Tag: family
A Decade of Trying
We are not trying anymore. For ten years, my body has been trying to create a miracle. When we first started, we were decidedly...
I’m Nobody’s Grandbaby Anymore
Growing up, I was blessed to have eight grandparents involved in my life; four grands and four great grands. I had strong, close relationships...
National Love Your Pet Day: Five Ways to Celebrate Your Pet
Growing up, we always had a pet at home, and soon after I settled into adulthood, I got my first kitten, Evey. It was...
The Case of the 8 O’clocks: Five Ways to Make the...
Well, it’s that time again. 8:00 pm. The dreaded BEDTIME. The time where mommy becomes a raging monster. Words like brush your teeth come...
Grace for the New Year
Let’s just start by putting it all out there: 2020 was a mess. That’s putting it lightly.
I, like almost every other person on the...
An Open Letter to My First, On the Eve of My...
As I sit here typing this, my third baby is squirming around in my belly, 38 weeks huge and threatening to come any day....
Going Beyond Crafts: Exploring Process Art at Home
My favorite place in my preschool classroom is always the art center. Whether we are painting, drawing, or sculpting, I love to create alongside...
What Are His Gifts?
Nearly two years ago, I was asked a simple question that has stuck with me to this day.
It was a busy week at the...
Five Tips on How to Parent Like You Have Always Wanted...
We are all getting to the point of too much closeness with the ones we love these days and although it is a huge...
What About Those Masks: Tips for Masking Up Your Family
Currently the state of Indiana is under a mask mandate for everyone over the age of two while in public places. As we continue...
Goodbye Summer: Back to School Printable Signs for the Family
And just like that, school is back in session for so many families! While the last four months seemed like an eternity, the summertime...
Ask the Expert: IU Health Vaccinations During the Crisis
Now more than ever, parents are taking a mama and papa bear approach to parenting. The protection of our children has become more strict...
Back to School in a Pandemic: Why Aren’t We Protecting Our...
I was a public school teacher for thirteen years. My kids attend public schools, and I will proudly say that if there is one...
Mask Up Hoosiers – Where You Can Get Face Masks in...
Starting today, anyone in Marion County will be required to wear masks in public places. Before we share where to get face masks in...