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Jeanette Brown
Contributor at The Artful Parent
- 6 stories
- Writing since 2026
Jeanette Brown is a writer, course creator and retired education leader based in Australia. After a long career in the classroom and leading education teams, and a lifetime spent guiding people through the moments that shape them, she now writes about parenting, purpose, identity, creativity, and the small daily rituals that help a family feel connected. On The Artful Parent she brings an educator's eye and a grandparent's perspective to the everyday craft of raising curious, creative kids. A passionate journaler, she does her clearest thinking outdoors, walking or cycling under an open sky. More at jeanettebrown.net.
Signature pieces
- + The Journal When your children are grown and work no longer shapes your days, you may find yourself wondering what you want your… Oct 17, 2026
- + Lifestyle You can love being a grandparent and still want a retirement of your own, even if that feels surprisingly difficult to… Oct 11, 2026
- + Family Life A video call with a baby fails at almost everything, the lag ruins conversation and peekaboo lasts ninety seconds, but… Aug 1, 2026
All stories
- Jul 24, 2026 Parents who feel a quiet ache when their adult children stop needing them aren’t being selfish + The Journal
- Jul 23, 2026 The grandparents whose adult children call most often aren't the ones who showed up every time they were needed + The Journal
- Jul 23, 2026 Psychology says grandmothers who resist the urge to fix, advise, and intervene aren't withholding love + The Journal