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Faces of CFK: Jessica L

21 Apr 2025 11:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Jessica has 3 children and lives in Elyria.

What do you do to relax?

Our family loves living so close to Lake Erie and on the days that we are looking to rest and recharge, we find our way to the shores of our beautiful lake.

What else would you like to tell us about yourself?

I am dedicated to ensuring my children are happy and healthy. I feel like that is my biggest passion in life. When I am not busy with mom duties, I enjoy going out with friends or taking in a concert or two.

What benefits has Connecting for Kids brought to you and your family?

I love the newsletter because it gives me many resources for connections that I may have missed otherwise. Over the years, we have relied on finding resources for tutoring and therapy that will help our kids continue to thrive in their environments.

Which have been your favorite Connecting for Kids resources?

Literally, the hundreds of resource fairs, educational resources, and story times for children.  The old saying that it takes a village still rings true today and I find that other parents also need some of the same support for their families too.

My greatest lesson learned was...

I need to set reasonable expectations for each child and not one solely based off test scores. Each of them will perform differently and each of them should be rewarded around their own parameters.

What I worry about most…

I will leave my children before they are grown. It is my worst nightmare after losing my only parent at a young age.

The most difficult part of parenting a child who struggles...

Never giving up on them or yourself. It's a tough time for all and it's okay when things don’t go as planned or expected; you need to keep trying until you make it.

Is there anything else about your journey that you would like to share with other parents?

It is never too late to get help. Reach out and connect with others who may be experiencing similar obstacles. Parenting is hard, but it doesn't have to be. Allow your village to support you and get you through the darkest days.



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