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.
Six Tips for Taking the Most Epic Power Nap Ever
I don't know about you guys, but weekends packed with trips, birthday celebrations, play dates, and loads of summer fun have got me dragging a bit. I've really been needing a few short naps a...
The Scariest 10 Seconds of My Life
It all happened in a matter of 10 seconds. Like so many unforgettable moments, it was over before I could even process what had just happened, but the experience left me forever changed.
It was...
Confronting My Entitled Inner Snob: How to Avoid “Lifestyle Creep”
I just returned from a glorious three days in Naples, Fla., with a few of my best girlfriends from college. We make a point to get away for a few days once a year...
Dear New Parents: Sometimes, It Gets Harder. (The Craziness of Parenting a Toddler.)
My daughter, Lyra, was an "easy" newborn. We got the hang of breastfeeding within a couple weeks; she gained weight well; and she started sleeping for six hour stretches by the time she was...
The Bad Day Blues: 10 Questions to Ask Before Giving Up
Parenting: It's not for the faint of heart. There are moments of pure joy, yes; and there are moments when you feel you cannot possibly endure another minute of this torture. And then you...
The Truth About My “Perfect” Marriage
My husband and I met in college and have been together for almost 12 years. We started dating in 2004 as irresponsible and immature college students, and in the last 12 years, we've somehow...
10 Pretty Crazy Things This Mom Did Today
How did moms survive without the power of the Internet? Without the ability to peer into other moms' lives and feel just a little less terrible about themselves? With no simple ways to connect with...
Taking the “Ick” Out of Cloth Diapering with Sunflower Diaper Service
Before I even got pregnant, I knew I wanted to give cloth diapering a try. Not only is it economical and an environmentally-friendly choice, cloth diapers are adorable! My husband was game, and we...
5 Five-Minute Beauty Tips for Moms
I have a deep love for beauty products. While I'm not what I'd call a "girly girl," in that I will go almost anywhere in yoga pants and almost never wear high heels, I've...
Confronting My Mom Shame
My best friend, Carrie, gave me a call on my way home from work. "I read your latest post on Indy Moms Blog," she said.
"Yeah?"
She was referring to my post on why I am...
I am not the primary parent. And that’s okay.
My husband recently took our nine-month-old daughter along on some errands. They picked up dog food, went to the grocery store, and stopped by a bakery. At each location, he received praise and amazement that...
Stop Policing Women’s Bodies: An Open Letter to the CDC
To the powers-that-be at the Centers for Disease Control,
I am sure you had good intentions when you issued a new recommendation that women of childbearing age should completely avoid alcohol unless they are on...
My Phrase for 2016: “Make It Count”
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." —Annie Dillard
The baby had gone down with relative ease; I'd just finished an episode of the deliciously entertaining first season of...
Why Music is Essential to Your Child’s Learning and Development (About PROJECT Trio)
(Disclosure: Indianapolis Moms Blog received product or payment in exchange for this review; however, all opinions shared are those of the contributor who wrote them.)
At first, my husband and I felt a little silly...