Lindsay Karp, Author at Motherly
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Lindsay Karp

Lindsay J. Karp is a writer and mother residing in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband and two sons. As a freelance writer, she hopes to make a difference, one word at a time. She advocates for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) by sharing her stories of life with MS. Lindsay aspires to be a published children’s book author and is working on a memoir of her thirteen year diagnostic journey. When she’s not writing, you can find her playing piano, baking, and experiencing all the joys and tribulations of being a mother.

Parenting

I’m the mom who won’t let her kids play football—and this is why

Because first and foremost, I’m a mother, and keeping my children safe is my top priority. 

Motherly Stories

Sorry, but I don’t miss the birthday party insanity from my kids’ early childhood

I paid my dues, and I’m glad my time is over.

News

School shootings will not be solved by identification forms and DNA kits

We have to stop focusing on what to do after the fact and prevent these tragedies now.

Child

We need to talk about how toxic youth sports culture has become

My son will know he’s loved despite his athletic abilities. He will be reminded that sports should be fun and not anxiety producing.

Halloween

I’m going to let my teens trick or treat for as long as they want to

If my kids can hold onto the youthfulness of Halloween like I did, I’ll be promoting their involvement every step of the way.

Home

Keeping my home clean and organized makes me a better mom—and it saves my sanity, too

My needs in my own home don’t reflect my judgment of how you care for your home. You do you and I’ll do me.

Motherly Stories

Our son thanked us for ‘redshirting’ him in kindergarten

Reaching adulthood is not a race. I think we’d all enjoy an extra year of childhood if we had the chance.

Motherly Stories

For our children, it’s time we stop forgetting

No number of days is enough to erase the deaths of innocent children who had mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters who loved them. No amount of time is enough to forget the violent state we’re living in.

Motherly Stories

This is who I hope my children become despite our complicated world

Despite a world so torn, I believe we can raise children who are strong, resilient, successful and happy.

News

Mothers are not OK

We need changes, now.

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