. It is easy to get lost in motherhood. For a decade, it has been all about my children. Their needs and wants come first, and while I still have a...