To My Middle Child

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Don't worry, I see you there. Craning your neck to see what your big brother is doing, while I kick my swollen feet onto the...

The Waiting Game of Pregnancy

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Being pregnant is all about the wait and the anticipation for what is to come. Here I am, pregnant with our third and final...
This is the first in a series "Indy Mom Strong", profiling mothers who have overcome obstacles and struggles in the midst of motherhood. Share your...
Many moms these days are turning to babywearing these days, and why not? Not only are the benefits for baby numerous, it helps mom...
I'll admit it: Before having my daughter this spring, I sporadically fantasized about staying home. During a stressful work week, I'd imagine an idealistic...
  The National Alliance on Mental Illness has declared the week of Oct. 4 – 10 to be Metal Health Awareness Week. In the United...
I never realized how much time I actually had pre-children until after they were here. The idea that I ever used the phrase “I...
Like many women, my second pregnancy has been vastly different from my first. Yes there are more aches and pains, yes, my belly got...

Happy First Birthday, Baby.

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My sweetest, As I lay here snuggling blankets that smell like you, clinging to the idea that you'll only be a baby a few weeks...
Motherhood used to involve currently-ludicrous concepts like letting your children play outside unsupervised or walk to school alone. This gave mom and kids a...
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...
  Recently, a Kentucky teen was sent home for school for a dress code violation. The offense? Her collarbone was showing. Just yesterday, I came...
Ah, motherhood. It's an immensely joyful, heart-warming experience that we mamas wouldn't trade for anything in the world. But it can also sometimes be unimaginably crazymaking, turning...
It's Saturday night at 9pm, which means my husband and I can finally turn the TV to something other than Daniel Tiger or Frozen. I'm...

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Indianapolis Moms Guide to August Family Events

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Back to school and back to reality in the month of August. But just because we are back to our regular school schedule this...