Kelleen Miller

Discover the beauty in messy, imperfect, and heartwarming family nights. From s’mores and screen time struggles to epic game night drama and cozy movie moments, this honest peek into summer evenings reminds us that love lives in the chaos.

This summer, I’m not playing cruise director. I’m embracing the beauty of boredom—and watching my kids turn sticks into magic wands and the backyard into outer space. 🌿🚀 Why? Because creativity needs quiet. Imagination thrives when there’s nothing scheduled. And let’s be honest… mama needs a break too. ✌️💁‍♀️

Not every kid gets a trophy—and that’s okay. After a whirlwind quarter teaching first grade, I saw firsthand how powerful it can be when kids learn the value of earning their rewards. While it's tough to see tears when one child gets praised over another, it’s even tougher to raise kids who expect rewards without effort. Real life doesn’t hand out trophies for showing up—and sometimes, the best lesson we can teach is how to work hard, lose gracefully, and keep going.

If you’re currently: ✅ Serving 56 snacks a day ✅ Hiding in the pantry for alone time ✅ Wondering how it’s only Wednesday... Then this one’s for *you*, mama. It’s a humorous, honest look at parenting through summer break — with tips, laughs, and plenty of wine 🍷.

A slower, more spontaneous season for the calendar-loving mama learning to let go. This summer, I’m trading color-coded schedules for pajama days, backyard chaos, and ice cream for dinner. We’re swapping perfection for presence—and letting magic sneak in through the messy moments. Here’s to doing summer real, not perfect.

Mom guilt is real, but perfection isn't. Embrace the chaos, let go of unrealistic expectations, and focus on what truly matters.

Teaching boys to express emotions builds emotional intelligence, helping them thrive in relationships, stress management, and life. #Parenti

I hope my kids always hear my voice: You are enough—even when the world says they need to do more.

This blog post serves as a heartfelt reflection on the enduring nature of pain, the transformative power of understanding, and the unwaverin

By letting go of comparisons, embracing our unique journeys, and enjoying the ride at our own pace, we can find true fulfillment and happine

As summer break fades into a distant memory and the familiar scent of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air, students and their parents...

I feel so conflicted when I share about Finley and his special heart.  I feel pride in knowing how strong my boy is. How strong he was with

Being that it is summertime, my boys and I have found ourselves at the pool, enjoying our neighborhood parks (when it’s not 100 degrees...

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I can't be the only one, when told to "not take it personally", still finds myself, "taking it personally." Like dang, how often do we...

When I was a child, our family of four traveled multiple times a year. Being that we lived in Colorado and our extended family was mostly...

Finley came home from school yesterday excited to share about the new countdown that he has in his classroom. The countdown marks the...

Terrible Twos or Terrorizing Threes My parents have always said that my brother and I were a breeze at two, but turning three was a whole...

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Kids say the darnedest things... don't they?! Before I became a parent, I remember laughing and joking with my brother about all the...