Welcome to the Chaos

Welcome to My Real Life Chaos — Teacher Mom Edition

Hi there, and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a 4th grade teacher, mom of four busy kids, proud LEO wife, and a big believer in keeping things real — the messy, loud, beautiful kind of real.

If you’re looking for Pinterest-perfect routines and color-coded chore charts that never get broken… this probably isn’t the blog for you.

But if you’re here for real-life mom hacks, teacher tips that actually work, and the occasional deep breath between carline drop-offs, math lessons, and reheated coffee, then you’re absolutely in the right place.

This space was born out of my own need to survive (and maybe even enjoy?) the chaos. I’m constantly on the hunt for ways to simplify life — to laugh instead of lose it, to ditch the guilt, and to find a little peace among the piles of laundry and lesson plans.

I’ll be sharing:

  • Teacher tips that save time and sanity
  • Busy mom life hacks (that actually work)
  • Honest reflections from the trenches of motherhood
  • Simple ways to bring more joy and less stress to your day

Whether you’re a fellow teacher mom, a chaos coordinator of your own, or just someone trying to hold it all together with a sense of humor — I hope you’ll find this space comforting, helpful, and a little bit fun.

Thanks for being here. Let’s laugh through this together.

– Mama W 💛

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About Me

Hey friend, I’m Lauren Wertman—a 40-year-old teacher, mom of four, wife to a police officer, and chief snack dispenser in our South Florida home. I’ve been teaching elementary school for 19 years (yes, I survived Common Core and fidget spinners), with a bachelor’s in Elementary Ed and a master’s in Reading—because clearly I enjoy stress.

My kids are 12, 11, 4, and 2—so we’ve got everything from preteen eye rolls to potty training all happening under one roof. I’m a hockey mom, a dance mom, and the kind of mom who sometimes hides in the pantry for five minutes of peace. We’ve also got a lab who sheds like it’s his job, and a bunny who thinks he runs the house.

When I’m not teaching or refereeing sibling arguments, I’m working on my Teachers Pay Teachers shop, creating resources that save teachers time (and maybe sanity).

This blog is my space to share the messy, funny, real-life stuff—teacher hacks, mom survival tips, and reminders that you’re not the only one reheating your coffee for the third time today.

Welcome. You belong here—even if your life feels like a beautiful, chaotic circus too.