Tag: support
Why I’m Investing in T-Shirts That Speak My Values
Recently, I watched a video where a woman of color shared something that stuck with me: she appreciates shirts that help indicate when a...
Indianapolis Moms Guide to Navigating Local Food Resources
With the rising costs of groceries and the delay of SNAP benefits, Central-Indiana Hoosiers showed up sharing food resources and supporting their community. Across...
You are Political Because Everything is Political
“I’m not political, so I don’t keep up with the news on those types of issues.”
When a colleague said this to me the other...
Restore Your Core PT: Your Local Experts in Physical Therapy
When it comes to pelvic floor recovery and rehabilitation, finding the right physical therapist can make all the difference. Moms of the Indianapolis area...
Dear Dr. M: A Love Letter to Our Pediatrician
Dear Dr. M.,
You, Dr. M., are the doctor that I never knew I needed. When my husband and I were about to become parents,...
The Trauma of Attempted Suicide
This blog post discusses topics related to suicide, which may be distressing for some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling, please...
The Speech Therapist Who Saved My Life
It was December 2015. Our family moved from Florida to Grand Rapids, Michigan in the Spring. In mid-November, I gave birth to my second...
Seasoned Mamas Matter Too
As a seasoned mama with two babies under my wing, I find myself in the "in-between."
I'm not surrounded by the community that often comes...
Moms Under Pressure
Somewhere in my youth, I must have believed that there was an actual "supermom" gene that fueled other moms but skipped me. As I...
When Your Politics Become Your Religion
Politics and religion don't mix—two things we never talk about. Politics are private, and religion is personal. Trying to mix them will just upset...
School Choice: The Lack of Supportiveness
Recently, I was in a setting with a new group of moms and was one of the only ones who sent my child to...
RSD and Motherhood
My ADHD diagnosis came with several revelations. At 32, I received my official diagnosis, though I knew long before that I had quirks that...
Know Before You Go: Riley Emergency Care at IU Health North
If you're like me, you worry about the unknown. Especially when it comes to your children, you might worry about having to take them...
How To Support Someone Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
As a breast cancer survivor, I’m often asked by people with newly diagnosed friends, family, or colleagues: “What can I do to support them?”
Honestly,...