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Pregnancy
Fitness and Pregnancy
Staying healthy during pregnancy is essential, but there's more to it than good nutrition. While some women may be wary about working out while...
Infants
Top Ten Baby Names
Here’s the ten most popular names of 2014 according to Babycenter.com. Is your child’s name on the list?
Girls’ names
1. Sophia
2. Emma
3. Olivia
4. Ava
5. Isabella
6....
Camp
Camp – the Quintessential Childhood Experience
Childhood is a time of profound change and development. It is exciting and cause for trepidation at the same time. When it comes to...
Special Needs
Date Nights for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
For many parents of children with special needs, planning a date night can be especially anxiety provoking, as preparing their children for this experience...
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Five in February
February is a great month to stay inside and visit some of downtown Indy’s best attractions and venues. Here are our top five picks...
Autism
Autism Early Intervention
Growing awareness about autism is fueling a push for earlier intervention aimed at shoring up deficits in a child’s brain development giving them a...
Special Needs
Special Needs Adoption
Do you think anyone will want me?
The quiet question from a 14 year-old girl with special needs still sticks with Anna Wolak, Director of...
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Going Overboard
From elementary school science projects to college applications, kids look to their parents for guidance. But at what point is our help no longer...
Schools & Education
Preparing for the IEP Meeting
Indianapolis mom Erin S. first learned about Individualized Education Programs, or IEPs, when her youngest son was identified as having ADHD. “Prior to him...
Schools & Education
What’s Cool at Public School
Student engagement is the spark that lights a flame of interest, which can ignite a fire that grows into a passion. In order to...
Schools & Education
Fast Friends
Navigating the waters of childhood friendships can be surprisingly difficult for parents. How do help your kids learn how to make friends? What if...
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Community Spotlight
Creating a Culture of Peace
The 17th Annual Martin Luther King Community Festival will feature more than 30 local organizations, vendors and community connections. Families...
Schools & Education
Education 101
Greater Indianapolis is home to a wide variety of school alternatives. While parents are fortunate to have so many choices available, the sheer number...
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Cabin Fever Guide
Be prepared for whatever this season has in store for us. Try one of these ideas for kids to burn off their energy that’s...
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Introducing Your Child to the Arts
This summer, 6-year-old Uma Manning and her brother, 10-year-old Jackson, took a week-long art camp at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Uma's teacher was...
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The Importance of Preschool Enrichment
Stephanie Becher has the pleasure of listening to her two-year-old daughter sing songs she learned from her preschool enrichment class at The Music Playhouse. Her daughter's...
Blog
My Kind of Hero Quest
I had a crazy "talking to the TV" moment this evening that helped me figure out the reason behind my lifelong obsession with "The...
Featured
Indianapolis Birthday Party Fun
Celebrating your kids' milestones is one of the best parts of being a parent. While backyard birthday parties are awesome, sometimes it's nice to...
Blog
No More Tears
I've been watching lots of friends posts lately about their kids' first days of school. Many of them are filled with pangs of mourning...
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Joint Birthday Party Ideas
Looking to add a little extra pizzazz to your child's joint birthday party? Then check out these local options for some fun and exciting...