Ages and Stages- Preschool through Middle School with Jess Connell Ep 2

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ MomsWork – Episode 2: “Back to School: Ages & Stages” with Jess ConnellHost: Kristin WeinrichGuest: Jess Connell – mom of three and nurse practitioner Episode Summary:Welcome to Episode 2 of MomsWork! This week, host Kristin Weinrich sits down with Jess Connell, a nurse practitioner and mom of three girls in very different stages of childhood—from preschool to middle school. Together, they dive into the emotional, mental, and logistical realities of back-to-school season—especially when parenting across a wide age range.We explore how motherhood impacts career confidence, the power of parenting empathy in the workplace, and how to navigate transitions as both a parent and professional. Jess opens up about what's going on in her house (spoiler: it's a lot!), and shares honest, heartfelt insights into raising daughters at every stage of growth. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:•💡 Jess’s best parenting hack•💼 How being a mom has made her more confident at work•🧠 Using empathy from parenting to build better professional relationships•🧍‍♀️ Getting to know Jess outside of motherhood•✅ Win & Challenge of the Week – real-life moments worth celebrating (and commiserating!)•📚 Topic Talk: Back to school transitions and parenting through “ages & stages”•👧 Navigating developmental differences between kids•❤️ What she’s learning from her daughters right now•🎢 Emotions around change: grief, excitement, and everything in between•🔥 Hot Seat: Rapid-fire fun to wrap up the episode Links & Mentions:•Follow us on Instagram & Facebook → @MomsWorkPodcast•Email Kristin → [email protected]•Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and SHARE with other moms! Rate & ReviewIf you loved today’s conversation, share the episode and leave a review! It helps other moms find us.