June 3, 2016. That is the date this year of my “Independence Day”. Well, sort of. That is the day I no longer receive...
As a public school teacher, I had to close the door to my classroom two weeks ago. Never in my wildest imagination would I...
What do you think about when you think about a good leader? Or a good friend? I'll name a few characteristics that come to...
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...
Dear Parents: My years in the classroom influence my parenting. While I don't have all the answers, I've spent over a decade as a...
"How do you do it all?" they ask. "All" as in clean little people, feed them the foods they will tolerate, get them ready...
While parenting styles differ, one thing all parents can agree on is this: we want healthy kids! After more than ten years working with...
The transition from the long, lazy, and unscheduled summer days into the more disciplined, crispier school mornings can be difficult. Starting end-of-summer traditions is...
I am no longer the mother of young children – my “babies” are in fifth grade, I have a middle schooler, two high schoolers...
As I write this post, schools have only been in session for a short time, and most students and teachers have recently experienced the...
"How was your day?"
Most of the time, I ask out of sincerity. Sometimes, it's a matter of routine. Regardless of the circumstance, I genuinely...
Educators are always looking for ways to connect with their students. That being said, I learned very early on in my teaching career the...
Congratulations everyone, we made it through our first Covid school year. Go ahead and pat yourselves on the back while holding a really big...
In the days leading up to the first day of kindergarten, I agonized over everything. “Will she get motion sick on the bus?” “Will...
In + Around Indy
Best Lakes to Swim Around Indianapolis During Lake Season
It's lake season! And if you don't know where to go on your next summer adventure – we've got you covered. We have rounded...
