Sharing my Cushing’s Disease journey as a teacher mom of 4.
One blog post at a time.
● Featured Article
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I think the hardest part right now is the waiting. Waiting for bloodwork. Waiting for tests. Waiting for doctor appointments. Waiting for answers. Waiting for surgery. And somehow still having to live a completely normal life in between all of it. Some days I feel like shit. There. I said…
● Latest Articles
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Welcome back….I think!?
Four weeks into summer break, and I have a confession to make: I still haven’t caught up. You know that magical vision we all have…
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Lessons From the Sideline
Sports mom life — it’s not for the faint of heart. The long weekends, the endless practices, the money spent on gear that smells like…
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💔 When the Balloon Pops
Nineteen years. That’s how long I’ve been teaching — long enough to see Smartboards come and go, curriculums flip like pancakes, and coffee evolve from…
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Middle Schoolers: “Low-key”they don’t care
Let’s talk about middle school kids beyond that sigma rizz of 6-7. I have two in 7th grade right now—yes, two. Twins in grade, not…
● 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.
