Tag: parenting
It’s Not My Season
Before I had kids, I imagined myself as a mom who wakes up before her kids. I would wake up at 5:30 am, work...
Sensory Processing Disorder: Getting Help For The Overwhelm
As a pediatrician, I have worked with many families dealing with Sensory Processing Disorder. Kelly Jones, another Indianapolis Moms writer, explains this disorder as “basically...
Tommy Has An Owwie: My Son And His Compassionate Response
My son has always been an emotionally sensitive child. Even before he could express himself verbally, his expressions conveyed a world full of compassion...
Surprise, Kids! We’re Going on Vacation
We love to travel as a family. Typically, we talk about destinations, pick dates, and then wait. And wait. And wait. And answer “how...
Feeding Babies: Mothers Helping Mothers
Being a mother is never an easy job and will never be. But this generation of young moms has experienced it all in the...
Kindergarten Graduation: Wishes For My Son
Every May, students around the country throw on the cap and gown, march in single file to Pomp and Circumstance, and move their tassel....
It’s Time to Include More Males in the Online Parenting Conversation
Think about parenting experts you follow on social media. Is it “Big Little Feelings”? Or “Simply on Purpose”? Do you rely on “Scary Mommy”...
Lessons from Therapy: What My Toddler Taught Me in the Mess
My toddler will be four in November, and for the last ten months, we have gone to speech therapy weekly at our local hospital....
Tips and Tricks for a Road Trip with Little Ones
The first time our family of five attempted a road trip, things did not go according to plan. Things began to fall off the...
Life Lessons Learned After Going Viral on TikTok
I’ve been in love with TikTok since the beginning of 2020. At first, I started just watching funny videos and dance trends, and then...
Mommy, Will You Play With Me?
“Mommy, will you play with me?” I hear this question at least five times before I enjoy my breakfast. When my kindergartener gets home...
Don’t Put Me in a Box… Why Can’t I Do It...
I’m angry about my options. This week I made a decision, and I wish it weren’t a lose-lose. Usually, mindset is everything, yet real...
The Struggle is Real: Scaling Back Screen Time and Video Games
It started about three years ago with a surprise Christmas present for my son that yielded squeals of joy and excitement but now, three...
Good Touch Vs. Bad Touch
After years of working in the education system, one thing I know is that our school does right every year in the spring by...