Lauren Palmer
Lauren Palmer is an Indianapolis-based writer. She lives in Broad Ripple with her husband, Jeff, and daughters Lyra and Fiona. In addition to contributing to Indianapolis Moms, Lauren is a member of the Indianapolis chapter of Women Writing for a Change, a national organization aimed at nourishing and celebrating female voices. Vulnerability is Lauren's superpower, and she aims to write about the often unseen experiences of being a woman and mother.
“No Bones Days” and the Normalization of Self-Compassion
Even if you're not on TikTok, you've likely heard about Noodle, the 13-year-old pug who has rocketed to stardom with his daily Bones/No Bones...
We Are Going Back to “Normal” but Will I Ever Love Motherhood Again?
In 2020, the bottom fell out of motherhood for me.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way, but that didn't make it any...
When Your Kid is the Daycare Biter
Maybe she's picking up on the stress of the pandemic. Maybe it's because she's a second-born, with a domineering big sister forcing her to...
Using Empathy to Overcome Political Divides, and Why We Can’t Just Shut Down
Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, I think we can all agree that the cultural climate around politics has become absolutely...
A Love Letter to Falling Asleep on the Couch
Dearest Couch,
As the clock strikes 9:53, you begin your sultry seduction. I gaze longingly in your direction, eyeing the sumptuous heft of your fluffy...
Motherhood is…
Being a mom is a mind-blowing experience. It’s the most complex, overwhelming, heart-bursting and heart-wrenching thing that has ever happened to me, and I...
What “Severe Baby Blues” Actually Felt Like for Me
Here is my truth: The first two weeks of my second daughter's life were some of the darkest and scariest days I've ever experienced....
My Kid Refuses to Potty at School
My family is currently weathering a season of big change. This winter will bring a new baby brother or sister for our 3.5-year-old daughter,...
Encountering a Differently-Abled Child: How I Wish I’d Handled It
It was one of the warmest days we’d had during the cold and dreary Indianapolis spring, and I took my three-year-old daughter, Lyra, up...
IMB Bloom 2018: A Celebration of All Mothers
On Sunday, April 29, Indianapolis Moms Blog was thrilled to host our second annual Bloom event! Bloom celebrates the shared experience of motherhood and...
I had a miscarriage last week.
"I had a miscarriage last week." That's a sentence you don't often hear spoken aloud. It's not offered up around the water cooler or...
Creative Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Who doesn't love a date night? While it's certainly fun to get some time away from the grind of everyday life with kiddos, I...
Inside the New Sports Legends Experience at The Children’s Museum!
Raise your hand if you LOVE The Children's Museum. If you've ever been to a children's museum in another city, chances are it has...
The Hell that is a Chronically Constipated Child
If you have never struggled with a child who refuses to willingly poop, be grateful. Be SO grateful. And if you HAVE struggled with...