I was a middle school teacher for over a decade before becoming a stay-at-home mom. As a teacher, you attend professional development–to stay up...
"Tell me a story, mama."
This is the phrase often uttered by my three-year-old in the moments before nap time. I used to dread it....
March 2nd is Read Across America Day and officially kicks off National Reading Month! Read Across America originated in 1997 and coincides with Dr....
I’m not really sure how I ended up here or why I thought it was a good idea to space my children four years...
The single best advice I can give other parents is this: don't forget to study your child. I spend a lot of time giving parents...
As I am reflecting on this first year of life with my twins, it is easy to immediately think of the obvious hard aspects....
Is there anything quite as good for your self-esteem as being at the top of a toddler’s list?
They’re tiny but their opinion is mighty;...
Little Blake squeals in delight as he jumps and wiggles on his bed. He's sorting balloons leftover from his second birthday by color. Blue,...
My 12-year-old son is a serious video gamer. He’s been playing seriously for a couple of years now and with predators and hacking being...
As a wife and mother of two toddlers, I have really grown to appreciate my best friends. They have been my best friends since...
As parents and caregivers keeping our children safe and healthy is one of our highest priorities. We would never want to do anything to...
In an age of limited screen time, I'll be the first to admit that my family and I love watching TV. My kids don't...
Our 12-year-old pet dog Eddie was having more and more accidents by the week. And I’ll be honest, I was not happy to be...
After a year of anticipation, the time has finally come, and I am 40. I do not take this lightly and honestly, it is...
In + Around Indy
Twelve Best Places to Find Fall Colors Around Indianapolis
Folks from out of state might be surprised to see how beautiful Indiana is during the fall season. What seems like normal foliage during...
