As a Southern California kid, the perpetual spring weather I grew up with as my only frame of reference did not prepare me for...
Every woman faces her own unique challenges in adjusting to motherhood. Some do it with such perceived ease and joy that others say, “She...
If you're like me, you're thoughts on pediatric dental hygiene probably went something like, "Do we really need to brush baby teeth? Don't they...
I love books, I have always loved books and when I had my son I vowed to instill in him the same love of...
It’s nearing the end of February and I already find myself receding back to my old habits. Maybe it’s these dreary, frigid temps or...
Not the Nanny
"Are you the nanny?"
When we chose to adopt and expand our family, we made the conscious choice not to limit our adoption...
A strange social phenomenon happens when a woman becomes pregnant. It may start when she announces her pregnancy, but it becomes ever more prevalent...
Don't you all just love a good snow day?! I was born and raised in Greenwood. Growing up I remember on snowy days they...
Sometimes they say our parents mess us up in life, but I am pretty sure I messed mine up. Not messed up to the...
As I begin my day at work by reviewing the State Police training on active shooter drills, I cannot help but feel disheartened. The...
Another senseless tragedy. That’s exactly what it is. I can’t describe the latest school shooting in any other way. However as I sit here...
When I first became a stay at home mom, I did a lot of reading about what the transition may be like. While reading,...
February 7th-14th is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. 1 in 110 babies are born with a heart defect and I didn’t realize this until...
Last summer, my husband put together a home gym in our basement. He was ready to get back to more intense home work-outs in...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Fall Family Bucket List
Ask just about anyone in the Midwest what the best season is here and the question will often be met with an enthusiastic "Fall!"...
