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Banning and challenging books isn't new and, unfortunately, happens frequently across the country. Books are being challenged and sometimes removed from shelves in schools and public libraries. In 2022, the American Library Association reported 681 attempts to restrict access...
It feels like hate is ripping through our country’s culture these days. Every person I know, in every walk of life, seems to be mad. They have some deep anger toward somebody, some organization, some group, or some uncontrollable...
With the primary election just over a week away, you may be sick of hearing about it, excited, or even wondering “what’s all the fuss?”  Whether or not things went your way in 2016, I think many of us are...
When schools abruptly came to a halt on in-person learning back in March of 2020, I think I naively assumed that things would be back to normal by the beginning of the following school year.   Boy, was I wrong. Very...
The first time it happened it, quite literally, sucked the air out of me. "Happy Memorial Day!" the gas station attendant called as I was walking out the door. It stopped me in my tracks. You don't think about...
Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, I think we can all agree that the cultural climate around politics has become absolutely torturous in this country. I have felt rage, helplessness, and hopelessness on a near-daily basis...
Things are really heavy right now. As adults, it seems hard and emotional to process the current world events and watch the war on Ukraine. No matter how much we try to control things, our children are also aware...
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 recognize faculty and staff with the praise they deserve every day. It’s an opportunity to celebrate...
There are so many benefits of reading with your children. It can spark their imagination, expand their world, and so much more. If you're not sure where to start here are some outstanding picture books written by Indiana authors! CAN I...
A couple years ago, if you would have mentioned "slavery" to me, I would have been transported back to 5th grade Social Studies class. We were assigned to take on the role of either a slave owner or a...
Being a mother is never an easy job and will never be. But this generation of young moms has experienced it all in the last two years: parenting in a pandemic, online schooling, hepatitis outbreaks, daycare closures, and now...
Popcorn. It seems people either love it or hate it, but it is one of the most popular snacks around. You might associate it with dark theaters, sporting events, and county fairs, but I’m here to tell you why...
On behalf of the state of Indiana (of which I actually have no authority,) I’d like to apologize to all public school teachers. Seriously, all of them. In Indiana, teachers and public eduction has yet to be a top priority. It...
Against the recommendations of many local Facebook mommy groups, I took my seven-year-old son and five-year-old daughter to see the Barbie movie. I searched high and low but couldn’t find anyone saying it was a great idea, but I...

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Indianapolis Moms Guide to April Family Events

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April is packed with great activities around Indianapolis. From family fun runs to Earth Day celebrations, there is so much to do in our...