Welcome to Surviving the Middle
Hey, I’m Danielle – and yes, I’m surviving the middle.
I’m a special education teacher by day, toddler-wrangling mom by night, and pastel-loving mini maker somewhere in between. This space? It’s where all the parts of my life — chaotic, creative, and deeply caffeinated — come together.
I created Surviving the Middle because life isn’t just about the extremes. It’s not always burnout or bliss. Most of the time, we’re all somewhere in the messy middle — juggling teaching, motherhood, side hustles, mental health, and trying to remember where we left the snacks (for our kids and ourselves).
Get in Touch
Have a question, a favorite Amazon find to share, or just want to tell me your toddler licked something weird again? I’m all ears (and probably covered in stickers).
Whether you're a fellow teacher in survival mode, a mom trying to remember what silence sounds like, or a crafter looking for the perfect resin mold — I’d love to hear from you.
👩🏫 Teacher collab?
🧁 Crafting question?
👶 Mom-to-mom rant?
💡 Just wanna say hi?
Slide into my inbox — it’s judgment-free, chaos-friendly, and snack-approved.