Every summer, parents start hearing the same warning. "Don't let your child experience the summer slide." The phrase refers to the academic regression that...
Looking for things to do in Boone County? You may already be familiar with bigger events like Brick Street Market or Mischief on Meridian,...
The back-to-school season brings excitement, fresh starts—and for many families, a long to-do list. Between scheduling physicals and immunizations, purchasing school supplies, packing healthy...
When I think of summertime, I think of berry picking, splash pads and pool time, and the constant laundering of beach towels. I also...
We have entered our expensive era at Beaven home. Everything is much more expensive, and so are their wants and needs. This is to...
Whether the trip is long or short, traveling with kids is exhausting. There is a reason people say there is a difference between a...
The comparison-fatigue-death trap of social media can be a serious bummer. Clearly, everyone is having the perfect summer. Their children are smiling through beach...
This summer I plan to indulge my toddler’s growing interest in all things art by creating many different projects together so that we can...
It’s officially summer vacation. School is out — and my messy house is quiet and empty.
My “normal” summer would consist of a bucket...
My husband and I hoped and prayed for this pregnancy for years. I went through surgery for endometriosis, a miscarriage, and three years of...
For the last month or so, I have felt “off.” It hasn’t been because of anything specific being wrong or any one thing that...
Dear Moms,
Let me lead with this line: Your child is more than her IEP.
I assure you of this.
She is unique, creative in her own...
It's almost July – have you scheduled a date with your significant other yet this year? One of my favorite things to do with...
Summer is flying by! We haven't had to deal with homework – YAY! It also means hours of time with your beloved kiddos. If...


















