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Jill Valentino

(She/Her)
New York
As seen in: Medium, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Woman's Day, ELLE Decor, House Beautiful, Redbook, Motherly, Parent Co., Hudson Valley Parent and
Covers:  Parenting, Education, Classic Rock, Poetry, Book Reviews, Theater Reviews, Relationships, Family-Friendly Travel, Creativity
Doesn't Cover: I'll never say never to any topic.
Mom of 2, wife of 1. Freelance writer, essayist, author-in-training, educator. Music lovah. Old soul. Presently seeking out my writer’s voice on Medium.

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My name is Jill Valentino, and I am a suburban mom, wife, elementary school teacher, essayist, and freelance writer. I am married to my always-supportive, stay-at-home dad extraordinaire husband Mike, and have two daughters; one currently in elementary school and one just entering her teens. (Help!) My family currently resides in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of NY, located about two hours north of New York City.

In my youth, most of my writing attempts were well-received by teachers and p…

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Personal Safety: May 2023

Personal Safety: May 2023

​According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 1 in 3, or 30% of women, have been subjected to vio…

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March '23: Healthy Mind

March '23: Healthy Mind

By Jill Valentino Throughout my childhood, my father often traveled for work, leaving my mother, Marci, alone…

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January 2023: Healthy Body

January 2023: Healthy Body

By Jill Valentino The summer before my eighth-grade year, I attended a sleep-away music camp at the Universit…

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November 2022: Navigating Relationships

November 2022: Navigating Relationships

My dad and I have always had a special connection. While we only slightly resemble one another physically, ou…

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October 2022: Healthy Body

October 2022: Healthy Body

By Jill Valentino In 2017, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that the demand for non-s…

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September '22: Healthy Mind

September '22: Healthy Mind

By Jill Valentino Mindfulness. Over the past several years, use of that term has increased within the modern …

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January 2026: Healthy Body

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By Jill Valentino
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A Detailed Look at Lifestyle Changes Over the Past 35 to 40 Years Cigarette Smoking In 1985, about 30% of U.S. adults smoked cigarettes. By 2018, that rate had been slashed to just 14%. Those who smoke are not only prone to health issues such as COPD and certain cancers. An article published by McGill University titled "We Used to Look Older" reported that grayish skin with premature wrinkling was due to decreased blood flow and impaired collagen caused by smoking.
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July 2025: Healthy Body

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By Jill Valentino
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Healthy Body Living With Invisible Illness July 2025 By Jill Valentino Back in 1991, at age 13, I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's Disease is just one of many chronic conditions known as "invisible illnesses” (or “invisible disabilities.”) What is Invisible Illness?
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MONEY: November '24 - Saving For Retirement

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By Jill Valentino
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Your Money & Business Start Planning for Retirement Sooner Rather than Later November 2024 Photo Credit: Tumisu (Pixabay) By Jill Valentino Ten years ago, my mother retired as the number one salesperson of a local Ford dealership. Seventeen years earlier, she had begun her career in her mid-40s after staying home with my brother and me throughout our formative years. Several years into her career, she and my father ended up divorcing.
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