Lately, our four-year-old has been excelling at her four-year-old-ness and testing all boundaries. She's a powerhouse, so on days when I'm well resting and in the right frame of mind, I can find her responses and tantrums amazing and...
Growing up as an only child in a single-parent family, I often felt lonely, and I fantasized about what my future family would look like. I dreamed of a houseful of obedient, perfectly well-behaved children—all girls in matching dresses...
“It’s important for children to see themselves reflected in their toys.”
It is 11:48 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and this quote from psychologist Dr. Amber A. Hewitt is drumming through my brain as I close out another unsuccessful hour...
After welcoming our second son last summer, I am done having babies. For many women, this decision comes with a lot of emotional weight. But I have known for many years that two was our number, and I embraced...
I am one in eight.
One in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States.
If you knew me during the time of our struggles, you would have never guessed it, though. My husband and I struggled in silence...
The irony is not lost on me that as I type this article, it is over a month late. An article about making life easier, about tackling small, manageable tasks in order to achieve your goals, has been put...
Becoming a mom in a foreign country wasn't in my plans when I first moved to Indy from Mexico in August 2019. I had no idea what the future held for me. With nothing much to do and wanting...
Recently, this tearful video deeply resonated with me, capturing the persistent challenges that accompany every age and stage of parenting. As I navigate this adventure with my family, I've reflected on this collection of unexpected challenges that continue to...
I stand close by as he impatiently corrects a couple of missed problems on his math homework. I make myself busy putting away clean dishes, knowing all too well that he'll get frustrated if I hover. I notice his...
“Blake, we’re going to have a car picnic.” “Car picnic?” Blake (four years old)asks, confused. “Yes, a car picnic is where we order food, find a comfy spot, and eat and drink it in the car.”
On our way back...
Mediocre: (adj) of moderate quality, adequate,
I'm a mediocre mom. There, I said it. Mediocre.
I don't cook at home every night. I am usually throwing chicken nuggets into the backseat as we go from practice to the grocery store. I...
A mother like Ma Ingalls, not Mother Gothel; Marmee, not Mrs. Wormwood; even the slightly imperfect Mrs. Quimby would do. These are the maternal idols of children's literature. Sometimes unconventional, like the beloved Miss Honey, these women embodied strength,...
My favorite podcast is ending, and it feels like a major loss.
I first started listening to podcasts in 2006 as a college freshman. Every morning in my dorm room, I’d plug my iPod into my Dell laptop and wait...
Motherhood is a very unique experience and one that cannot be replicated. In 2023, I completed my first decade as a mother. For the days leading up to my daughter turning ten, realizing how quickly those ten years have...
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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’...
