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.
When PMS Kicks It Up a Notch
While 30 is a bit young for perimenopause, my hormones have definitely started changing. The severe cramps and inflamed acne were unwelcome enough, but what really got me was a sudden influx of health maladies that seemed completely arbitrary.
Questions to Ask on School Tours (Pre-K Edition)
As a pre-K teacher, I loved when parents had at least a couple of questions because it meant they were invested in finding the right fit for their students. So, if you're hitting the admission tours, I've compiled a list of some questions -- for the school, for the admissions director, and for the teacher -- to help you get started.
Colors Are for Everyone
Kids are born with imaginations that have no limits. They see all the colors in the world around them and use every single one to paint the pictures of their dreams. Until we teach them otherwise.
DIY Halloween :: Creating Unconventional Costumes at Home
Often what I dreamed up, there wasn’t an inexpensive option to buy. So I began to make what I wanted. After managing my first few unconventional costumes, I realized it was more about imagination than talent. So if you've ever wanted to branch out for Halloween costumes, but don't know where to start, I have a few tips for you!
A Fort Worth Fall, Y’all
My kids LOVE that we can swim through the entire month of September. Mind you, by the end of the month we will be in the situation where you need one outfit for the morning and a completely different one for the afternoon thanks to a 30-degree difference between highs and lows, but what mom doesn’t love to keep a closet in the back of her minivan anyway?
‘Twas the Night Before School Starts
'Twas the night before school starts and all through my home, nothing was quiet, not even my phone. The backpacks were packed and lined up by the door. New uniforms were strewn all over the floor.
Dos and Don’ts for Pre-K Parents
No matter what your situation is, formal preschool is most likely different from wherever your child has been spending his or her time in the past. And that's scary -- for you and your child. So here are a few dos and don'ts collected from veteran preschool teachers!