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Jenny Albers

POPSUGAR Contributor
Jenny Albers is a wife, mother, writer, and thirty-something semi-adult who calls the Midwest home. She is the author of Courageously Expecting: 30 Days of Encouragement for Pregnancy After Loss. You can find her at jennyalbers.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
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Latest Posts From Jenny

I'm a Homeschool Mom Who's Been Doing It a While — Here Are My Top 10 Tips
Family
08/27/2021

I'm a Homeschool Mom Who's Been Doing It a While — Here Are My Top 10 Tips

Homeschooling has its advantages, but it can also be overwhelming when you're just getting started.

How Running Helped Me Love My Body Again After Pregnancy Loss
Fitness
11/19/2020

How Running Helped Me Love My Body Again After Pregnancy Loss

Less than two weeks after discovering I was pregnant for the second time, I found myself face down on the carpet, writhing in agony.

I'm Worried About My Kids Returning to School — but I'm Concerned For Teachers, Too
Family
08/19/2020

I'm Worried About My Kids Returning to School — but I'm Concerned For Teachers, Too

If there's one thing I've learned from homeschooling these past few months, it's that teachers don't get enough credit.

My Postbaby Body Doesn't Look the Way I Expected — but I Love It Anyway
Family
08/19/2020

My Postbaby Body Doesn't Look the Way I Expected — but I Love It Anyway

When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I couldn't wait for my belly to be big enough to show off to the world.

When I'm So Angry at My Kids I Could Burst, I Take a Moment to Remember Better Times
Family
06/16/2020

When I'm So Angry at My Kids I Could Burst, I Take a Moment to Remember Better Times

From the moment I became pregnant with my first child, I started planning.

The Games and Activities My Kids Use to Stay Virtually Connected With Their Grandparents
Family
05/28/2020

The Games and Activities My Kids Use to Stay Virtually Connected With Their Grandparents

It goes without saying that the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren can be a tight one.

COVID-19 Showed Us That Even as Parents, We Still Need to Prioritize Our Marriage
Family
05/15/2020

COVID-19 Showed Us That Even as Parents, We Still Need to Prioritize Our Marriage

If I'm being honest, date nights with my husband haven't always been a priority.

Looking to Combat Stress and Fatigue While Working From Home? Set Some Boundaries
Fitness
04/24/2020

Looking to Combat Stress and Fatigue While Working From Home? Set Some Boundaries

Working from home can be as challenging as it is comfortable.

After My Ectopic Pregnancy, This Procedure Calmed My Mind About Getting Pregnant Again
Family
03/03/2020

After My Ectopic Pregnancy, This Procedure Calmed My Mind About Getting Pregnant Again

Six weeks into my second pregnancy, a mild ache in my lower right side came and went for two days before escalating into pain so excruciating that I dropped to the floor in the fetal position, crying out in agony.

A Therapist Taught Me How to Set Boundaries, and It Helped Ease My Anxiety
Fitness
02/19/2020

A Therapist Taught Me How to Set Boundaries, and It Helped Ease My Anxiety

For months, I had been battling horrible anxiety, and I couldn't figure out why.

When I First Started Running, I Couldn't Make It a Block — Now I Run Half-Marathons
Fitness
12/27/2019

When I First Started Running, I Couldn't Make It a Block — Now I Run Half-Marathons

I was in my early 20s when I set out on my first run.

I Started Saying "No" at Christmas and It's Made the Holiday So Much Happier
Family
12/22/2019

I Started Saying "No" at Christmas and It's Made the Holiday So Much Happier

When I was a kid, I adored everything about Christmas.