On behalf of the state of Indiana (of which I actually have no authority,) I’d like to apologize to all public school teachers. Seriously,...
“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...
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...
  Recently, a Kentucky teen was sent home for school for a dress code violation. The offense? Her collarbone was showing. Just yesterday, I came...
  It has been a long week.  And it's only Wednesday.  But as I'm cleaning up the kitchen and just about ready to head up...
What do you think about when you think about a good leader? Or a good friend? I'll name a few characteristics that come to...
An Open Letter to a ONE-OF-A-KIND Teacher, (Mrs. Morris & Mrs. Griswold, this one’s for you!) Bless your soul, beautiful teacher! Do you know how special...
With the exception of three years,  all my K-12 education was in West Virginia. Yes, West Virginia, not western Virginia. I cannot tell you...
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...
As my son completed his kindergarten year, I began to reflect on the school year. Overall, the school experience was positive for our son...
And just like that, school is back in session for so many families! While the last four months seemed like an eternity, the summertime...
Dear Spirit Week, You Have Taken My Spirit. As I scrolled through Facebook on the Friday following a hectic week with a spirit week added, I...
Your beautiful 4, soon to be 5 year old, is playing, playing, playing. Ignoring you, inviting you, and talking to themselves, asking a thousand...

Summer Mom Blues

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June 3, 2016. That is the date this year of my “Independence Day”. Well, sort of. That is the day I no longer receive...

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Day Dates Around Indianapolis

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It's almost July – have you scheduled a date with your significant other yet this year? One of my favorite things to do with...