This year I will be sending my son to kindergarten. I am not new to this rodeo. Two years ago, I stressed how my oldest...
The leap into Kindergarten is a huge milestone for families and choosing the right school can be complicated and have you full of questions....
"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...
Early childhood friendships can be sweet and endearing, but young children are still working out a lot of social and emotional issues that need...
You see all the videos and memes on social media that display PTO groups like high school for adults. There's the potential for cliquey...
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...
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...

The Truth About Teachers

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Teacher Appreciation Day is not for another couple of months, but why should we limit appreciating teachers to only one day out of the...
Educators are always looking for ways to connect with their students. That being said, I learned very early on in my teaching career the...
We all want our children to become well-rounded adults someday – and that starts with a great education. The Orchard School will host their...

Summer Mom Blues

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June 3, 2016. That is the date this year of my “Independence Day”. Well, sort of. That is the day I no longer receive...
My daughter is heading off to college this month. This is, of course, affecting me in both an emotional and practical way. She and...
Our little girl Lauren recently wrapped up her kindergarten year with a bang: she lost one of her front teeth and moved into her...
A happy, easy baby: that's what our daughter Lauren was from the time she was born. She nursed and napped often and easily and...

In + Around Indy

Twelve Local Dance Studios for Kids Around Indianapolis

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As someone who took ballet classes when I was a little girl, I get a lot of joy watching my six-year-old don ballet and...

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