How do you balance being an attorney and your role as a mother?
Brittney: Balancing is not easy, as being an attorney and motherhood are time-consuming. My village is what makes it all possible. My husband goes the extra mile when I need to stay late or have meetings. Our families eagerly step in to ensure support. I am intentional with quality over quantity.
You are a member of several organizations. How has participating in these organizations helped your journey through motherhood?
Brittney: I have built relationships with like-minded mothers. We can share ideas and learn from each other’s experiences. They have helped me instill the importance of community service to my children.
You were also in organizations as a child. How did it benefit you as a young person?
Brittney: My favorite is making lifelong friendships. Through the organizations, I learned leadership skills, being comfortable with public speaking, and a love for the arts. While cultivating children and their interests, finding the ideal organization is impactful.
What inspired you to become a praise dance teacher?
Brittney: I have always loved working with youth, and my faith has always been important. I participated in praise dance as a child. I started teaching because there was a need for a teacher for the younger girls at the church, including my children. I love teaching praise dance because I teach the girls about God and His love for them. I hope that I am instilling things into them that they can take forever in their lives.
How did you encourage your children to embrace gymnastics and dance?
Brittney: They were always flipping all over the house, so we decided they needed to learn proper techniques since they were interested. The biggest thing that has helped is that we teach them to keep going even when it’s hard and that it is perfectly okay to try again. We encourage them to notice when their hard work has paid off.
What is your biggest fear as a mother?
Brittney: My biggest fears as a mother are not making the right decisions regarding my children and keeping them safe. There are a lot of opinions out there about how you should raise children. I try hard not to fear and put my trust in God that things will work out.
How did working with youth through the criminal system impact your life as a mother?
Brittney: Working in juvenile justice taught me to be present for my children. I realized some children don’t have someone to believe in them, so they listened to the negative influences.
How do you handle difficult parenting situations?
Brittney: Honestly, I pray and discuss things with my husband. When we don’t know the answers, we seek counsel from our parents. We trust them to provide sound advice through wisdom, love, and support. When you have a support system behind you, it’s easier to navigate the challenges of parenthood proactively and effectively. We are thankful for our parents.
What have you learned about yourself through motherhood?
Brittney: I am learning to give myself grace and patience. I am a work in progress. I know that with each stage of my childrens’ lives, I will grow and change in motherhood. That’s the beauty of being a mother. I’m continuing to learn and grow with them.
Rapid Fire Questions:
- Favorite thing to do indoors? Arts and crafts.
- Most unexpected compliment you ever received?
- Someone saying I have patience.
- Favorite holiday? My birthday!
- Day on the beach or hike in the mountains? A day on the beach.
- What scent makes you feel nostalgic? Bath and Body Works.
- It makes me think about high school.
Brittney Jones is a staff attorney with the City of Montgomery. She has been married to Justin Jones for ten years and they have three girls: Catherine (7), Eleanor (5), and Sophia (3).
