Two Only Children

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For five years and 330 days, my oldest daughter was an only child. Our family of three traveled everywhere together. We logged lots of...
If you are anything like me, you read lots of parenting advice—anywhere you can get it—blogs, articles, books.  That could be why you find...
These days, my Facebook news feed has a lot to say about how women should look: "This new amazing workout program will have you looking...
I am packing my 9 year old’s suitcase for his 1st ever sleep away camp. I’m super excited for him to leap into this...
As mothers and fathers, we want to protect our children from as much as we can. There are situations that come up that are...
My heart cracked a little during bedtime snuggles when my second grader told me he didn’t have any friends. My heart raced, my stomach...
Life is a little overwhelming, crazy, exhausting, noisy. Choose your synonyms there, but you get the idea. Going on year three of this pandemic,...
I struggled with the decision of keeping my baby in daycare or seeking out alternative care. First let me say how much I adore...
Dear Firstborn, The minute I saw those two pink lines, you handed me my first of many firsts. Every step of pregnancy with you was...
My Family Is Transracial I am a proud mom to two daughters, one is biological (6) and the second is adopted (1). There is a...
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...

Can’t Touch This

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Consent. Quite possibly, one of the biggest buzz words of our time. It strikes a thorn in every grandparent's side and makes mothers cringe...
I struck out on my own in terms of business earlier this year. I had always done some design work on the side, but...
There is no shortage of parenting advice. From well-meaning grandparents to influencers to therapists to pediatricians, you can fill volumes with accounts of “good”...

In + Around Indy

Best Lakes to Swim Around Indianapolis During Lake Season

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It's lake season! And if you don't know where to go on your next summer adventure – we've got you covered. We have rounded...