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Jen Spengler
Jennifer Spengler is a health and wellness writer for Sharp Health News and a marketing specialist with Sharp HealthCare.
A longtime San Diegan, Jen is a mother of three girls and enjoys combining her personal life experiences with the knowledge she gains working with the best and brightest in the San Diego healthcare arena to provide both quality information and entertainment to her readers.
Jen is a true believer in the “everything in moderation” philosophy, applying it to all aspects of her life, from diet and exercise to her work-life balance. She strives to learn something new, try something new and meet someone new as often as possible, while also remembering to take time to do a whole lot of nothing every once in a while to relax and recharge before the next assignment or adventure comes her way.
My kid got COVID, but I didn’t — here’s why
Vaccination was key in preventing COVID spread in this writer’s household.
Jan. 14, 2022
5 ways to stay connected with your college-age kids
Sending a kid off to a far-away campus can be hard. Here are 5 easy ways to keep in touch.
Aug. 31, 2021
Why ‘the talk’ should touch on pornography
Pornography: Kids might be viewing it, so parents should be talking to them about it.
July 27, 2021
5 things to talk about other than COVID
Stumped trying to recall how to socialize? Here are 5 fool-proof topics to cover.
May 31, 2021
3 surprising things to avoid while pregnant
Pregnant women might want to pass on more than just sushi and alcohol.
March 21, 2021
Why my child is in a COVID-19 vaccine trial
My daughter’s participation gives her a chance to help end the pandemic — and makes us proud.
March 12, 2021