From someone who grew up trying to be in every club, sports team, and extracurricular activity I could possibly get involved with as a...
My son Stephen E. Beaven III, aka Trey, is the ultimate introvert. He doesn't say much, and when he does speak, it is so...
We all want our children to become well-rounded adults someday – and that starts with a great education. The Orchard School will host their...
As my son completed his kindergarten year, I began to reflect on the school year. Overall, the school experience was positive for our son...
Seriously, a school year for the history books. From a parent’s perspective of sending their young child into a building with 700+ other people...
The leap into Kindergarten is a huge milestone for families and choosing the right school can be complicated and have you full of questions....
When I first became a stay at home mom, I did a lot of reading about what the transition may be like. While reading,...
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...
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...
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...
My husband and I grew up in small towns where the local public schools were really the only choice for local schooling. By state...
“Within the child lies the fate of the future.” -Dr. Maria Montessori
Like many parents of pandemic babies and toddlers, my husband and I struggled...
Is your family interested in The Orchard School? Would you like to learn more about Progressive education and what the school can offer your...
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...
In + Around Indy
Celebrating 5 Years of Indy Moms Book Club
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and that couldn’t be more true because for the last five years, I’ve found a group...
