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.
The Building Blocks of An Incredible Weekend
As two parents working traditional 9-5 schedules, weekends are EVERYTHING for my husband and me. It's our time to be together as a family,...
The Absolute Hardest Part of Adulting
I recently posted a thought to Facebook:
This sentiment seemed to strike a chord; responses of solidarity began streaming in immediately from both mothers and...
Emails to My Daughter: A Writer’s Take on the Baby Book
My two-year-old daughter had a Gmail account before she had even been assigned a Social Security number. A few months after she was born,...
Getting the Eyelashes of My Dreams with Lashes By Matick
Have you ever felt the sensation of your eyelashes fluttering in the wind--like, they are so insanely long and movie-star-luxurious level that you can...
What I Learned Traveling Internationally With a Toddler
Think traveling to Europe with a toddler is out of the question? It doesn't have to be.
In December, my husband and I packed up...
Confessions of a Recovering Target Addict
When I told my husband I was giving up Target for the month of January, I don't think he believed me. I'm not sure...
27 Things You Don’t Have to Do
We moms are all about the to-do list. Homework, birthday presents, laundry, dishes, shopping, parties to plan, doctors to call, activities to do. I...
My Word for 2017: “Boundaries.”
I'm a big fan of happiness and habits guru Gretchen Rubin. (If you're into podcasts, be sure to check out Happier with Gretchen Rubin.)...
Dear Summer: I took you for granted, and I’m sorry.
Fall has always been my favorite season: The crisp air, glorious sunshine, clear sky, crunchy leaves, pumpkin beer...I could go on and on. Even...
How to Practice Radical Self-Care
Not gonna lie--the past week has left me reeling. Talks with close friends, long walks in the autumn sunshine, strong coffee, and a few...
Raising a Girl in a Beauty-Obsessed World
These days, my Facebook news feed has a lot to say about how women should look:
"This new amazing workout program will have you looking...
From the Outside Looking In
“It looks just like a museum!” I exclaimed to Jeff, his face shining back at me with the same expression of amused delight. Every...
You don’t have to enjoy every moment—just the RIGHT ones.
I often describe parenting a spirited toddler as "eighty percent stress and twenty percent more joy, love, and happiness than I ever thought possible."...
Why You Should Schedule a Quarterly Parents Day of Fun
Have you ever vacationed with a small child? If yes, then you probably already know that the word "vacation" should never be used to describe...