What to Expect

Emily Jaeger

About Emily Jaeger

Emily Jaeger is a North Carolina-based writer and the mom of one precocious toddler. In her free time, Jaeger enjoys gardening, kayaking and spending time with her family.

Experience

In addition to her work for What to Expect, Jaeger has held multiple freelance positions. Her parenting articles and essays have recently appeared in Parents, Gay Parent Magazine, Insider, Motherfigure and Kveller, among others.

Education

Jaeger holds a B.A. from Brandeis University and an M.F.A from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Awards and Notable Accreditation

Jaeger is a recipient of the Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing at Colgate University (2017–2018).

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Articles by Emily Jaeger

Infant and Child CPR

Ready for Some Bling?

The First Haircut

How to Stop Hair Twirling

Dealing With Bossiness

How to Stop Thumb Sucking

Strong-Willed Toddler

Second-Parent Adoption

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