Mental Health & Parenting Writer
I don’t like you finger bones. Will you wear gloves, please?
Actual words my kid said to me last night. Thanks for being polite? Kinda? Kids are weird and creepy sometimes. And hilarious a lot of the time. The sad part for me is that he’s obsessed with skeletons right now, so it’s pretty specifically a critique of my bones. Big confidence boost right there. Anyway, happy Halloween. I think your bones are great.
Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer specializing in mental health and parenting. She has written for popular digital publications, including Everyday Health, Health, The New York Times, Parents, Romper, Verywell Mind, WIRED, and more. Emily is a professional member of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW), the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), and the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ). Previously, Emily researched PTSD for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master's in psychology. You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com. View more posts