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Shopping with a toddler is no easy task. Especially not now while largely pregnant. But, I do it. And I do it probably way too often if you ask my husband. Our favorite shopping spot? TARGET. It's like a mini vacation....

Don't worry dear readers – the idiot I'm referring to in the title of this post is me. I have such a knack for getting lost that it's gained me quite the reputation. In fact, my husband's former coworkers...

We cannot create observers by saying 'observe', but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses. ~ Maria Montessori I stared to write a piece on Montessori...

I took a Literacy class in undergrad: teaching reading seems pretty straightforward, but there's an entire science and a host of theories all intertwined with how we learn language. The course was super dry, and the professor was really strict....

It's hard to believe we're already talking about July 4th, but the date is fast approaching. How does your family plan to celebrate the occasion? You may opt for a backyard BBQ and DIY fireworks display. However, if you decide to go the...

In recent years, I've often heard young couples who live in the Broad Ripple area make a similar statement: "We absolutely love living here, but once we have kids, we're moving to Fishers/Carmel/Noblesville/Avon/Greenwood." I can certainly understand how Broad Ripple...

Gardening with your child is a wonderful way to teach them about responsibility and healthy food choices, while fostering an appreciation of their natural environment. It may also help them avoid allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. The National Wildlife...

Now that school's out for summer, what are you and your kids going to do to fill the days? How about berry picking? It gets everyone outside, burns energy, and at the end you get a reward for your...

With so many kid-friendly attractions in Indianapolis, your family is sure to find something everyone will enjoy in The Circle City! We've compiled a list of our favorite places to eat, things to do, and where to stay to make...

Before our son, Kevin, was born, I spent many nights during my third trimester laying awake worrying about all the worst-case scenarios; the typical "what if my baby accidentally ingests a lightbulb" type of stuff.  Knowing that I couldn't...