If my twenty-month-old were my life coach, her motto would be simple: Say “No” There are lots of ways of repeating this mantra, according to...
Over 300,000 children have arthritis. Over 50 million adults do as well. It is the #1 cause of disability in the United States. What causes...
When I was a little girl, we had a painting in the entryway. Every day I came home from school, put my backpack on...

Dear Cancer

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Dear Cancer, Are you sitting down? Be kind, watch your tone, and listen, that's what my mama taught me. I'll do my best, yet no promises....
October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month. For our family, it is a time to shine a light on what it means to have a...
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The M Word

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“It happens to about 1 in every 5 pregnancies, so if you know anyone with 2, 3, or 4 kids, chances are they’ve experienced...
I was going to be the next Whitney Houston. That’s what I thought when I started vocal lessons at Butler when I was fifteen....
With September being NICU Awareness month, I wanted to share my story as a means to offer hope to many families who encounter similar situations....
I am going to warn you now that this is not a “feel-good”, happy Mom post. This is about a very difficult side of...

The Quiet Sunday

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It's Sunday, late afternoon. I'm sitting in my favorite spot on the couch, reading a book and sipping tea. The laundry is folded and...
  Anyone who gets ear infections or has children who get ear infections know how brutal they can be.   We’ve been seeing our pediatrician pretty regularly...
My husband and I love being outdoors. This made it an easy decision to do everything in our power to get our kids to...
  I don't know about you but even though February is the shortest month of the year, it always feels like the LONGEST! So let's...
  Winter in the midwest is brutal - I mean, we do live in Indiana! With the impending extreme cold weather we are expecting, now...

In + Around Indy

8 Places to See Holiday Lights in Indianapolis for Free

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Picture this: You and your family are hanging out at home. It's cold outside, the kids are restless. You want to get out of...