Jackie Semmens

Jackie Semmens is a writer by nature and a mother by nurture. She has two rambunctious boys and is willing to chase them all over the hills of Montana in an effort to get them to nap. She writes about family, nature, and the experience of motherhood at www.ananchoredhope.com. You can find her on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Parenting

When you and your partner disagree on how to raise the kids

The first year or two was mine to call the shots. But as they became toddlers, I had to cede control.

Life

How peaceful parenting saved our parenthood

Things are different now. Not perfect—not even remotely close. And not even always good. Sometimes we still have bad moments. And by moments I mean days. And by days I mean weeks. But still, mostly better.

Marriage & Partnerships

Pregnancy is hard—but also so life-changing I wish you could experience it too

Because the physical changes are just a tiny part of what's going on inside of me. They are a constant reminder that my entire life—my entire identity—is about to change too.