Jessica S. Cedar was born in Long Island, NY, and now resides in rural Pennsylvania with her wonderful husband, two quirky rescue dogs, and five attitude-filled chickens. With a B.S. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Reading, Jessica has dedicated her career to elementary education. Beyond the classroom, her greatest challenge has been balancing life as a wife and mother of three while navigating the complexities of the mental healthcare system.

Jessica S. Cedar is a mother and educator who wrote Cringeworthy Mama under a pen name to protect her family’s privacy. In her debut memoir, she offers stigma-free validation and support to families facing similar struggles with mental health.