Writer and mother of four. ✍️ Words in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Glamour, Business Insider, and more. themamawell.substack.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3loy3mh2dfk2qHot take: Moms don’t need more parenting tips. We need a damn break. 😅12 May 2025 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3loy3mh2dfk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lmz6alzovs2shttps://substack.com/profile/2087951-jenna-jonaitis/note/c-109655498?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=18r2n17 Apr 2025 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmz6alzovs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lefcohs3bs22I 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)28 Dec 2024 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lefcohs3bs22https://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3ldqoeqe4xs22Exquisite piece from start to finish. Gift link here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/style/modern-love-grief-makes-us-time-travelers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.i04.ObdR.F_-PYHDNspf0&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&tgrp=off20 Dec 2024 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldqoeqe4xs22https://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3ldqhc3jkjs22I 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?20 Dec 2024 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldqhc3jkjs22https://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lcrc4vxot225If 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)08 Dec 2024 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcrc4vxot225https://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lc6ekq3bss2l🎶 All I want for Christmas is a literary agent…30 Nov 2024 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc6ekq3bss2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbxzyijhqs2fCalled 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!28 Nov 2024 02:39 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbxzyijhqs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbk6jfr26c2lMom 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.22 Nov 2024 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbk6jfr26c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbhsz37wrs2bAlright, 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 #amquerying21 Nov 2024 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbhsz37wrs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbcq5knkbm2u"If you don't follow your dreams, they won't... explode into joy." - my four-year-old19 Nov 2024 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcq5knkbm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbcpzngpjm2uI love... Morning pages. Delicious coffee. Hugs from my kids. Memoirs. Humor writing. Movement. And art.19 Nov 2024 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcpzngpjm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbcpvwgo442uLoved writing this story! https://www.point.me/c/insights/year-long-honeymoon-on-points19 Nov 2024 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcpvwgo442uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbcptlsrym2uHoping this platform can be the "one." The one that I can build a great community with!19 Nov 2024 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcptlsrym2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbcpssip5e2u@janetkrauthamer.bsky.social So excited for Body Detective so wanted to follow you here!19 Nov 2024 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcpssip5e2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbcp44mkee2uA 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!19 Nov 2024 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcp44mkee2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennajonaitis.bsky.social/post/3lbcoyr2ul42uHave 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?19 Nov 2024 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:b3ohog3g4ftycqponi4co26f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcoyr2ul42u