Jennie Miller
I'm a writer living in the rolling foothills of East Tennessee. When I'm not running or reading, I'm homeschooling my two boys and enjoying life with my husband. Together, we love to travel, watch F1, and root for the Green Bay Packers. My other loves are our bluetick hound, Major, and our fat black cat, Salem. Unfortunately, they hate each other. Read more at jenniecreates.com.
Confessions of an Old School Mom
I used to say that I was a Mean Mom. It was in a joking way, but there was truth there. I felt like I was meaner than other mothers I knew, moms who...
Three Things that Make Me a Better Mom
Motherhood is a curious phenomenon. No other identity seems to have the same effect on our minds and bodies. One moment we are consumed with love and adoration for our children, wondering how we...
How We Knew it Was Time to Have The Talk
In the spirit of Sophia Petrillo, picture it: 2013. A beautiful Saturday morning in May. My nine-year-old son Jeremy and I are enjoying the warm sun on the back patio while my husband and...
Savor the Moments When They Happen
Raising a teenager, so far, can be summed up with two words: emotional whiplash.
My relationship with my 14-year-old is a sweet one. He still talks to me, confides in me, and wants my opinion...
Choose Your Words Carefully
In honor of National Adoption Month, take a little advice from a real mom.
When my husband and I married in October 2000, we took one full year to enjoy being newlyweds. By Christmas 2001,...
Five Books to Read Alongside Your Kids
In a perfect world, we are reading what our kids read, watching what our kids watch, and listening to the music they love, but the reality is that our preferences don’t always align. I,...
Five Things You Need to Parent Your Middle Schooler
When your child shifts from an elementary age child to a pubescent middle schooler, it can catch you off guard.
The shoes you just bought him don’t fit three months later. A potent body...