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Why Saying “Child Care” Matters Now More Than Ever

We carefully chose our words every day in our conversations, texts, and social posts. The wrong word can cause pain or confusion, but the right word, shaped by thoughtful semantics, […]

Learning to Trust Myself Again

My goal for 2026 is to truly trust myself. I’ve made a lot of progress in this area, but somewhere along the way, I’ve slipped back into self-doubt—wanting reassurance that […]

Packable Family Games for Your Next Vacation

Spring break is just around the corner, and this year we're flying. Although flying with family certainly has its benefits, particularly when traveling across the country, packing needs to be [...]

Finally, My Team: Riding with the 29-0 Miami RedHawks

I’ve spent years cheering from the sidelines — not of basketball games, but of other people’s fandoms. My husband went to Butler, and I’ll admit, watching the Bulldogs make back-to-back […]

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 that has allowed me to thrive […]

See Circle City: Indianapolis Parks and Playgrounds

Beautiful weather is finally coming back in Indianapolis! Now is the time to pack up the kids and soak up that sunshine. Indianapolis Moms has rounded up our favorite Indianapolis […]

My Toddler Took Ice Skating Lessons… and Apparently, I Did Too

In January 2025, my husband and I signed up our hockey-obsessed 3.5-year-old, Theo, for toddler ice skating lessons at the Fuel Tank in Fishers, IN.  We weren’t totally sure if [...]

Simple Kitchen Habits That Cut Costs and Waste

Over the past few years, the size of my kitchen has ebbed and flowed, and so has my family’s income. Through these changes, I found myself searching for ways to […]

Fear was Stealing my Joy

I’m someone who finds joy and beauty in simple things. For those who know the Enneagram, I’m a classic 4; creative and sensitive through and through. But when it comes […]

When Mom’s Memory Starts to Go

This past summer, we received the devastating news that my mom, who has always had an impeccable memory, has Alzheimer’s disease. We had suspected it for months, and I noticed […]

How to Eat an Elephant and Other Advice We are Giving Our Tweens, Teens, and Young Adults

Take a look at our Christmas card photo this year, and you might think, “Yep, they’ve cracked the code.” Eleven glowingly healthy faces in athleisure and Nike Dunks… we’re a […]

Heart Smart Families: Practical Advice from Riley Children’s Health

Disclosure: This post is in partnership with Riley Children’s Health. Each February, we recognize American Heart Month which raises awareness about heart disease. Did you know that heart disease is […]