I have a critical nature—both of myself and others. I hate it, but it's true. It's one of those things God may be working out in me over the course of a lifetime. I've done enough personal work and...
We cannot create observers by saying 'observe', but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses. ~ Maria Montessori
I stared to write a piece on Montessori...
I took a Literacy class in undergrad: teaching reading seems pretty straightforward, but there's an entire science and a host of theories all intertwined with how we learn language.
The course was super dry, and the professor was really strict....
It's hard to believe we're already talking about July 4th, but the date is fast approaching. How does your family plan to celebrate the occasion? You may opt for a backyard BBQ and DIY fireworks display. However, if you decide to go the...
There was a lot about my first pregnancy I wasn't ready for. I hated the new limitations on my body, and had a hard time adjusting: I was hungry, hot, swollen, and out-of-breath all the time. I worked full-time,...
Early in May, I wrote about surviving melanoma and how it affected me. Well, one way in which it changed me probably goes without saying – I am now ‘THAT WOMAN’ with sunscreen always in her purse. ‘THAT MOM’...
Motherhood is a calling
We mamas are fierce protectors of our little ones, and many of us are also protective of the right to be called “Mommy.” But I've seen so much controversy over Caitlyn Jenner in the past couple...
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 how to deal with what...
In recent years, I've often heard young couples who live in the Broad Ripple area make a similar statement: "We absolutely love living here, but once we have kids, we're moving to Fishers/Carmel/Noblesville/Avon/Greenwood."
I can certainly understand how Broad Ripple...
My husband and I both work outside of the home, so admittedly, dinners at our house can be a little lazy. We leave the house at 7 a.m., and by the time we make it home at 6 p.m....
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." -- Mister Rogers
Ahhh, the toddler years. I always wonder what these old ladies mean when they give me the 'enjoy every single...
I've seen countless articles maligning parents' use of smartphones, blaming our beloved electronic rectangles for turning us into distracted, checked-out moms missing beautiful, priceless moments with our children. As the mother of a six-week-old, I'm here to declare it loud...
Gardening with your child is a wonderful way to teach them about responsibility and healthy food choices, while fostering an appreciation of their natural environment. It may also help them avoid allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. The National Wildlife...
In a cold room a frail girl sits alone, her small hands resting on a frigid tabletop, her legs are shaking and her mind is racing. She isn't sure why she's here and the recording device seems to be...
In + Around Indy
Making Friends in Indianapolis: A Guide to the Growing Friendship Scene
Making friends is hard, especially for us moms. Fortunately, the internet has come through to help us make new friends!
Many different groups designed to...
