May 3rd marks the beginning of National Teacher Appreciation Week and, in a year with challenges unlike any other,  it’s the perfect time to...
On Saturday, as I stretched on my living room floor, my one-year-old daughter, in her effort to participate, stepped on my neck. Her tiny...
  I remember the first time I saw a picture of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in my fifth grade social studies book. You couldn't miss her...

The Human Connection

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It’s been weeks, no, months, since most of us have been close to humans other than our families. This is for a good reason,...
Being a mother is never an easy job and will never be. But this generation of young moms has experienced it all in the...
Indianapolis Moms Blog is now Indianapolis Moms Five years ago, Indianapolis Moms Blog was launched with one thing in mind: to provide a positive and...
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, I did something that in hindsight seems careless. I sent a fiery email to the...
When the world feels overwhelming, look local. A quick perusal of almost any news or social media site can make us feel as though...
It’s Earth Day! Instead of going out and spending more money on toys, games, and activities for your kids, why not save your money...
Unpopular fact: Halloween is the most underrated holiday of the year. If you toss aside the candy and costumes, you'll see its origins are...
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” - Sandy Dahl...
In the winter of 2020, I was 30+ weeks pregnant with my third baby. I was anxiously awaiting a bad flu season to end...
March 8th is International Women’s Day. It is a day to celebrate the many accomplishments of women worldwide, honor the sacrifice, and recognize the...
I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't vote in the last presidential election. I felt paralyzed with indecision, but I'm not missing another opportunity to...

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Moms Guide to August Family Events

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August is always a busy time for families in Indianapolis. Back to school and back to reality. But just because we are back to...