As an elementary resource teacher, I reference the term “growth mindset” daily. Encouraging my students to embrace challenges and persevere through difficulties is a...
“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” -Dr. Maria Montessori I love this sentiment. ...
My four-year-old learned to ride her bike recently. At first, it was just her and me during the day. She woke up ready to...
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  Westfield is growing at a high rate, thanks to all of the new subdivisions being built in this city. The subdivisions are full of...
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 I remember hearing the words like it was yesterday. " We believe the issues you are having are a result of PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome."...
When my husband, Jeff, and I picked up our brand new Miniature Schnauzer puppy on a snowy day in 2006, we learned her breeders...
Music is a topic that is discussed in parenting circles but is never given the same amount of enthusiasm or financial commitment as soccer,...
As I sit here typing this, my third baby is squirming around in my belly, 38 weeks huge and threatening to come any day....
I did something crazy. It was totally out of my character. I decided on a whim that I want to sell our house. We...
“It takes a lot longer to pass out than you think,” he said, far too casually for my comfort. Just a few hours before,...
My daughter, Lyra, was an "easy" newborn. We got the hang of breastfeeding within a couple weeks; she gained weight well; and she started...

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Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis

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I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting enthusiast,...