Emily LeFors
This Is Us Will Stay with Us
Writer’s Note: There are TONS of spoilers from multiple seasons in this post.
Jack and Rebecca.
Kate, Kevin, and Randall.
The Big Three.
This Is...
It’s Time to Include More Males in the Online Parenting Conversation
Think about parenting experts you follow on social media. Is it “Big Little Feelings”? Or “Simply on Purpose”? Do you rely on “Scary Mommy”...
Toddler Hair Care Can Be Hard
We called it a “rat’s nest.” Despite our best efforts, somehow, it snuck up on us again. It looked like something you would pull...
Ladies, Let’s Stop Comparing Our Hards
Last month I was on a group text with five of my friends. We were trying to nail down a date for dinner. One...
You (Yes, YOU) Need a Will
Real talk: You need a will. I recognize that no one likes talking about death and that raising children is already expensive, but that...
Remembering a Sweet Gesture
A heather light gray sweatshirt sits folded in my dresser drawer. It hasn’t been worn for months. The tag is no longer attached, and...
Why Wait? An Alternative to Premarital Counseling
Congratulations! You’re engaged. You’re sporting a shiny new ring and texting your friends and family like crazy with your news. You quickly post to...
This School Year Was Tough On Everyone
No more pencils/ No more books/ No more teacher's dirty looks/ Out for summer/ Out till fall/ We might not come/ Back at all.
This...
My Brother’s Mount Everest: The Hardest Climb of His Life
“If opening your eyes, or getting out of bed, or holding a spoon, or combing your hair is the daunting Mount Everest you climb...
I Miss My Girlfriends
My husband is amazing. He does most of the cooking and grocery shopping for our household, cleans up the house most evenings after we’re...
The Magical Midwest
Majestic mountains ensconced in a veil of clouds. Sparkling water on sandy beaches. Tranquil lakes with wildlife surrounding their shores. When I think of...
How Sharing a Bathroom Brought My Family Closer
According to The United States Census Bureau, almost 33% of homes that were built in 2019 were built with three or more bathrooms. My...
Warning: Love Is Not (Always) Instant
Warning: When you have a baby, you are expected to be instantly thrilled, overjoyed, and/or . In the early weeks after my daughter was...