Emily Hatesohl is a wife, boy mom, freelance writer/editor, coffee drinker, daily walk-taker, Nebraska native, and avid board game player. She has a bachelor’s in English from Concordia University, Nebraska, and a master’s from the University of Missouri—St. Louis. Emily worked as a copy editor at Concordia Publishing House and continues to do freelance work when she can. She and her husband, Tom, are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina, Kansas, where they are constantly chasing their three energetic young sons.
Emily Hatesohl
November 10, 2025
Ahh, Christmastime as a parent. Christmas is a busy time of year for anyone, but as someone with young children, there’s an added pressure in the air. There are all the things to remember—buying gifts for your children’s teachers, bringing cookies after the Christmas concert, and perfectly coordinating schedules so you can attend as many Christmas parties and family gatherings as possible.