Emily Roark
Emily is a stay-at-home/work-from-home mom living in the suburbs of Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband and three young kids. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and over 10 years of writing and editing experience. Emily has been a part of the City Mom Collective community for three years and currently writes for Indianapolis Moms. When she’s not filling milk cups or sweeping up Cheerios off of the floor, she enjoys working out, baking and binge watching her favorite TV shows.
5 Creative Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, it seems like people fall into one of two camps: you make big resolutions, or you don't make any at all. When I was in my 20s,...
Make Sure You Love Your Pediatrician
"I'm not sure. It's hard to tell when one virus ended and the other began."
I'm sitting on the familiar cushy bench in the corner of the yellow, frog-themed room at the pediatrician's office. The...
What I Really Want for Mother’s Day
I don't know about you, but the last three years of motherhood have flown by for me. Between having no real sense of time in the pandemic, reentering the world as we now know...
4 April Fools’ Prank Ideas for the Family
It's that time of year. The flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and just around the corner someone is yelling, "April Fools!" I'll admit, April Fools' Day is not my favorite holiday....
5 Outdoor Spring Activities for Toddlers to Tweens
Spring is in the air. The birds are chirping, spring break is on the horizon, and it is still light outside when my daughter and I walk outside after evening dance class. As a...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that women carry a heavy load -- sometimes physically, often mentally. We work; we take care of the kids; we are the keeper of...
Collectively Curated: How To Celebrate Kwanzaa with Your Family
Kwanzaa, created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, is a celebration of family, community and culture. It was established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots and heritage. The...
5 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Thanksgiving time is here, and we know how it goes. The turkey is roasting, the adults are mingling, and while the kids are waiting for their food, they might complain that they're bored. Pull...
Family Friendly 4th of July Activities
To help celebrate Independence Day we have rounded up fun and activities, crafts and food to enjoy with the whole family!
4th of July crafts to keep little ones busy
If you are looking for a...
National Safety Month: How to Keep Our Kids Safe All Year Long
When my oldest daughter was two, she wasn't walking up and down flights of stairs independently. Not because she couldn't, but because she didn't want to. It was then that I was told by...