Menu

Jenna Blake

Jenna is a passionate writer and journalist, as well as a mother to one exceptionally clever and delightful little one. Since joining our team in 2019, she has taken on various roles, focusing on mental and physical health topics, trending lifestyle updates, unique product launches, and practical parenting tips. Jenna has a knack for debunking questionable TikTok advice. Her favorite areas of interest include entertainment, travel, food, and parenting.

While completing her journalism degree at the University of Cincinnati, Jenna discovered an intriguing way to spend her free time: following bands across the globe. This led to a music internship at her local alternative newspaper, CityBeat, where she continues to contribute. She later became the TV Editor at SheKnows, where she also worked as an overnight celebrity news reporter and occasionally created sponsored content. Her diverse experience in entertainment reporting has allowed her to cover many comic conventions, award shows, TV premieres, and film sets. Jenna’s writing has also appeared in Bridal Guide, Yahoo, HuffPost, TheDad, and Cleveland Scene.

These days, Jenna enjoys working from home, balancing her freelance writing career with her in-kitchen musical comedy performances. If you haven’t been lucky enough to hear her operatic version of “The Excavator Song,” count your blessings. She loves taking her time to finish a book, meticulously planning road trips she’ll probably never take, and decorating her charming bungalow. Speaking of her home, Jenna can often be found handwashing dishes in her kitchen, which lacks a dishwasher. If you appreciate her writing, for the love of all things holy, send paper plates.

Expert Advice

The Most Important Words To Say When Your Child Comes Out To You

By Jenna Blake
Here’s how to respond in a way that builds trust, love, and lifelong safety.

You Can Keep Your Jump Scares

A Great Big List Of Not-So-Scary “Scary Movies” For Us Wimps To Watch This Halloween
By Jenna Blake
Nightmare-fuel-free, because we actually like sleep.

No Bedtimes, No Problem

Am I The Only Mom Who Frickin’ Loves Summer?
By Jenna Blake
Ah, the season of freedom!

I Said What I Said

“Excused Absences” Are Classist Bullsh*t
By Jenna Blake
Why do I need a doctor’s note to keep my sick child home from school?

Make It Stop, Please

How To Get A Song Out Of Your Head
By Jenna Blake
Because you can’t very well go around singing your toddler’s favorite tune all day.

Enough With The Judgment

Yes, The First Thing I Do After Dropping My Kid Off At School Is Take A F*cking Nap
By Jenna Blake
And no, that does not make me a “lazy mom.”

Brrrrrr

Why Am I Always Cold?! All The Things A Doctor Says Could Be To Blame
By Jenna Blake
This explains those 16 throws on the back of the couch.

Please STFU

Stop Talking To My Kid About What’s “Healthy”
By Jenna Blake
We’re lucky she eats at all.

Confession: I Love My Ancient Cat, But I’ll Be Relieved When She Dies

By Jenna Blake
“Touched out” means nothing to a cat.

Do What Makes You Happy

At 40, I’ve Finally Entered My Crop-Top Era
By Jenna Blake
IDGAF about what society considers “age-appropriate.”

80 Beautiful Baby Names That Mean “Healer”

By Jenna Blake
For the little one you know will touch people’s hearts.

“Dad, Dad! Do The Perfect Cast!”

30 Years Later, A Goofy Movie Is Still An Underrated Classic
By Jenna Blake
Crushes, family dynamics, self-confidence… A Goofy Movie tackles it all.

A Real Head-Scratcher

Why Is My Super Smart Kid Struggling So Much With School?
By Jenna Blake
Experts share why even gifted children may bring home bad grades.

Send Help

My Cat Has Fleas! Now What?
By Jenna Blake
Is it itchy in here, or is it just me?

15+ Hacks & Ideas For DIY’ing Your Holiday Photos This Year

By Jenna Blake
Professional photographer?! In this economy?!

Extra Spicy

What Smut Book You Should Read Next, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
By Jenna Blake
We see you, Scorpios.

On The Rise

We’re Moving In With My Parents. Here’s How We’re Making Multigenerational Living Work.
By Jenna Blake
Condensing households just makes sense, but it’s not without concerns.

Here’s the Deal

What Is Roughage? How To Get This High-Fiber Stuff In Your Picky (& Constipated) Kid’s Diet
By Jenna Blake
An expert shares tips for serving up roughage, a surefire way to make your kid poop.

H-O-T T-O G-OW

Who Is Open Or Catering For Thanksgiving & Christmas?
By Jenna Blake
Wash your hands of washing dishes.

Worth A Rewatch

It’s Been 39 Years, & Anne Of Green Gables Is Still A Swoony, Feminist Masterpiece
By Jenna Blake
My childhood hero held up over decades.