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Jenna Jonaitis

@jennajonaitis.bsky.social
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Writer and mother of four. ✍️ Words in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Glamour, Business Insider, and more. themamawell.substack.com

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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Hot take: Moms don’t need more parenting tips. We need a damn break. 😅
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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On my morning walk, I spotted mama birds carrying grass in their mouths to make nests. Isn’t that what we human moms are doing, too? Working hard every day to make beautiful homes and lives for our fa...
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
I have to chime in about Justin Baldoni, even though I never write about celebrities. I’ve been a huge fan since Jane the Virgin. I felt like I knew Justin and could trust him. Now with this lawsuit and Blake Lively’s allegations, it makes me realize: - We don’t really “know” celebrities (1/2)
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Exquisite piece from start to finish. Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/s...
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Grief Makes Us Time Travelers (Gift Article)
A neuroscientist studying memory, I used to believe time was linear. Then my mother had a stroke.
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I WANT TO BE A GOOD VOICE IN THIS WORLD. I WANT TO BE A GOOD VOICE IN THIS WORLD. Those are the words I wrote in my journal yesterday for Morning Pages. And they are true to my soul and life’s mission. You too?
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
If you’re a parent with kids under 7, or expecting your first child, read this 👇🏼: Five things I wish I had known sooner (from a mom of four). 🧵 1. Parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about building a relationship. (1/3)
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
🎶 All I want for Christmas is a literary agent…
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Called my husband’s grandma tonight to talk through HER mother’s “famous” Thanksgiving rolls recipe. And gosh, if that isn’t what holidays are about — passing around love and food and traditions. ❤️ Now here’s hoping they turn out!
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Mom Truth: There’s not a lot of margin… ever. The minute you feel on top of laundry or the kids finally sleep through the night, someone gets sick or your car needs new brakes. I always think I’ll “get ahead” next week, but the truth is, I’ll never get ahead. I’ll just be here for them.
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Alright, BlueSky writer friends. What are your best tips for waiting during the querying process? So far, I’ve heard: - write something new - distract yourself with other hobbies - step away from checking your inbox But really, does anything help?? #amwriting #amquerying
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
"If you don't follow your dreams, they won't... explode into joy." - my four-year-old
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I love... Morning pages. Delicious coffee. Hugs from my kids. Memoirs. Humor writing. Movement. And art.
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Loved writing this story! www.point.me/c/insights/y...
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How One Couple Used Points to Fund a 17-Month Honeymoon - point.me
Discover how this couple funded their extended honeymoon using credit card points, and learn how you can do the same.
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hoping this platform can be the "one." The one that I can build a great community with!
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
@janetkrauthamer.bsky.social So excited for Body Detective so wanted to follow you here!
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
A real dream come true to see my tiny vignette in the NYT (this was back in Nov 2022). A special shout-out to @TimHerrera & @ortile.bsky.social for their personal essay workshop. You shared tips on how to craft a scene and they were top of mind. Can't thank you enough!
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Jenna Jonaitis @jennajonaitis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Have you ever finished a book and then not wanted to read another one because it was so good you didn't want to ruin the taste in your mouth of such exquisite writing? That's how I felt after reading Kevin Wilson's Nothing to See Here. What was yours?
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