Emily Houston
I am a native Vermonter, and even though the winters nearly drive me away each year, the beautiful landscape, supportive family, and wonderful communities keep us here! I’m also very fortunate to have a job in Clinical Research that married my love of organization with my fascination for science. As much as I love my job, our family is by far the greatest joy in my life. My husband and I have three boys and we have lived in Milton for five years. I also love running, cooking, and being outside with the boys hiking or hitting the beach!
My Grateful Children Gave Me a Parenting Win Around the Holidays
I don't know about you, but the holidays were crazy at my house. There was a constant flow of family members in and out....
Mom Gets Anxious Too: The Importance of Facing Stress as a Family
My six year old gets anxious in numerous situations.
For instance, leading up to the first day of school, he was very vocal about...
Hunting for Tradition: When Should I Let my Boys into the Woods?
Each fall, as the air gets crisp and the days get short, I can sense a feeling of excitement radiating from my husband. While...
Adult Acne is Ruining My Self-Esteem
Many of us have little flaws on our face that we are self-conscious about. Growing up, acne was hardly ever a problem for me....
Internet Smiles Aren’t As Important as the Smiles We Give Our Children
The other day, I posted a photo of me and my kids with the biggest smiles on our faces.
It looks like we were...
The Bathroom Renovation that Tested my DIY Skills and my Marriage
Taking on a bathroom renovation is not for the faint of heart. My husband tried to warn me how much time and money it...
Terrible Twos (And I’m Talking about Two Bickering Kids)
We are going through a tough phase in our house at the moment- the terrible twos.
I'm not talking about the fact that our...
Tit for Tat – I Don’t Want my Kids Thinking Like That
Tit for tat is usually a term referring to exchanging blows in a fight.
While my boys are certainly becoming experts in that regard (giant...
To My Angry Little Person, Love, Your Mama
Dear Angry Little Person,
This evening was a doozy, my angry little person. You fought with your brother over the placement of game pieces in...
My Marathon Marriage: We Are in it for the Long Haul
I love running.
I may not be fast, but I enjoy running for long distances and pushing myself physically and especially mentally. As a mom,...
Trying to Be Productive with Young Kids and Constant Interruptions
Have you ever seen the show Cutthroat Kitchen? It's a cooking competition hosted by Alton Brown where the contestants sabotage one another by forcing...
DIY Salt Dough Ornaments: A Holiday Craft For All Ages
As the days get shorter, and there starts to be a nip in the air, my family turns to DIY crafts and baking to...
Working Moms- Cut Yourself Some Slack
For working moms, finding balance can be a challenge.
Most weeks, I feel like I'm operating at full capacity Monday through Friday. Beginning at...
I Grew Up Eating Free and Reduced Hot Lunch at School
As a mom, and as a child who grew up eating a reduced price hot lunch, I am so proud of the food subsidy...