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. Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the amazing women in our lives.  We know that motherhood is an incredible experience.  From the moment you lay eyes on your child, your heart swells with an indescribable amount of love. ...

Imposter Syndrome

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Ever have a case of imposter syndrome? I feel like as moms, sometimes we try to be perfectionists or superwoman—trying to make the holidays the best ever for your kids, trying to do it all at work and home,...
Terrible Twos. Threenager. Fournado. There is a reason people use these terms about their 2-4 year olds; raising a toddler isn’t easy.  After many years of professional development for being an elementary school teacher, you tend to pick up...
When it’s all said and done, my husband and I have packed up our belongings and moved a combined total of 28 times since we left home to attend college. Most of those times have been moving out of...
About once a month or so, I truly try to feel like a champ…at the Dollar Tree. I pull into the parking lot, avoiding potholes and feeling a little anxious, but assuring myself that I can do it: It’s just...
Written by Jessica Velotta Luethi At my core, I am a small town girl from Kentucky. Family and friends have always been at the top of my priority list.  I was fortunate enough to be able to play college soccer...
I’ve been living the stay-at-home mom life for about five months now. I transitioned into this season with very few expectations. There were three things that I desired, to be more present for my family, to lighten the mental...
  I used to think "Facebook" and "motherhood" meant flooding my friends' timelines with pictures of my kids. But as I've entered into motherhood, I've realized that Facebook is a much more complicated space- sometimes with really surprising benefits.  I have...
Once upon a time, I tried to create my own compost bin. I was tired of seeing all of the fruits and vegetables that went uneaten in the black hole that is my refrigerator's crisper drawers go into the...
Moms are the keepers of the magic, the creators of memories and the coordinators of all of the chaos that comes with holiday joy. As a solo mom, there's an added weight we can feel piled on to the daily...
Your child's ADHD diagnosis can feel scary at first, but I'm here to help you! The reaction I got from telling my son he has ADHD was surprising, to say the least. When I was diagnosed, I was 16.  My mom didn’t...
Selecting the right pediatrician for your child is one of the most important things a parent does. Making sure the doctor matches well with you and your child’s needs is imperative. A newborn sees the pediatrician around 5-6 times...
I recently read an eye-opening, thought-provoking and scathingly honest article by a woman who was unhappy in her marriage. Despite not feeling appreciated, or like the marriage was filling her love tank, she persevered, maybe drinking an extra (heaping)...
My Papaw passed away right before Christmas 2021. It still seems surreal to type/say that. I still get the urge to call him, to ask for his wisdom, to hear his burly yet comforting voice on the other end...

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Moms Guide to April Family Events

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April is packed with great activities around Indianapolis. From family fun runs to Earth Day celebrations, there is so much to do in our...