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Life with toddlers and preschoolers usually means you are never alone.  They can be quietly playing in their room and you go into SWAT team mode to try and sneak off to use the bathroom or take an entire...
I am packing my 9 year old’s suitcase for his 1st ever sleep away camp. I’m super excited for him to leap into this new experience and I know he’s going to have a great time, but I’m having...
    People often ask what it is like to have an open adoption with my son’s birth parents. There are often questions of whether I have hesitation, concerns, or jealousy when we have visits with his birth family. I actually...
Have you ever used the “R Word?” I sure hope not. It’s disrespectful. It’s offensive. It’s derogatory. (And it honestly doesn’t say much about you if this is part of your vocabulary). Why do I feel so strongly about...
I’ve always loved breastfeeding photos. The ones I’ve seen shared are absolutely beautiful. From selfies to professionally shot photographs, there’s just something magical about them. Here is my last breastfeeding photo. I took it during my son’s last nursing session,...
Epilepsy: Three toddlers and one mom’s perspective There are awful moments in everyone’s life that just stick with you. Moments that when thought about can be replayed in the mind just like watching your favorite emotional Netflix movie. It can...
Sushi. Wine. Kitty Litter. Lunch meat. Runny eggs. Rare steak. Know this list? If you’ve been pregnant, you probably do. It’s just a few of the things pregnant women are advised against. While I’m not suggesting you ignore your...
When I was pregnant with my son, I had every intention of buying a stroller. We were lucky enough to have a friend give us a stroller that worked with our infant seat, so that bought us some time...
As the holiday season approaches and my child has moments of disrespect, I think to myself, “I should teach my daughter respect by teaching her volunteerism.” My daughter does not get everything she wants, nor does she get something...

The Poop Phase

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  I have learned a lot since becoming a mother, and I continue to learn new things daily. This is a job that will never quit teaching you. I have learned that my two children are completely different in everything...
My son had barely taken his first breath before it started… ”Don’t you just LOVE newborns?” “The newborn phase is the *best*!” While I’ve loved my son in an amount that can only be quantified as “infinite” since before he was born,...
"Strong-willed children become adults who will change the world as long we can hang on for the ride and resist the temptation to "tame" the spirit out of them. -Unknown The moment I learned that my second child was a...
I'm pretty sure this is the year...the year my daughter will look me in the eye and ask, "Is Santa real?" I managed to narrowly avoid the topic last holiday season, but making it through this December would be a...
It's never too early to start thinking about a savings account for the family. But more importantly, how can we get our children involved with the process? We asked Dee Herring, Manager of the Carmel Drive Branch of Everwise...

In + Around Indy

See Circle City: 11 Kid Friendly Breweries Around Indianapolis

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Is there anything better than sitting outside with your favorite beverage? For me, not much! I’m a big craft beer fan. And as soon...