Jenna Arsenault
Jenna is a Maine native who moved to Charleston in 2006, moved away for a while, then moved back again in 2018. She just couldn’t stay away from this city that feels like home! She’d choose palm trees over pine trees any day of the week. Jenna and her husband of 14 years have two rambunctious sons, ages 11 & 8, and live in Mount Pleasant. A social worker, registered nurse, and postpartum doula by trade, she is passionate about maternal mental health and is currently writing a book on the subject. Jenna loves to read, kayak, paint in watercolor, and travel with her family. Visit her personal blog on all things motherhood at www.snarkmom.com.
Charleston Moms FAVORITES: Best Non-Fiction Books I’ve Read This Year
Welcome to our series Charleston Moms FAVORITES! Our team is excited to share some of the things that are making us happy and bringing us joy these days.
Hello, moms of Charleston!
Finding time to read...
Huh?! A Guide to Kid Slang
Huh?!
I don't know about you, but I'm currently in the "Bruh" part of my motherhood journey . . .
First, I was Mama. Then Mommy. I was Mom for a hot minute. Now I'm Bruh...
Dysfunction Destruction: What Our Family Learned From Abuse
When I was a kid, I thought all families were loving. I thought hugs and kisses were the norm and shouting and name-calling were a rarity. I thought it was safe to trust your...
3 Reasons to Delay Postpartum Visitors
I meet a lot of new moms in my line of work. Of the stressors that come along with having a baby, dealing with visitors during the postpartum period is a universal one. New...
Merry & Bright (Where to See Holiday Lights Around Charleston)
Happy Holidays, Moms of Charleston!
There are so many wonderful holiday events happening right now! Festivals, parades, and tree lightings in nearly every part of the Lowcountry, plus Santa sightings and holiday shopping events!
Of all...
Grow Out Your Leg Hair for a Good Cause
Ladies, forget about your Schicks and Gillettes and Flamingos. Cancel your trims at the salon. Stash away your Tweezermans and wax. It's time to go au naturel for No-Shave November!
I am totally psyched for...
Professional Doulas of Charleston Celebrates 20 Years
Happy 20th birthday to the Professional Doulas of Charleston!
What Is the Professional Doulas of Charleston?
The Professional Doulas of Charleston (PDC) is a local group of birth and postpartum doulas who support and educate women...
Bringing Sexy Back to Our Marriage
My husband and I have been putting our marriage on the back burner over the past few months. We've probably been doing it to some extent since our children came along. Although we love...
Enough Is Enough: That’s the “E” in E-learning
A mother throws her daughter's packet of work across the kitchen. A son and his mom are both in tears. A father loses his cool and yells at his kids. A boy punches his...
Guide to Mount Pleasant Living
First settled in 1680, Mount Pleasant is now the largest suburban town in the state of South Carolina. Once you cross the Ravenel bridge from Charleston to Mount Pleasant, a different world awaits. While...