In a recent interview with People magazine, Oprah discussed why she never had children. She discussed the “depth of responsibility” that it would take...
“How you doing?”
“Ugh. Busy, but ok!”
Six months ago, this was how nearly every conversation would begin for me. As a teacher, wife, and mom...
My Dear Lottie Grace,
I drove home from the gym yesterday in the early dark hours. I was feeling strong and confident, and I suddenly...
February is American Heart Month and mamas, we are looking at you! Did you know heart disease claims the lives of women more than...
“You didn’t come this far, to only come this far.”
It’s 7 pm, and I’m running (out of breath) on the treadmill. Just one foot...
With 2020 just beginning, I skipped the resolutions and instead am choosing to focus on my intention to connect on a deeper level with...
I’ve been a working mom for over two years now. I knock out a 40-hour workweek, usually some side work hours as well, and...
This past year, our oldest son started middle school. That meant more independence, harder classes, new friends, and puberty! OMG, puberty. (Sidenote: where did...
Not long after moving to Michigan, when we were brand new to the Midwest, my husband and I showed up for a new church...
Would you consider being a Wish Granter?
Meet Kayden. He is my son and a Make-A-Wish child for intractable epilepsy.
No, he is not dying. (Read...
For the first time since turning 21 (aside from pregnancy), I went 25 days without drinking alcohol. Does that sound shocking to you? Or, does...
For nearly a decade of my life, I had the honor of working as a pediatric transplant nurse. I cared for infants born with...
Teens. Tough to crack. Tough to talk to, and they certainly aren’t wanting to spill their personal lives to parents, teachers, or mentors. If...
I never thought that I would actually binge-watch Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. I was having one of those moments where I needed some mindless activity....
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to August Family Events
Back to school and back to reality in the month of August. But just because we are back to our regular school schedule this...
