Jessica Wolstenholm

Jess Wolstenholm is an author, blogger and the Editorial Director of JellyTelly Press. Since the loss of her mom to pancreatic cancer in 2012, she's focused on continuing the legacy of family + faith started by her wonderfully imperfect parents. Author of The Pregnancy and Baby Companion books, Jess also contributes articles, essays and resources to various parenting sites around the web. When she isn't writing, you can find Jess reading children's books or teaching kids at her home church. She lives outside Nashville, Tennessee with her amazing husband, Dave and their two miracles, Hope (10) and Joshua (7). Connect with Jess at gatherandgrow.co or on social media @gatherandgrowco.

Relationships

To the friend who still has her mother

Whether you walk extremely close or there's a valley of difference between you, please reach out.

Life

Before you start kindergarten—here’s what I want you to know, baby

Some days will be full of wonder. Some days will be hard. Let the good days fuel your passion for learning but don't let the tough ones take the fun out of it.