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...
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....
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We all want our children to become well-rounded adults someday – and that starts with a great education. The Orchard School will host their...
At a family reunion this summer, my cousin, whom I hadn't seen in ten years, asked if my daughter was in preschool. And she...
We are thrilled to be able to honor and celebrate the incredible women in our city that have been nominated for our Indianapolis Moms Who...
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...
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...
The transition from the long, lazy, and unscheduled summer days into the more disciplined, crispier school mornings can be difficult. Starting end-of-summer traditions is...
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...
