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The Inspire Health by Jen Podcast featuring Jessica Marie
I am so grateful to be featured on the Inspire Health by Jen podcast this week to tell my journey from a clean bill of health to 3 strokes and 16 surgeries later. 🏥❤️🩹
From strokes, followed by paralysis, divorce, and so much heartbreak, I openly share my story + the insight I've found along the way to a better life than before illness, including becoming an author!! 🌟💪
IF YOU NEED JOY, HOPE, AND FAITH ALONG YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY - this episode is for you! ✨🙌
Check out @inspirehealthbyjen to listen to the podcast today or go to inspirehealthbyjen.com/podcast!
I would love to inspire others and share more of my story as well as my books to new audiences, so if you know of a podcast or speaking platform I need to be on, go to jessicamarieauthor.com or DM me and let's connect!
The Love Wild Podcast featuring Jessica Marie
Join Katie as she has an inspiring conversation this week with her former client and Children's Book Author Jessica Marie who had a dream and made it her reality over this past year with the release of her first Children's Book The Mess Monster.
Jessica Marie, a first-time children’s book author, but longtime maker of messes.
She graduated from the University of Kansas with her master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education and taught Kindergarten for several years in Texas.
She has 2 dogs, and loves to do yoga and spend time outdoors. She lives in Kansas City, Kansas. Her favorite color is pink and her favorite food is candy.
Parenting Pointers - Step Right Up to the Den of Horrors (aka My Daughter's Room)
I really liked that the author put tips for taking your mess monster at the end of the book and it is helpful! We have learned that when it comes to kids with adhd we can’t just say “clean your room” because that can be a daunting task. We have to break down the task into much smaller ones.
QOTD: Who’s your favorite picture book character of all time?
This was a sweet children’s story about making a mess and the positive side of cleaning up your toys. Lucy’s mom tells her she can’t play soccer if she doesn’t find her cleats, so Lucy tackles the Mess Monster, looking for her cleats. It’s a sweet story that my son immediately knew was a children’s book (he’s still a toddler), and he immediately sat down in my lap when I opened my book mail and wanted me to read it to him. Thank you so much to BooksForward for my copy!
QOTD: Does a Mess Monster live in your house? I’d love to say yes, because I’m terrible at cleaning, and there’s no way I made all that mess!
The Mess Monster by Jessica Marie is the perfect children’s book to help kids clean their rooms! She breaks it down in bite size steps on how to tidy things up with the best illustrations by Nicholas Child. If you’re a parent in need of a little extra help to get your little to clean up, try this book!
The mess monster is back and has taken over moms car! Lucy has places to be and mom is - well - she’s like most other moms - tired and in a hurry and it turns out - sometimes moms make a mess and leave candy wrappers too ! TogetherMom and Lucy work together to clean up the mess, not fuss at each other and decorate the cutest pumpkin !
Using Humor to Write Children’s Books That Are Relatable for Both Children and Adults, Author Jessica Marie discusses using humor to write children’s books that are relatable for both children and adults.
Rounding out the episode is Jessica Marie, the creative mind behind the "Mess Monster" series. With humor and heart, Bell tackles relatable childhood experiences, showing kids that it's okay to be a little messy and imperfect. What makes this episode truly special is the authors' shared commitment to representation, empathy, and storytelling. They demonstrate how children's books can be powerful tools for understanding different cultures, experiences, and perspectives. Whether it's exploring indigenous traditions, uncovering hidden historical narratives, or simply making kids laugh, these authors prove that children's literature is about so much more than just entertainment.
This book really spoke to me. I struggled hard with cleaning as a kid and I still struggle hard with cleaning today lol... Tidying and organizing is a really difficult skill and as the resource at the back of the book explains, it can be overwhelming, but starting small is the best way to conquer big messes.
“I can relate to this book. I like this story a lot. I found it entertaining and relatable. Add to your MUST-READ list on Goodreads.”
Jessica Marie is the author of the children's picture book The Mess Monster. Her other books include The Mess Monster in Love. She lives in Kansas City, Kansas.
These New Children’s Books Encourage Kids To Help Parents With Chores And Enjoy Doing Them!