Emily Jaeger Title: Writer, editor, and poet Education: UMass Boston Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Emily Jaeger is a first time Yaya, as dubbed by her precocious 9-month-old daughter. She received her MFA from UMASS Boston in 2017 and was a 2017-18 Olive B O'Connor Fellow at Colgate University. Her first collection, The Evolution of Parasites, was published by Sibling Rivalry Press in 2016. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.