The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sharing a room with a baby for the first six months of the baby's life.  We did not even...

Letting Go of Breastfeeding

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It has been seven years since I started breastfeeding my daughter and yet I still remember so many details. It is one of those...
I was a freshman in high school taking a speech and debate class. Teams of two would take a topic and debate a team...
Both of my children were born at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, a little over three years apart. The birthing experiences were very...
There is no definitive book on parenting, but if there were, I imagine the front cover image may be of a smiling, little girl...
There I was, standing with a small group of women, sharing birth stories with a soon-to-be first-time mom, watching her face go from complete...
My son Teddy and I had trouble breastfeeding from the start. He wouldn't latch in the hospital despite my receiving help from three different...
If you are pregnant and considering a home birth, this post is for you. Many people in the mainstream may have a terrible opinion...
I don't want to write this post. Every month when I sit down to write a post, this topic comes straight to my mind....
Behind every adorable, squishy, prized newborn is a woman learning how to tackle her new role of Mom. Don't forget about her. I have a...

Who’s on First?

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We recently shared the news with friends and family that we expecting a baby, expanding our family to five (six, if you count the...
Preparing to have a baby can be a nerve-racking time for every mom-to-be, filled with anticipation, birth plans, and packing the hospital bag. Lately,...
Warning: When you have a baby, you are expected to be instantly thrilled, overjoyed, and/or . In the early weeks after my daughter was...
It's Saturday night at 9pm, which means my husband and I can finally turn the TV to something other than Daniel Tiger or Frozen. I'm...

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See Circle City: Indianapolis Moms Guide to Donuts

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Happy Donut Day! On the first Friday of June, we all scream for donuts in honor of this sweet holiday! Donut Day was first...