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Recent Articles from Jen Deinlein
Central Penn Parent
September 12, 2023
A Parrothead looks at parenthood
“If we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane…”
Central Penn Parent
August 1, 2023
When your do-it-all kids want to do more
As the calendar turns to August, I'm seeing Facebook posts and emails about registering my kids for music lessons and gymnastics classes and other activities
Central Penn Parent
July 11, 2023
Getting “crabby” over simple pleasures
We squeezed in a vacation a week after school ended. I say “squeezed” because it came on the heels of those crazy last few months of school and spring sports
Central Penn Parent
June 6, 2023
Three cheers for the coaches
We recently wrapped up another spring sports season in which both of my girls played two sports at one time, and while I am exhausted, I find myself with an ache in my heart
Central Penn Parent
April 4, 2023
How can we talk about school shootings?
We all think it won’t happen to us.
Central Penn Parent
March 7, 2023
Facebook memories trigger more than nostalgia
I admit, I look at my Facebook memories almost every day.
Central Penn Parent
February 7, 2023
Pastries with Parents is more than just a sugar fix
Early hour aside, Pastries with Parents was really fun. Side note: kudos to the organizers for providing ample amounts of coffee! They knew we’d need it.
Central Penn Parent
January 3, 2023
Coming to terms with not ‘doing it all’ anymore
I am writing this blog three days before Christmas, but you are likely reading it three days into the New Year.
Latest News
December 9, 2022
A Conversation With Brian Kennedy, president and wealth planning advisor, KCA Wealth Management
Brian Kennedy, 52, was inspired to become a financial advisor after losing his father at a young age and seeing how his mother worked to provide for her family on her own. He started work as a paperboy, busboy, waiter and other jobs to help the family.
Central Penn Parent
December 6, 2022
Having the courage to admit when life is out of balance?
I think we all look at having gratitude as this magic bullet to dispelling the dark clouds, and we’re told to focus on the positive and that will make it all better.
Central Penn Parent
November 1, 2022
I’ll take the wins, no matter how small
SMALLTOWN, Pa. – Despite a distinct lack of experience or physical fitness, This Mom successfully played back-to-back parents vs. kids’ soccer games last Monday night and did not sustain any permanent injuries.
Central Penn Parent
October 4, 2022
Learning alongside my kids
Never stop learning. Even if it means re-learning first or fourth grade.
