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Jennifer
Haubrich

Finding the funny in the middle of all of this

Humor and parenting writer, sometimes at the same time. Served humble pie daily by teenagers.

Jennifer Haubrich writes sharp observational comedy and satire about the middle of life, the part nobody warned you about. Her work has appeared in Frazzled, Slackjaw, The Belladonna, and Jane Austen's Wastebasket, among other sites. Her Substack is called Humor in the Middle. She is currently writing a humor book about parenting for parents of teenage girls.

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The 5 Stages of Trying to Watch a Movie as a Family

It’s a lot like grief, but with popcorn

1.8K claps · 44 responses

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How Much You Should Be Paid For Listening to These Parents’ Comments

From $3.59 to $1M

1.5K claps · 22 responses

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How We Discovered the Secrets to a Conflict-Free Marriage!

It’s not about compromise, like at all

80 likes · 29 comments · 18 restacks

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An Urgent Message About Reducing Your Consumption Of Consumable Contentless Content
MediumApr 27, 2026

An Urgent Message About Reducing Your Consumption Of Consumable Contentless Content

FAQs When Your Teen Daughter Calls You “Cute”
MediumApr 24, 2026

FAQs When Your Teen Daughter Calls You “Cute”

Writing Tips Translated as Life Advice
SubstackApr 4, 2026

Writing Tips Translated as Life Advice

And, what the heck, an embarrassing, funny story too

News, a True Story, and a Few Questions
SubstackMar 21, 2026

News, a True Story, and a Few Questions

Plus a short humor piece inspired by red lights

Schedule for Julie’s Bachelorette Weekend at the Monastery!
SubstackMar 7, 2026

Schedule for Julie’s Bachelorette Weekend at the Monastery!

Trust us, this is what God wants.

Quiz: Is Your Heart Racing From That Coffee or the Non-Stop Breaking News?
SubstackFeb 21, 2026

Quiz: Is Your Heart Racing From That Coffee or the Non-Stop Breaking News?

It's time to find out.

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The 5 Stages of Trying to Watch a Movie as a Family

It's a lot like grief, but with popcorn

1.8K claps · 44 responses

Medium · Frazzled→

How Much You Should Be Paid For Listening to These Parents’ Comments

From $3.59 to $1M

1.5K claps · 22 responses

Medium · Frazzled→

What Not to Say at Your Next Parent-Teacher Conference

Advice for the borderline competent

839 claps · 11 responses

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Imagined Compliments From Drivers Stopped Next To Me At Red Lights

Those sunglasses are so cool; I barely noticed that you’re driving a minivan.

650 claps

Medium · Frazzled→

How I Imagine the 21st Century College Experience Was Invented

In a single conversation

636 claps

Medium · Frazzled→

A Hostage Negotiator Critiques What You Say to Your Child at Bedtime

You gotta remember, you’re the good cop

348 claps

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How We Discovered the Secrets to a Conflict-Free Marriage!

It’s not about compromise, like at all

80 likes · 29 comments · 18 restacks

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What to Do When You Discover You’re an Invisible Middle Aged Woman at a Bar

Hint: The world is now truly your oyster

71 likes · 34 comments

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EU Scientists Now Recommend Sarcasm as Legitimate Means for Americans to Stay Sane

This might be our only chance.

35 likes · 11 comments · 10 restacks

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Signs This Group Is Definitely Not A Cult

It’s not our fault that everyone’s family members and former friends are toxic.

32 likes · 26 comments

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College Dorm Essentials You Unwisely “Forgot,” You Cheap Idiot

How can you possibly expect them to succeed without these?

32 likes · 19 comments

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Quiz: Is Your Heart Racing From That Coffee or the Non-Stop Breaking News?

It’s time to find out.

26 likes · 10 comments

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Available for humor columns, personal essays, branded content, speaking, and custom comedy writing.

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