FASD or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is a direct result of alcohol exposure to a developing fetus while in utero. These disorders are the most common form of developmental disability and birth defects in the Western world.
The month of...
Please note this blog contains resources and the topic of domestic abuse. If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
As someone who grew up with domestic abuse, I regularly...
I love to save money. One of the best ways I've been able to do that is through my tried and true homemade cleaning recipes for the bathroom and kitchen. They're safe for babies; no gloves are needed; and...
The stick turning pink or in my case, the phone call from the nurse telling me I was pregnant after 2 long years of trying, was one of the happiest moments of my life. After numerous amounts of fertility...
Recently I read a study that only 8% of people actually keep their New Year's resolutions. And take one guess what the number one resolution is - getting healthy. But just because it's March doesn't mean it's too late...
Mamas, I am drained. Can you relate? Our world is in a place that is beyond comprehension. It frightens me. What will life be like for my children? My mind starts spinning. Finding myself caught in the mix of...
My son recently had his tonsils and adenoids removed, and for us, it’s been nothing but positives. And while a tonsillectomy is common and routine, I wish I understood more of the signs that removing his tonsils would benefit...
No one wants to get a call from their doctor at 7:00 am saying, “Hi Cassie, do you have a minute to talk?” For me, that call came when my doctor wanted to discuss my lab results indicating I...
I'm 6 weeks postpartum, have 3 under 3, and chasing and carrying all these little micro versions of my husband and I is EXHAUSTING. In addition to wanting to shed some pounds, I also want to build some strength...
Recently, a Kentucky teen was sent home for school for a dress code violation. The offense? Her collarbone was showing. Just yesterday, I came across another article about a principal in England sending girls home for wearing pants that...
You're chugging along, through your family's weekly hustle and bustle. Bus stops, work meetings, pickup lines, soccer games, homework... life is crazy. Mid-commute from dinner to dance practice, it happens. The sneeze from the back of the car followed...
I am no doctor.
But I am a mama and I have experienced childhood surgery first hand. I can't tell you how to parent, and I won't give you medical advice, but I will tell you what I would have...
This month is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. This annual event teaches people about epilepsy’s causes and symptoms. I, for one, had no idea that one in 26 people would be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point during their lifetime. What’s...
With winter upon us, the holidays behind us, and that long stretch of cold before Spring arrives, we may find we have more time for some cozy moments at home. That “New Year, New You” catchphrase does not only...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: Indianapolis Farmers’ Market Roundup
Spring has sprung! We can all finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, including visiting an Indianapolis farmers’...
