Jenna
Jenna is a full-time working mom to two rowdy kids. Originally from Guilford, CT, she eventually made her way down the shoreline to settle in Fairfield County with her husband. In the little spare time she has, Jenna enjoys reading, scary movies, and running.
In Defense of Time Outs
In a world dominated by gentler parenting, I would like to defend good old-fashioned time outs.
Do I think gentle parenting and related theories work?...
Got It From My Mama: Blue Eyes and Cancer Genes?
In honor of National DNA Day, I wanted to empower the women around me by asking the question: could you be carrying a cancer...
The Unapologetic Working Mom
Whether you are working full-time, part-time, or stay at home with your kids, it is hard. No option is easier than the other, and...
Children’s Books That Should Be Banned Forever
News stories come out daily with reports of school districts banning or attempting to ban books. Of all the things we can ban (4...
The Hot-Mess Mom’s Guide to Sustainability
New year, new you? New habits? Lifestyle changes? This guide is for hot-mess moms, so let us not get carried away. Here are some...
Weight Loss Surgery Made Me A Better Mom
I had weight loss surgery (gastric bypass) in July 2020 and have lost 170 lbs from my highest weight.
I wanted to do this for...
What To Expect When You’re Expecting a Plus-Size Pregnancy
A plus-size pregnancy, just like any pregnancy, comes with excitement and unknowns. Expecting while plus-size has its own unique set of unknowns. As someone...
Ask a Pediatrician: Keeping Healthy During Fall & Winter Months
Doctor Nicholas Mongillo is a Shelton Pediatrician with decades of experience keeping infants and children (including my rowdy toddlers) healthy. He graciously took the...
Your Sour Patch Kid: A How-To Guide
Three and four-year-olds are best described as sour patch kids. They draw you in with sweet cuddles and kisses and an “I love you...
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. I wanted to take the opportunity this month to talk about vaccine hesitancy and share some resources.
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