Jessica Strong

Mom to 3 wild and frequently funny minions, Army wife, researcher, writer, academic, runner.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

Just a few months ago I literally had to explain to Republican members of Congress how periods work.

Their complete and utter incompetence is now killing women and pregnant people across the US.

There remains no legitimate grounding or basis to force birth in the United States.

[Blue Star Families 🇺🇸 @BlueStarFamily]

Blue Star Families Senior Director of Policy and Social Impact Research Jennifer Akin spoke to the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity today about food insecurity among our #Veterans & #militaryfamilies. Listen to today's hearing: https://t.co/z40oq8Gsmc.

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

@rascalflatts citing my research is the peak of my academic career. It's all downhill from here folks.

[Rascal Flatts @rascalflatts]

A study by @BlueStarFamily has found that a sense of belonging helps many
#MilitaryFamilies thrive in their local communities. So, let's welcome them in! Join the virtual Welcome Week Challenge for #BlueStarWelcomeWeek and visit https://t.co/Z3x1cB06JF to learn more.

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

I don't know which is cooler, @HamillHimself or @FLOTUS sharing about #bluestarwelcomeweek!!!

[Mark Hamill @MarkHamill]

#BlueStarWelcomeWeek is a chance for all of us to help #MilitaryFamilies feel at home in their new communities. Purchase a Blue Star Welcome Week Paracord Bracelet today to show your support! Please visit https://t.co/AiT2jgpkxg & learn much more. @BlueStarFamily

[Blue Star Families 🇺🇸 @BlueStarFamily]

We want to learn how the withdrawal in Afghanistan and the evacuation of Afghan allies is affecting your military or Veteran family. Our Pulse Check starts today!
https://t.co/mAR9pa2pxz

#PulseCheck #afghanistan #afghanistancrisis #afghanallies

[Blue Star Families 🇺🇸 @BlueStarFamily]

To many, your role may be defined by 2 words - military spouse. To your family, the community, and us, there aren't enough words to describe the difference you make. Thank you for serving alongside your service member. Be a voice for your community. https://t.co/1fPL1FaiAq

[Blue Star Families 🇺🇸 @BlueStarFamily]

Today wraps our #BSFSurvey results release event! Join us for
The Lived Experience of Diverse Families & Implications for Commands co-hosted with @BrookingsFP at 12 PM ET
Military Children’s Mental Health - at 3 PM ET
https://t.co/zEv4Zd5tOB

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

Journal: Please let us know why you are unable to review this manuscript.
Me: My 6yo just asked Santa for his mom to have a day off.
#AcademicTwitter #mamaphd #pandemicparenting

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

The fact that my initial knowledge of #JuneteenthDay came from an episode of @blackishabc and not from my YEARS of formal education is systemic racism.

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

4) they've eaten 3 lbs of apples today
5) they decided to make cupcakes (they are delicious, but seem to have required every single pot I own)
6) there's butter in the silverware drawer?
7) the tv remote is outside

Every day a new adventure, y'all.

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

Working parent during COVID: tales of the insanity.
I was in a virtual meeting, in my home office, as usual these days. Kids (10,8,&6) had their electronics so I expected no trouble. I come downstairs to find:

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

3) apparently training included "scent training" which requires a lock of hair

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

It takes very little to talk Nick into shaving his head, but this time he did it for a good cause- the #homehaircutchallenge. #nailedit The $ saved on this home haircut will be donated to @BlueStarFamily. @barnby_e… https://t.co/ds992mKGPM

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

5y.o. just referred to the original @MythBusters as "Mythbusters Middle Aged" 🤣
Too much Mythbusters Junior. 😄

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

@mariadkennedy @Outlander_STARZ You did a beautiful job! So moving! I cried.

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

He also thinks I will "knit" for him a baby bird costume for Book Character Day at school, so that he can be the baby bird from "Are you my mother?"
It's a good character choice because obv he does not know his mother very well.
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[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

Specifically for @bconlin15. My 6yo has way too much faith in my abilities and had gathered scrap metal from my neighbor's demolished pool/deck for me, that I may build for him a robot dinosaur.
Seriously though I now have scrap metal pieces in my backyard.
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[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

@bconlin15 Best not to ask.

[Jessica Strong @JStrongDrMom]

Today we found a pepperoni in the almond butter jar. In case you're thinking it gets easier/less gross when the kids can dress and feed themselves.