My daughter is heading off to college this month. This is, of course, affecting me in both an emotional and practical way. She and...
Recently, a Kentucky teen was sent home for school for a dress code violation. The offense? Her collarbone was showing. Just yesterday, I came...
For the first time, I will have three kids in school full-time. After almost eight years of being a stay-at-home mom, I find myself...
As I write this post, schools have only been in session for a short time, and most students and teachers have recently experienced the...
I often look at the parents of babies and toddlers when I am out and about with a mix of envy and relief. I...
As a parent, I want to know how I can best promote my child's academic success. As a teacher, I am a lot better...
"How do you do it all?" they ask. "All" as in clean little people, feed them the foods they will tolerate, get them ready...
I am no longer the mother of young children – my “babies” are in fifth grade, I have a middle schooler, two high schoolers...
I have taught preschool for over a decade at this point, and I have signed many copies of Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, The Places You'll...
A few months ago, I was reading a Facebook post in the Carmel moms group. The mom wrote the post asking for advice because...
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...
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...
I went to my first official school meeting this month in preparation for sending our soon-to-be 5-year-old off to Kindergarten in August. The introductory information meeting...
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...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to August Family Events
August is always a busy time for families in Indianapolis. Back to school and back to reality. But just because we are back to...
