Tanya
Tanya has been happily married for over 20 years her college sweetheart. Originally from Cincinnati, she has called the Indianapolis area home since 2004. Tanya has six children (some biological, some through guardianship) ranging from middle school through college graduate. While her degree is in Psychology, she has combined that with her love of theater to direct shows for adolescents, primarily working with children who have learning differences.
Rehearsals and Clubs and Sports – Oh My! {When Busyness Backfires}
My family is a bit different from most because I have six children. One of my children has headed off to college now, so I no longer have to keep track of his comings...
Navigating the Rough Waters of Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has declared the week of Oct. 4 – 10 to be Metal Health Awareness Week. In the United States, we have an abundance of individuals who suffer from...
My Love / Hate Relationship with Fundraisers
This time of year is difficult for me. It’s the time when I spend weeks on end begging, cajoling, and bribing my friends and family. It’s the beginning of fundraising time. In our home, fundraising takes...
It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times {The Back...
I am no longer the mother of young children – my “babies” are in fifth grade, I have a middle schooler, two high schoolers and one in college. Needless to say, when August rolls...
Across the Boards Date Night Idea
It’s Friday Night. You have a sitter all lined up but you just can’t decide where to go for date night. “Dinner and a movie” gets pretty routine. Your favorite sports team isn’t in...
When the Snuggle Era Ends
I often look at the parents of babies and toddlers when I am out and about with a mix of envy and relief. I fondly remember cradling my precious little ones and watching them...
Some “Mom” Things I’ve Learned the Hard Way
Just the other day, while I was perusing social media, a friend who is becoming a new mom in the next few weeks asked for advice on items to take to the hospital that...
The Monster Called Childhood Depression
will come straight out and say that I battle depression. I have battled depression on and off most of my life. In sixth grade I had a horrible school environment and I didn’t know...