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...
"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...
We are approaching the final days of kindergarten, and this mom is not okay. Before you start rolling your eyes at this mama drama,...

Why I Homeschool

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I never set out to homeschool, but after signing my son up for kindergarten, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was checking boxes...
If someone didn’t already know, e-learning during the pandemic taught everyone how absolutely valuable teachers are—and just how hard their jobs are. Here are...

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...
On behalf of the state of Indiana (of which I actually have no authority,) I’d like to apologize to all public school teachers. Seriously,...
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...
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...
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...
(Disclosure: Indianapolis Moms Blog received product or payment in exchange for this review; however, all opinions shared are those of the contributor who wrote...
The Backstory. Indianapolis Public Schools--it's no secret--has been the center of controversy for some time. Located in the state's capital, it has been the focus...
I struggled with the decision of keeping my baby in daycare or seeking out alternative care. First let me say how much I adore...
When we learned my husband’s job would bring our family of five to Indianapolis, one of the first questions to run through my mind...

In + Around Indy

See Circle City: Creek Stomping Around Indianapolis

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Growing up in the late 1980s and 1990s, I loved playing in my local park's creek. That kind of unstructured play is something I...