As a certified health coach, I frequently have parents asking me about the best ways to incorporate more vegetables and protein into their children's diets. My advice comes in two parts: One, the best way to encourage your children...
My best friend, Carrie, gave me a call on my way home from work. "I read your latest post on Indy Moms Blog," she said.
"Yeah?"
She was referring to my post on why I am okay not being the "primary...
I'm sitting here trying to write this between hacking cough sessions and trips to check on my son and husband. You guessed it, we have a young child in the house and we are sick. AGAIN. We were sick...
Disclaimer: I am not a lactation consultant or a doctor. If you are having problems with breastfeeding, please seek help at your local La Leche League or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Trust me, they are worth...
Okay, so I'm not exactly a "new" mom, seeing my oldest is now 4, and had I written this then it would have been more along the lines of "STAY. AWAY. and send coffee, booze, chocolate, and massage gift...
I am no doctor.
But I am a mama and I have experienced childhood surgery first hand. I can't tell you how to parent, and I won't give you medical advice, but I will tell you what I would have...
I was born an extreme worrier. I used to make myself sick over things: if my parents didn't pick me up right on time from gymnastics, I would be hysterical. Now that I'm older, I can contain those emotions...
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I had my first child at 28, and am pregnant with my second at 35. There were many reasons I decided to wait to have kids until I was in my late twenties; I'm happy with our decision and...
I want to begin by saying that I believe in my heart of all hearts that a strive for gender equality must be a focus in parenting our children's generation. We must teach our boys to respect our girls...
I love to save money. One of the best ways I've been able to do that is through my tried and true homemade cleaning recipes for the bathroom and kitchen. They're safe for babies; no gloves are needed; and...
Do you remember many of your birthday parties from when you were a child? Or maybe a better question is: did you have birthday parties when you were a kid? My husband remembers having one party when he was...
Before I became a parent, I had the list: the things I said I won't do when I become a parent list. Nowadays, that list is down right laughable. Listen up new and/or soon to be parents: Toss the list! Trust...
Last week, my oldest son turned 21. Gasp! No! It can’t be! It’s hard to believe that my children are, one by one, turning into adults right before my eyes. I married young, so my son is actually older...
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See Circle City: Indianapolis Farmers’ Market Roundup
Spring has sprung! We can all finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, including visiting an Indianapolis farmers’...
