“Mrs. Demmings! Mrs. Demmings! I saw you walking to work today.” I nodded in agreement, knowing full well only he saw me walking from...
I came across a video the other day of a toddler eating breakfast, examining his food, and sitting calmly in his highchair. Suddenly, his...
Earlier this week, my first-grader came home from school, recounting the reminders he'd received that day about the importance of washing his hands and...
A frequent conversation I've had in the past year always surprises me. "How many kids do you have?" "I have two boys." "Oh, you...
If you have any social media account (hello, Instagram, TikTok, or even the OG, Facebook), you’ve probably wondered if you’ve spent too much time...
What is it
I have been making a vision board at the start of each year for the last 20+ years. Long before Oprah told...
February is American Heart Month and mamas, we are looking at you! Did you know heart disease claims the lives of women more than...
So if you’re anything like me, I NEED a killer playlist when I workout (especially when running because it’s not my favorite). I NEED music...
Birthdays, holidays, milestones in achievement, all celebrations we inherently participate in for ourselves and others. What if we - and by we, I mean...
I absolutely love the onset of fall, and even as winter rolls in, I can appreciate the fun of snow and the joy around...
As a pediatrician, I have worked with many families dealing with Sensory Processing Disorder. Kelly Jones, another Indianapolis Moms writer, explains this disorder as “basically...
My dog died.
Patches was 15. She gave me joy. She was sweet. She fit our family perfectly. She needed us. I needed her. And...
The Merriam-Webster definition of rest is "to cease from action or motion; refrain from labor or exertion." As a wife, mom, and full-time employee,...
Going gray is what many women try to avoid, but this month, I need you to incorporate a little more of this neutral into...

























