Our little girl Lauren recently wrapped up her kindergarten year with a bang: she lost one of her front teeth and moved into her...
I have two daughters, age thirteen and seventeen. All of their school careers, they have been attending private schools that had strict uniform codes....

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...
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...
A happy, easy baby: that's what our daughter Lauren was from the time she was born. She nursed and napped often and easily and...
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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...
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...
  Recently, a Kentucky teen was sent home for school for a dress code violation. The offense? Her collarbone was showing. Just yesterday, I came...
I am no longer the mother of young children – my “babies” are in fifth grade, I have a middle schooler, two high schoolers...
  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...

When the Snuggle Era Ends

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I often look at the parents of babies and toddlers when I am out and about with a mix of envy and relief. I...
Early childhood friendships can be sweet and endearing, but young children are still working out a lot of social and emotional issues that need...
Just the other day, while I was perusing social media, a friend who is becoming a new mom in the next few weeks asked...

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Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis

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I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine often. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting...