08/01/2025
“Hey! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Jolene, currently surviving life with tiny humans who can’t wipe their own noses but can always sense when I sit down to eat. This stage is full of diapers, goldfish crumbs, and love so big it makes your chest ache. It’s chaotic, exhausting, ridiculous, and somehow, the best kind of beautiful.
I'm just a parent navigating the wild, messy, hilarious, and sometimes tear-filled world of raising tiny humans. Just me, trying to keep the house from burning down (figuratively… mostly) while figuring out how to fold a fitted sheet and remember where I hid the snacks from the kids and myself.
Parenting has been the most beautiful and chaotic adventure of my life. Some days feel like small victories like getting everyone out the door on time or finding a matching pair of socks. Other days are full-blown circus acts where no one is the ringmaster and everyone is crying (including me). And in the middle of it all, I try to sneak in some self-care, which sometimes looks like taking a walk or getting a pedicure, but more often looks like locking the bathroom door for five minutes of silence.
I started this blog as a way to share the unfiltered moments; the ones we laugh about later, cry about now, or just need to say out loud to know we’re not alone. If you’ve ever hidden in the pantry to eat chocolate, negotiated with a toddler like they’re a tiny hostage negotiator, or wondered if “tired” is your new personality, you're in the right place.
This space isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being real, finding humor in the mess, celebrating the small wins, and holding space for the hard stuff. I'm still learning every single day, and if you're reading this, I’m guessing you are too.
So grab a cup of reheated coffee, pull up a laundry pile to sit on, and hang out for a while. We’re all in this together.”
Just a snippet from one of our clinician’s blog’s about me section. Go check it out! She’s going to be sharing tips for parenting, social emotional learning, and more as she transitions down to part time client work.
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On Guided by Giggles, you’ll find honest, unfiltered talk about the highs and lows of parenting. Expect plenty of humility, laughs, and a sprinkle of life lessons. I’ll share strategies and tools from my counseling background, along with stories from my parenting adventure, in the hope that some...
