In 2015, I began my journey to clear up an autoimmune disease presenting as an all-over body rash. From the moment I began learning about how to heal my body naturally, I never stopped!
Jones Heart and Home touches on topics including, vitamins, herbs, gut and brain health, living to 100, and the choices that will get me there. Along the way, being a Good Mom is at the forefront of my daily decision making.
Each moment and choice we encounter, is an opportunity to choose better. That’s how I live my life, that’s what I want my children to remember about me and embody in themselves, and that’s what my blog represents.
A place where I show up, good days, and bad, and aim to be better than I was yesterday. A place where you encounter new ideas and opinions, new concepts and ways of living, and are able to become better than you were because of it.
Motherhood by Conviction, Not Coercion: What the World Gets Wrong
Can we stop assuming that a mother who’s joyful at home must be brainwashed, privileged, or oppressed? This post is a defense of motherhood not as a fallback, but as a calling — chosen in agreement with God, not the culture. I’m sharing the conviction behind my choice and what I believe so many get wrong about women who love the life God has called them to.
How to Be a Good Wife and Mother
When I was asked by a friend for my personal opinion on what it takes to be a good mother and wife, my initial response was sacrifice and humility. I couldn’t just stop there, so I went on and here is my full answer…
Pregnancy Nausea? Try These 11 Things NOW!
If you haven’t tried all of these things for your pregnancy nausea, you may be missing out on some quick, in home remedies to bring you relief.
My Faith Story
My faith weaves every piece of my life together. You can read about who I am, how I see my life, how I see my Husband, and my belief that it is all for something much greater than myself.
8 Natural Remedies for a Constipated Baby
8 simple ways I am able to help my baby when she is constipated. If one way doesn’t work, I try another, and another. I relax and I give my all to helping her throughout the day and she’s always okay in the end.
Elimination Communication: A Natural Approach to Potty Training
My baby has been pooping consistently in the toilet from 6 months old. I didn’t use some crazy method that meant she had to go without a diaper, but it does take consistency. There are so many benefits and rewards to Elimination Communication, I list out just a few. Can you think of more?
Where Gentle Parents Get It Wrong… and Where They Get It Right!
You want your child to grow up to be strong-minded, self-confident, and loving. But are you the “gentle parent” who is breeding egocentrism, and behavioral misconduct by being so “gentle” you’re actually being a “permissive parent.”
Resources to Help You Raise an Emotionally Mature Child
Books, Instagram profiles, and a certain youtube show to help you be a better parent to your child. Learn how to better communicate emotions with your toddler to improve your relationship and be happier as a family unit.
10 Underrated Newborn Registry Items
This is a bare minimum list for newborn needs and it may not be the frilliest, most fun list but it serves its purpose to help you to get prepared with the items you may not have thought would be helpful but are truly worth mentioning!
6 Ways To Tell If Your Child is Securely Attached To You
Your child can be peer-oriented or securely attached to you. Your job is to guide them and instill what you have learned to help them on their journey. But what happens when they are more interested in learning from their peers?
4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Relationship With Your Child
Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D., and Gabor Maté, M.D. lay out four (4) steps to woo your child back under your wing, as nature intended, making your child WANT to be with you and follow you. Without it being your child's desire to be close to you, you can not possibly force your way back into their graces.