janicep
Janice is an at-home mom in Monroe with her three kids ('05, '08, '11) and numerous pets, including two dogs, a snake and a leopard gecko. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Justin, for over 20 years. When her oldest child came out as transgender in 2020, Janice found her voice, becoming involved in volunteer work and advocating for children in her community. Janice is a nature buff who prefers to be outdoors and frequently drags her children skiing, hiking, and tortures them with the beach. She writes about her adventures and passion for style on her blog, Momma Wanderer.
Mom Sleep and Foxes at Night
Did you know when you live in the middle of the woods, sometime in the spring, during the night, you will hear an ear-piercingly...
Parenting Teens Through Hamilton Lyrics
My children and I became obsessed with Hamilton when it came out on Disney+ in the summer of 2020. We needed something enjoyable to hold...
We Can’t Win All the Days
Hey! I see you there. How are you? Are you feeling good or maybe not so much? Mentally, physically, and spiritually, how are all...
My Bumpy Ride to Going Gray
I am happy to say I am almost at the one-year mark of going gray! I wanted to write an update. The confidence I...
Why Fall is the Best Season of All
Fall feels and autumn vibes are my persona this time of year. There is zero shame in it, and I dare you to wipe...
At Least My Dogs Think I’m Cool
I have two teenagers and one sassy tween. Next summer, I will have three teenagers, help me God. Trust me when I tell you...
Five High School Hacks
But what if you fly? My daughter is the nervous type. The nervous type with a special education diagnosis, sees a therapist, and, honestly,...
The Last Inning: Senior Year of High School
I don’t feel I’ve been a parent for eight innings, yet here we are, heading into the ninth and last inning of public school....
The Quiet Kids
“Just speak up so I can hear you,” my kindergarten teacher yelled at me as I sat on the carpet, holding back my tears....
Like Fine China
Maybe it’s my grey hair coming in, or the fact that I’m feeling sad our grandparents are long gone, or that my 22nd wedding...