jennifermelville
Jen and her husband, Keivon, reside in Trumbull with their six-year-old twins, Nora and Kaden, and Charlie, their overall attached French Bulldog. Jen is a Certified Relationship Coach, Household Systems Strategist, and unofficial CEO of “Why am I the only one who knows where the scissors are?” She helps busy couples ditch the resentment and chaos by creating fair household systems, improving communication, and creating a little more room for connection (and maybe a nap).
Who Do You Call When You Don’t Have a Mom?
There’s a certain kind of grief that comes with mothering without a mother. Not because your mother died, though for some women, that’s the...
If One More Person Texts, “What time is practice tonight?” I May Lose It
Congrats, Mama, our kids play spring sports! Which really means, congrats, our entire family calendar just exploded.
One minute we are signing a registration form,...
He Found Me When I Needed Him Most: My Soul Dog Story
I swear I didn’t even know what a “soul dog” was until him. I thought people just said that because they loved their pets...
Decision Fatigue Is Ruining My Life
I was speaking at a conference recently (read: wearing real pants, talking to adults, feeling very important for about 47 minutes), and during lunch,...
The Year I Thought I Quit Goodie Bags
My twin’s birthday is coming up, which means I’ve entered that familiar mental spiral.
Cake? Easy.
Guest list? Manageable.
Goodie bags?
…TBD.
Because somewhere along the way, kids’ parties...
When a Friendship Quietly Fades
I’ve been grieving a friendship lately.
Not because of a fight. Or a falling out. Or something someone said that couldn’t be taken back.
There was...
Dear Husband, Here’s What I Really Want for Christmas
Dear Husband, Here’s what I really want for Christmas...
A Love Letter. Sort of.
It’s that magical time of year again—the season of twinkling lights, peppermint...
Explore Fairfield County :: Trumbull
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse...
Cleaning Is How I Manage My Anxiety
I don’t know about you, but life feels a little out of control most days. Kids with sticky hands climbing the furniture, work emails...
Love in the Little Moments: What Our Kids Are Really Learning
The other night, I walked into the kitchen while my husband was doing the dishes (yes, miracles do happen). The kids were finishing dinner...