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Give Teachers a Larger Voice: An Educator’s Thoughts on Indiana’s Early Literacy Endorsement Requirement
Every educator knows how political education is. Everything from our contracts to our school boards to the state and federal laws that dictate our policies and requirements is political. Often […]
I Walked a Mile Every Day for a Year: This Is What I Learned
My pregnancies were night and day, and six months apart. In my first pregnancy, with my son, I was barely making it through the workday. I had nausea and vomiting […]
The Mental Load Is Real: 10 Ways ChatGPT Changed My Life as a Parent
Parenting is a full-contact sport. Meals to plan. Errands to run. “What is this weird rash?” Did I pay the electric bill? Who needs a snack? Why is someone crying? [...]
You Knew What You Were Signing Up For
Many of us grow up with a plan. A plan to find the perfect partner, get married, buy a house with a white picket fence, get a dog (or a [...]
My Daughter, Mean Girls, and the Lessons of International Women’s Month
Happy International Women's Month, which is one of my favorite months of the year. Any opportunity to celebrate women awakens something in my spirit. Women's History Month has always been [...]
A Moment That Took My Breath Away -Pregnancy Loss
In September, hours before we left on vacation with my in-laws, I found out that the heartbeats of my identical twin boys stopped. I keep re-reading that previous sentence, the […]
The Power of Naming What You Feel
As moms, we’re constantly checking in on everyone else—holding space, managing emotions, and carrying the invisible weight of motherhood. But how often do we pause long enough to check in […]
Your Hobbies Aren’t a Competition
As 2025 drew to a close, my friend shared her accomplishment of 20,000+ Peloton minutes for the year (nearly an hour a day, if you’re counting). Several friends finished 50+ […]
Rebuilding Happily Ever After
Two years ago next month, I watched my husband walk into a date, comfortably holding hands and laughing with his married co-worker. There was no truer definition of “out of […]
5 Need-to-Watch Irish Television Shows this Saint Patrick’s Day
Last year, I gave you a rundown of my favorite Irish movies as a sequel to my 2024 list of my favorite Irish books, and, as a way to kick-start […]
Cul-De-Sac Kids: The Value of a Neighborhood
I grew up in rural northeastern Indiana. My house was right outside of town, so close that when my twin sister and I missed the bus, we ran to school […]
15 Easter Events Around Indianapolis
Are you looking for something fun to do for the upcoming Easter holiday? Look no further! Check out our list of 15 fun Easter events around Indianapolis. We’ve got it […]