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).
Raising Brown Babies as a White Mom
Since I was a teenager, I’ve always been attracted to men of different races. Truthfully, I often felt judged or uncomfortable around white men....
Volvo XC90: Built for Soccer Practice and Spontaneous Target Runs
I’m not a car girl. But I am a mom who needs space, comfort, and something that doesn’t scream “I gave up.” Enter: the...
We Touch Our Phones More Than We Touch Our Partners
Ok, friend. Let’s call it like it is:
We are out here caressing our phones like they pay the bills, rub our backs, and listen...
Planning a Family Vacation (Without Losing Your Mind)
Ah, summer vacation. That magical time when you think you’ll be lounging by the pool, fruity drink in hand, soaking up family memories, but...
Date Ideas: Day or Night, Hop in the Car and Speed Away!
As parents, many of us focus on the different seasons of parenting and struggle to keep our marriage a priority. My husband and I...
The Meaning of a Name
I recently attended a meditation workshop, and the instructor told us to take out a notebook and pen. She would ask us a question...
Yes I Joined the Book Club, No I Didn’t Read the Book
I vividly remember being a preteen sitting on my grandparent's lake house deck with my face shoved in a book. I get it from...
5 Daily Practices to Keep the Spark Alive in Your Relationship
I get it! With busy twin 4-year-olds, my husband and I are in the thick of parenting! I've learned that staying connected to your...
Please Stop Touching Me!
It’s the end of the day and my husband and I are laying in bed. He leans over and tries to snuggle. At this...
How To Take a Mom-Cation
As a mom of twin 4-year-olds, wife, daughter, and business owner, I am constantly overwhelmed, over-touched, and overstimulated. As a Sex & Relationship Coach,...