Leah Lynch

Leah was raised in Greater Boston, where she met her husband in 2006. They moved to North Carolina for a few years before deciding their hearts were still in Massachusetts. Leah is a stay-at-home mom and has three children — boy, girl, boy — born in 2011, 2014, and 2017. Her oldest son in autistic. Children with disabilities — and the families raising them — have a special place in Leah's heart. She loves "The Office," date nights, tacos, U.S. history, and the beach. She enjoys sharing her experiences of motherhood, the good and the difficult, to encourage other moms that they are not alone. Loves: Great food (mostly made by her talented husband), playing with the kids, the beach, date nights, The Pats, The Sox, The B’s, new socks and bras, and American history, and movies. Can’t stand: Cotton balls, weeds, broken crayons, and country music

child and mother (children and interrupting)

Kid, Please Stop Interrupting My Every Thought

Having three young kids is wonderful. I am grateful. My family did not feel complete until our third child came into the world. But whether …

Phantom Baby Crying Is Real… But You’re Just Imagining It

I grew up in the nineties, so I am going to quote The Cranberries here: “In your head, in your head, they are cryin’. In your …

5 Car Seat Safety Regulations That Are Commonly Overlooked

It seems like car seat regulations and guidelines change with each kid I have. I know the basics of car seat safety, and I think …

Mind-Blowing Shoe-Tying Trick for Kids

I have no recollection of learning to tie my shoelaces. I’m assuming my mother or father sat me down at some point to teach me …

I Have Not Shaved My Legs in 8 Years

Yes, it is true. I have not shaved my legs in eight years. However, before I explain, let me be clear: I am not walking …

A woman lies on a purple acupuncture massage pillow and a mat with white massage tips. (mom back, acupressure mat for women)

Got “Mom Back”? Can’t Sleep? Try This.

My journey with back pain started many years ago. I have terrible posture, I clench my jaw, and I carry all my stress in my back and shoulders. But after having kids, oh man, did it get worse. Nine years of pregnancies, nursing, holding babies, wrangling toddlers, bending over car seats, and endlessly picking items off the floor have taken their toll.

Isolation and Autism :: A Brutal Combination

We are nearing the end of Autism Awareness Month, but we’re not quite at the end of this difficult period of isolation. It has been …

I Am an Iceberg Mom

I often feel like I am misunderstood. Friends will comment on how well I am managing the difficult parenting situation I have been given. They see my strengths, and though I see them too, I also see the work. The energy — both emotional and physical — that parenting has taken. I see the missed opportunities my kids have had because of my fear of not being able to handle a situation.