As they say, the days are long, but the years are short—and somehow there never seems to be enough time to write down everything that happens along the way.

If you’re in need of some creative catharsis, journaling time and a chance to tell your stories, join Creative Groove and Everwell for The Penning Parenthood Sessions! This three-week workshop will provide a fun and welcome space for moms at all ages and stages to capture their experience on the page.

Not a writer? No problem. Co-facilitators (and moms!) Jen Jones Donatelli and Lindsay Hurty will lead the group through a series of journaling prompts, breakout discussions and other exercises designed for creative catharsis and connection. (Learn more about Jen and Lindsay in the section below.)

Part writing lounge, part workshop, part social gathering, consider Penning Parenthood more of a gathering than a class—and the perfect opportunity to put your pen in motion and explore your experience of parenthood for posterity.

The Penning Parenthood sessions will meet on Zoom on Thursdays (April 25, May 2, and May 9) from 7:30-9 p.m. EST. The class ends right before Mother’s Day—making it the perfect gift for yourself, a mom friend, or your mom. Plus, sign up *with* another mom and get $50 off your joint registration! (Must register together to take advantage of this option.)

About the Facilitators

Jen Jones Donatelli is a certified Co-Active coach and the founder of Creative Groove—a small business that offers courses, coaching and community around creativity, self-expression, and leading your most colorful life. Along with her work for Creative Groove, Jen has taught for schools and organizations including Chautauqua Institution, MediaBistro, StoryStudio Chicago, Literary Cleveland, Loyola Marymount University, Cleveland State University, and Ohio University. When not leading programs and workshops, Jen works as a freelance writer; her work has appeared in many outlets including Glamour, REDBOOK, Business Insider, Robb Report, Playboy, and others. She is also the author of nearly 100 books for kids and tweens, having worked with publishers such as Capstone Press and Enslow Publishing for over a decade. Jen is a proud graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and highly caffeinated mom to 8-year-old twins.

Lindsay Hurty, Ed.M., is a self-development teacher, writer and speaker. Co-founder of Everwell – an education platform + inspiration network for women – Lindsay has designed, facilitated or hosted 350+ programs, including her signature online course, SELF SCHOOL. A former beloved high school English teacher, Lindsay now guides adults through life-learning. Her recently débuted YouTube channel—Becoming Everwell with Linds—features stories about everyday experiences that capture the rich textures + fleeting melodies of the midlife mom symphony. With roots in both California and Connecticut, Lindsay’s favorite part of life is being Mom to her three kids.