Tag: toddler
A Mother’s Quest: Finding a Doll with Glasses
“It’s important for children to see themselves reflected in their toys.”
It is 11:48 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and this quote from psychologist Dr....
Toddler Separation Anxiety: The Monday Mom Struggle
Here we go--another painful start to the week. Toddler separation anxiety is brutal. And if you’re like me, the guilt and anguish I feel...
Confessions of a Tired Pregnant Woman
I'm in the final "push" (pun intended) of pregnancy, and I'm tired. With this being my third, I feel like I have some knowledge...
Stroller Running Like a Mother
I’m not proud of the texts I sent the first few times I ran with my daughter in a stroller.
It was hot. It was...
Learning To Love The Messiness Of Childhood Play
My mother was a four-year-old preschool teacher for many years. And not just any teacher, the kind of teacher every child should experience at...
Five Tips for Budget-Friendly Kid’s Birthday Parties
I love to plan my kids’ birthday parties. I love writing pun-filled invitations, picking out themed menu items, and coming up with cute decorations....
Boredom Busters for Summer, Weekends, or Whenever!
Somehow the summer months pass in the blink of an eye and yet drag on for centuries all at once. The same can be...
Death By A Thousand Details
There’s tired, then exhausted, fatigued, dead, and finally, if you take a left turn at the seventh circle of hell and go down three...
I Lost Myself in Marriage and Motherhood
One morning, I walked by the mirror a few months ago, saw my reflection, and didn’t recognize the person looking back at me. It...
To Indianapolis, The City I Love
Born and raised in the Indianapolis area, I found myself moving away after high school. I moved to West Lafayette to attend Purdue for...
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...
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....
Babies Don’t Keep and Neither do the Seasons
When I had my oldest son, I was often told “babies don’t keep” and to enjoy all of the little milestones and moments. Although...