jenniegollehon

jenniegollehon
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Jennie is a native Nebraskan and aspiring writer. She’s a stay-at-home mom to three kids, two cats, a bearded dragon, and a handful of fish. When she’s not playing chauffeur, maid, cook, housekeeper, tutor, laundress, or answering to “Mom” a million times over; she hides in her writing nook and lives vicariously through her fiction characters. Jennie likes to read, take long walks, go on crazy road-trip vacations her wonderful husband plans, or simply sit on the deck with friends.

The Sports Debate:: Break or Push Through?

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Some children are naturally athletic. Put a racket in their hand or a ball at their feet and wondrous things happen. Others have the means, the commitment, and the determination to excel in sports....

Lucky Little Leprechauns

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theyWe may not be Irish in our household, but I have three lucky little leprechauns. What makes them so lucky? Me: their mom. Let me count the ways: I’m mom: their alarm clock, hygiene manager, and life...

Influenza:: Our Story Surviving It

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It was three in the morning. She came in with an upset stomach and a throat full of snot. When I put my hand to her head, I was nearly scalded. The thermometer read 104.5....

Snowball Fight to Life Lesson

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It was the first snowfall. Fat, wet flakes pouring from the sky and accumulating quickly. The kind that after three inches can be rolled up like carpet and stacked high for forts and snowmen....

Save a Life: Donate Blood

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January is National Blood Donor Month. It is a month where we pay tribute to blood donors for their contribution. It is also a time to increase awareness and donation. According to the American Red...

Holiday Hacks: Shopping, Wrapping, Hiding Presents

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I’ve had littlies in my house for over a decade. I’m the primary parent, the grocery shopper, and the gift purchaser. Typically, I’m all three at the same time. In addition, my house was built...

Having “The Talk”

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Yep, that one. The one with the capital T and deserves air quotes. The one you dread as a parent. The one that signifies your child isn’t a baby anymore because, well, they want...

Bike Safety Tips

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Fall is a wonderful time of year to be outdoors. The air is warm, but not too warm; the humidity is low, when it’s not raining; and the kids still want to be outside,...

Justifying Staying Home

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I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for over seven years. It was a decision we made after having our second and facing the fact that daycare for two was nearly my entire paycheck. We budgeted,...
reluctant reader

The Reluctant Reader (Part 1)

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At some point in life, children need to learn how to read. For some, it’s easy. For others, it’s not. Reading is one of those skills that takes a lot of practice. But how...