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,...
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...
As a public school teacher, I had to close the door to my classroom two weeks ago. Never in my wildest imagination would I...
The first Read Across America was held on March 2nd in 1998 and was the National Education Foundation's brainchild. They landed on March 2nd...
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...
This past school year (2024-2025) held many firsts for me. It was the first time my daughters were both in school (kindergarten and 2nd...
Teacher Appreciation Day is not for another couple of months, but why should we limit appreciating teachers to only one day out of the...
Whether it is Back-to-School time, the influx and variety of illnesses in February, or the never-ending month of May, your child’s teacher is spending...
It’s back-to-school season and that means lunchtime packing! If you have picky eaters, your child has allergies, or you are simply trying to work...
Like it or not, summer is quickly slipping away from us and it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming school year ahead. Reading...
Fact #1: Math was not my jam while in school. I have never been able to successfully finagle the numbers and symbols and signs...
My family is currently weathering a season of big change. This winter will bring a new baby brother or sister for our 3.5-year-old daughter,...
More than one hundred and eighty thousand children in the state of Indiana receive special education services from the day they turn three to...
A Day Like Today
Today, we probably took our last errand day to Hobby Lobby (Hobby Wobby) with Grams, followed by lunch at Portillo’s to...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to April Family Events
April is packed with great activities around Indianapolis. From family fun runs to Earth Day celebrations, there is so much to do in our...
