Emily Roark
Emily is a wife and stay-at-home mama of two elementary schoolers and a preschooler. When she's not filling milk cups, helping with homework or sweeping crumbs off of the floor, Emily works from home as an editor and is also a contributor at The Mom Hour. When she can find alone time, she enjoys working out, baking and writing.
Dear Husband, I Miss You
Dear Husband,
I miss you.
You come home from work and the kids run to you. “Daddy, daddy” they yell and screech and jump into...
I Miss Nap Time
When I became a mom, no one told me about the transition to no nap time. All of the books I read told me...
I Thought I’d Be Ready for Another Baby
At this moment in time, my kids are 3 1/2 and 20 months old. I haven't had to buy formula in over eight months,...
Finding “Me Time” in the Midst of Motherhood
It's hard for me to remember what I did with my free time before having kids. I was probably cleaning my house more often....
I Thrived Without YouTube (and I Think My Kids Will Too)
I sat in the Great Clips chair with a cape loosely covering my sweatshirt, my 16-month-old son on my lap, screaming. He wanted nothing...
How I Ended My Obsession with Exercise
Somewhere between the end of high school and beginning of college, I became obsessed with exercise. I'm not sure if I was fully aware...
Instagram Does Not Make Me a Better Parent
First things first. I like Instagram. It keeps me connected to out-of-state relatives and friends, provides me with a digital photo album of my...
It’s Not About Me Anymore
When I became a mom, I was unaware of how much my life was about to change. I can still remember asking my doctor,...