Just the other day, while I was perusing social media, a friend who is becoming a new mom in the next few weeks asked for advice on items to take to the hospital that no one may have told...
Is your family interested in The Orchard School? Would you like to learn more about Progressive education and what the school can offer your family? Then mark your calendars for Thursday, July 22nd at 7pm for an inside tour...
Dear Spirit Week,
You Have Taken My Spirit.
As I scrolled through Facebook on the Friday following a hectic week with a spirit week added, I saw pictures of “the” parade. The parade we stayed up late the night before preparing...
When our third and final child, a boy, was born in March of 2013, it seemed his academic timeline would mirror our daughter's path, who was born almost exactly four years earlier in March of 2009. When he turned...
It is official. I have a kindergartner and a first grader, which is really exciting. Summer is finally over and we can get back on schedule. And my kids can quit eating chips for dinner. Summer is fun. The...
I took a Literacy class in undergrad: teaching reading seems pretty straightforward, but there's an entire science and a host of theories all intertwined with how we learn language.
The course was super dry, and the professor was really strict....
Today was supposed to be our first day of school.
If you had asked me back in March when schools closed if we'd still be dealing with this virus, I would have laughed. I thought there was no way that...
Finding the preschool that is just right for your family can be stressful and many times we are unsure where to even start! That's why Indianapolis Moms Blog has compiled a list of some of the amazing schools in...
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 parent and a high school teacher. As we embark on the start of another school...
I need to begin by saying no, I don't think my child is perfect. He's four years old and he has good days and bad days and even awful days. This post isn't about his behavior, but I'm certainly...
While parenting styles differ, one thing all parents can agree on is this: we want healthy kids! After more than ten years working with families to achieve this goal, I’ve found these five tips to be most impactful in...
On our recent family vacation, my daughter innocently began to discuss a Code Blue drill she had at school. Unfortunately, I knew the very drill she was explaining. As an educator, I’ve had to implement them in my classroom each...
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by saying to all the teachers - I SEE YOU. But I also am currently trying...
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 a great way to make this transition smoother, exciting, and more comfortable, especially for those...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: Indianapolis Moms Guide to Donuts
Happy Donut Day! On the first Friday of June, we all scream for donuts in honor of this sweet holiday! Donut Day was first...
