We're all given the discharge instructions from the hospital after we've had a baby regarding pain relief, prenatal vitamins, infant care, how to care for...
5:40 pm: It's time to clock out of work for the day after a 10-hour shift, and my evening shift as "Mama" starts.
5:50 pm:...
I will admit it, I'm a sucker for Fall. Bring on the boots, blanket scarves and all things pumpkin. But one of our favorite...
I gave birth to my first child in February 2020, two weeks before the world shut down. Even before being stuck at home with...
I have enjoyed the “process” leading up to things my entire life. Packing for a vacation or sleep away camp, getting my school supplies...
Before having kids, I was a woman who had always been in touch with her sexuality and had a relatively high sex drive. I...
It only has three letters, but it is such a powerful word. It's been on Sesame Street, the topic of a powerful TED Talk,...
My mother was a four-year-old preschool teacher for many years. And not just any teacher, the kind of teacher every child should experience at...
My family is currently weathering a season of big change. This winter will bring a new baby brother or sister for our 3.5-year-old daughter,...
We need to talk about Alexa.
No, she’s not some other “woman” in my relationship. But I find myself invoking her name a dozen times...
Like many women, my second pregnancy has been vastly different from my first. Yes there are more aches and pains, yes, my belly got...
Listen up, mamas. We have been sold a lie about life. The lie is that life is hard, and we must put everyone else’s...
Life with toddlers and preschoolers usually means you are never alone. They can be quietly playing in their room and you go into SWAT...
The giant gallon of milk dwarfs my tiny 10-year-old hands. A shaky splash of milk hits the hot coffee and I am memorized by...
In + Around Indy
Twelve Best Places to Find Fall Colors Around Indianapolis
Folks from out of state might be surprised to see how beautiful Indiana is during the fall season. What seems like normal foliage during...
