General Parenting
Parenting
No more telling my daughter she killed the dog and other resolutions
It's here: The first post by could-be-new-to-you-but-will-become-your-new-virtual-bestie Mary Graham, of Trusty Chucks. We've followed her humorous yet real tales about parenting for a couple...
Blog
Should kids pay back parents for the costs of raising them?
"Congrats! You owe me one million dollars."
These were the words, from a mother to her son, the day he was chosen in the first...
Parenting
Seven Ways to Help Your Preschooler Love School
This article appears in our December 2015 issue of Indy’s Child Parenting Magazine. Flip through it here or pick up a copy today at your local...
Blog
Yelp’s Top Local Gifts for Kids
Trust us: We've been fangirling over Yelp Indy for years. So when they approached Indy's Child about writing a regular column, we were all...
Health
When Cancer Hits Home
This article appears in our November 2015 issue of Indy's Child Parenting Magazine. Pick up a copy at your local Marsh store, YMCA, public...
Blog
Don’t believe a word she says.
When First Born was three, her teacher asked me if we were planning a trip to Africa. The teacher said all First Born talked...
Parenting
What is the purpose of kindergarten?
"As parents, we want to make an informed decision of what kind of kindergarten classroom our children experience." How do you answer this for your child?
Online Spotlight
Deal Alert: Target Cartwheel has 50% off select toys thru 12/24
Alert, alert! Here's a little tip that has made its way to *my* holiday shopping watchlist:
Target Cartwheel - the fabulous app that offers another...
Things To Do
Neighborhood Toy Store Day is Nov. 14
The bells hanging from the door ring every time you enter Mass Ave Toys, followed by a cheery voice calling out from the front counter:...
Blog
I don’t want my kids to go to college. There I said it.
Even though our oldest is only in the 4th grade, my wife and I have already started thinking about college for our kids.
We've done...