Jill P

Jill P
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Jill is a former elementary school teacher, University of Arizona graduate {Bear Down!}, and mom to Talya {September 2012}, but not necessarily in that order. She has always had a passion for writing and really took it to the next level after her daughter was born. It didn't take long for her to realize it was just the outlet she needed. As a first-time-mom, she is constantly searching for balance in her life, whether it's work and family, marriage and kids, or a sense of normalcy and complete craziness. She has, for the most part, managed to maintain her sanity {depending on who you ask}. Jill's writing aims to portray an honest viewpoint on parenting. Sometimes it's what nobody else is willing to say that inspires Jill to speak up on certain topics! She is a regular contributor to sites such as The Huffington Post, LeanIn.org, and localhoustonmagazine.com. She and her husband Sam reside in the Bellaire area with their daughter, Talya.

7 Things I Want Before Having a Second Child

When you first get married, you are constantly asked the inevitable question - When are you going to have kids? My husband and I didn’t give the world much time to ask that. My first {and...

To Spank Or Not To Spank

As my daughter forges her way through the terrible twos and is on the verge of becoming a full-fledged threenager, the issue of discipline is becoming more and more relevant in our household. I...

Toddler Sleep {I’m doing it all wrong…and I don’t care!}

The first post I ever wrote as I made my way into the mom blogosphere was a confession, early on, about how much I did not love the baby stage. I wrote openly and...

When An Act of Devastation…Becomes Something Incredible

It has been two weeks since the floodwaters ravished our city. Two weeks since so many of our neighbors lost every single belonging in the blink of an eye. And two weeks since my eyes...

Why I’m Raising a Narcissist

Am I raising a narcissist? The short answer? Yes. Now ask me if that bothers me, because it doesn't. I was raised to be a leader by a strong, single mother. I was raised to voice my...

Before 8am {Jill}

“Life is an adventure, and there is no script. I see something in ordinary moments. I believe that perfection comes not when you are dressed perfectly and wearing lipstick – but in little moments...

Seeing the World Through Toddler Colored Glasses

I wouldn't consider myself a whole-hearted optimist, but I do try to see the world through rose colored glasses. My husband often has to remind me not to be so naive when it comes...

Spring Staycation Ideas

By this point in Spring Break, you’re either relaxing on the beach, toes in the sand, with a drink with a little umbrella in it in your hand….or you’ve accepted the fact that the...