Emily Y
Emily Y first became involved with Fort Worth Moms Blog when it began in the Spring of 2013 as a contributing writer. She became the managing editor in the Spring of 2014. Twelve months later, in 2015, she became the sole owner of the blog.
Emily became a mom in 2011 when she and husband welcomed home sweet Anna Zane, and then added Louisa to the family in November 2014. Since then, life is full and fun! In addition to wife and mom and business owner, Emily works on freelance projects as a writer/editor, wielding her red pen for grammatical justice everywhere. In 2014, she co-authored and released Legendary Locals of Fort Worth. She has also written a Bible study, Grace in the Empty Spaces. She also enjoys gardening, yard sales, and drinking caffeine during the wee one's nap time. Follow Another Youree Day where she documents the joys and jests of life as a working mama.
What Moms Think About the 2020-2021 School Year
My biggest dislike about the current situation is the sudden, massive increase in technology use. I think for the ages of my children, technology is not the best approach for learning. And, the lack of hands-on experiences are frustrating the kids. Basically, it’s okay for school maintenance, but would 100% not work for the long term.
Married to Medicine During a Pandemic
As his partner looking on, I've noticed more emotional and mental fatigue with, of course, the physical fatigue piling up. There's something impactful about double gloving and gowning up and double masks and PAPRs and face shields and treating patients with only support measures . . . day after day.
Here’s Why You Don’t Have to Be Enough for Your Kids
I don't know when or where the notion appeared in modern motherhood that mothers were to be the end all be all for our kids, but that notion is killing our moms' hearts and minds.
This Is Why We Talk About Fertility Issues
Fertility issues are very present and will continue to be -- but the issues are not without hope and, yes, even healing.
10 Ways Your Family Can Support Medical Professionals
Chat with the office manager or administration to create a wish list on Amazon for office supplies and food items for the office kitchen. Not only can you purchase an item or two from that list, but you can also share the link and spread the word.
Cheers to Award Shows and Tacos
It's that time of year for big shows -- whether in Hollywood or on the gridiron. This season also means big things for Fort Worth Moms Blog. It's our annual dinner and award show too!
Happy FOURTH Anniversary, Neighbor Groups :: {GIVEAWAY}
On this day four years ago, Fort Worth Moms launched some of the best little villages in Tarrant County! Fast forward to 2020 and these online Facebook groups aren't so little anymore. We now...