From my very first school year as a preschool teacher in 2012, I watched my colleagues enjoy the excitement of their own kids coming to school in our building – starting out as cute and tiny three-year-olds and ending...
More than one hundred and eighty thousand children in the state of Indiana receive special education services from the day they turn three to age twenty-two. These services are provided at no cost to the families and include services...
Woah, school mornings. I have two elementary-age kids, and school starts at 7:40 am. No one in our house is a fan of the early mornings, but we’ve found a few tips and tricks to make the madness a...
We all want our children to become well-rounded adults someday – and that starts with a great education. The Orchard School will host their next admissions open house for the 2024-2025 academic year on January 21st, and families are...
Lionheart Children's Academy is a non-profit Christian organization committed to excellence in early childhood education. Recently opening a location in the First Baptist Church of Greenwood, they are passionate about equipping kids to be world changers. Lionheart is avid...
The leap into Kindergarten is a huge milestone for families and choosing the right school can be complicated and have you full of questions. As caregivers, it's helpful to have some guidance when it comes to making the decision...
Recently, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across an angry post from a mother in Hamilton County complaining about proposed changes to the dress code for the schools in Fishers. Some of the changes included;
Shorts, dresses, and skirts...
If you are familiar with the teaching staff at your child's school, you may be in for a surprise when school begins. It is no secret that teachers are leaving the profession rapidly. There are numerous factors: low pay,...
It’s time for back to school, which means it is time for social media to fill up with cute “first day of school” pictures of kids dutifully lined up, backpacks on, smiling at the camera. I love these pictures...
The International School of Indiana (ISI) is the only Indiana school offering immersion and dual language programs in three languages, French, Mandarin, and Spanish, as well as a universal International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for all students ages 3 through...
We are approaching the final days of kindergarten, and this mom is not okay. Before you start rolling your eyes at this mama drama, hear me out. Starting this year felt exciting. I didn't have the typical sentimental feelings...
As a parent or caregiver to young children, you may be struggling with the decision to send your child to Pre-Kindergarten or not. Robin Shaw, the Director of the Pre-Kindergarten Education Center at The Oaks Academy, wants to ensure...
It's hard to believe, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you're a parent (or teacher), you'll likely add "buy valentines" to your upcoming to-do list. The stores and internet are chock-full of creative ideas, so many...
At a family reunion this summer, my cousin, whom I hadn't seen in ten years, asked if my daughter was in preschool. And she then was positively dismayed when I said she wasn't. She couldn't hide the look of...
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14 Date Night Ideas in Indianapolis for Valentine’s Day
Did you score a babysitter for Valentine's Day and are looking for something to do to celebrate? Here are fourteen things you should check...
