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...
Buying the home where, God-willing, you plan to spend the rest of your days. Having the kids who consume and take and fill every...
Did you know that the average age of exposure to online porn is 8 years old? Or that kids are being lured into sex...
“If we divorce, I know you will still come to change my light bulbs and fix the toilet (me smiling a toothy grin).” “Yes, I...
If you know me, then you know I love having my kids with me. It's really one of my favorite things about parenting, experiencing...
This year, I'm going to be thankful for the chaos. And this year, I will be thankful in the midst of the chaos. I will...
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*I am not a grief counselor; this post is solely based on my personal experience.* I may not be able to tell you what I...
If you’re lucky enough to have befriended a mom with kids older than yours, you know the value and perspective they bring to your...

I Miss Nap Time

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When I became a mom, no one told me about the transition to no nap time. All of the books I read told me...
Finishing a conversation with your friends when kids are around is – Hard. It’s hard. I know it’s hard. There’s the toddler across the room that is suddenly...
There isn't a parent I know who, at one point or another, found it challenging to get their child to eat their vegetables. For...
Recently, my toddler has taken to exerting his blossoming independence by making strange clothing requests. For a week after “crazy sock day” at preschool...
"I am woman. Hear me roar!" I looked up to see my soon-to-be stepmom confidently claim those words as we concluded setting up the fresh...

In + Around Indy

See Circle City: Creek Stomping Around Indianapolis

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Growing up in the late 1980s and 1990s, I loved playing in my local park's creek. That kind of unstructured play is something I...