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...
Let me start with a confession: I never thought I’d be the kind of parent who would strategically steer my children toward certain friendships....
Written Arin Rohr Schellenburg and Kristi Howard-Schultz This summer, my oldest started summer camp.  We were excited --swimming every day, no naps, popsicles as...
If you’ve ever parented a reluctant reader, you know the drill. The groans when you hand over a book. The squirming during “just one...
The International School of Indiana (ISI) is known as "a small school with a world of opportunities," and if you are interested in hearing...

The First Day of School

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As I write this post, schools have only been in session for a short time, and most students and teachers have recently experienced the...
Your beautiful 4, soon to be 5 year old, is playing, playing, playing. Ignoring you, inviting you, and talking to themselves, asking a thousand...
We all know the feeling. You're minding your sweet, summer-lovin' business, cruising through Target to refill on sunscreen and popsicles. When suddenly, out of...

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...
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...
Our little girl Lauren recently wrapped up her kindergarten year with a bang: she lost one of her front teeth and moved into her...
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...
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...

The School is Fine

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We did it--we survived our first school year of kindergarten, and dare I say, we thrived?! I don't mean that I thrived in the...

In + Around Indy

Guide to 500 Festival Family Events and Activities

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  Join the 500 Festival for a month filled with community, connection, and celebration. There’s nothing quite like the month of May in Indianapolis, and...