Emily H
Although born in Austin, Emily grew up on the Eastside of Fort Worth. After marrying her high school sweetheart, and following the military's whims for a few years, the lovebirds wound up back in the Fort, with their three children in tow. Currently, Emily shares her love of books and writing with both her children and her middle school students. On the weekends, you'll find her outside running local streets and trails, as well as being her kids' biggest fan at whatever sport may be in season.
Dear Kid, I Can’t Wait to Meet You
I know that lots of parents find themselves wanting time to stop, or at least slow down so that you can stay little forever. While I get where they’re coming from (and if you ever become a parent one day, you will, too), I have to say that I don’t share the sentiment.
Scared Sleepers :: Six Bedtime Tricks for Your Anxious Child
The tips and tricks we have used have allowed our kids to develop healthy sleep habits and also learn techniques that can help them manage stress and anxiety later in their life. More sleep and less stress is result everyone can agree on.
Growing Up in the Grocery Store
Every day I do my best to simultaneously help my kids grow up to be self-sufficient individuals, encourage them to enjoy their childhood, and to simply be in the moment of and spend quality time with them. Strange as it may seem, a necessary trip to the grocery store allows me to do all of those things at once, and that's significantly more than anything Amazon could deliver or Wal-Mart could bring to my car.
Thinking Outside the Box :: Fourth of July Cards
The weather is utterly predictable in June. It will be hot. It won't be unbearably so, but it will be hot. However, our summer clothes keep us pretty cool, and it makes it easier to take pictures in the evening or morning. I have no desire to look adorable in jeans, boots, and a sweater in December, only for it to be 80 degrees outside. Hard pass.
Supermom or Not, It Takes a Village
Some days, I totally nail it. I #supermom like it’s my business. Other days, I don’t even come close. But that’s okay, because when I can’t do it all -- or even half of it, to be honest -- I try to remind myself that I don’t have to. I am not alone. I do not have to do this alone. I have a village.
10 Less Celebrated but Important “Milestones”
As your kids get older, the years might be split up into sports seasons and school breaks. It's a constantly changing way to divide the seasons of your days, months, and years. In addition to the big ones we all wait for -- the first time they sleep through the night, say their first words, go to school, drive, etc. -- there is also a long list of moments that are lesser known, but no less important.
Mom, What’s for Dinner?
If you're in charge of the main event (cooking), then it's still a lot of work. In my family, that job is almost exclusively mine, and it's a lot to do: Feed a family of five with food of good nutritional value (and ideally taste), within time constraints, without going over budget, and without fail. My solution: Do it once a week and get it over with.