Lesley Moreau

Lesley grew up in New Bedford, MA, came to Boston for college, and stuck around. She holds a master's degree in criminal justice and an MFA in creative writing. Lesley is a playwright and has had her work produced in Boston, New York, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Texas. Lesley lives in Dorchester with her husband and 3-year-old son. She is a proud and unapologetic "one and done" mom. Lesley loves traveling, true crime docs and inspired scripted series, reading, coffee, face masks, and family game nights.

Challenging Yourself (Don’t Give Up on Your Own Goals!)

My pre-mom life was vastly different: My husband and I had regular date nights, I had a robust social life, and I had time to …

Dealing with Loss and Grief During a Pandemic

Everyone lost something during the COVID-19 pandemic — jobs, life events like weddings and proms, routines, normalcy. Learning to adjust to all the abrupt changes …

The Perks of Being One and Done

I made the decision to be “one and done” shortly after giving birth. It wasn’t a choice I took lightly. I considered and weighed all …

The Importance of Alone Time

One more chapter. One more episode. One more video. Just gonna scroll social media for a few more minutes. These are things I would tell …

Thankful for Low-Pressure Holidays

Are you even a mom if you don’t go apple picking, visit a pumpkin patch, coordinate an Instagram-worthy family Halloween costume, and decorate your entire …

My Mom Brain Has Fully Taken Over

I recently attended the Boston show of the Hella Mega Tour with my best friend. Hella Mega boasts a lineup of Weezer, Fall Out Boy, …

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Terrible Twos? More Like Temperamental Twos

“Mommy, read ‘Hop on Pop.’” “I want milk.” “Mommy, play puzzle.” These are only a handful of the commands I’m given multiple times a day …

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Tips for Easy Summer Dinners

Summer is easily one of my favorite seasons. The weather is nice, beaches are open, it’s the perfect time to vacation, I could go on …

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Cooking Keeps Me Calm

I have high-functioning anxiety. I can best describe how it feels by comparing it to a duck swimming: I may look calm and collected on …