Favorite Books for Kids in K-8th Grade
Reading for Fun All Year Long So, your kids made it through their summer reading list. But there are plenty of reasons to keep reading for fun year-round. According to Healthline, reading can increase your child’s IQ, their sense of empathy, and their vocabulary. It can also improve their memory, their sleep quality, and even […]
Keeping Kids Busy in Indy This Summer
Not only does school give kids an education, it also gives them structure. So, when summer rolls around, and all of that structure suddenly goes out the window, what’s your child supposed to do all day? Here are just a few, screen-free ways to keep your kids busy and entertained all summer long. Activities They […]
A Family-Friendly Juneteenth in Indianapolis
Every year on June 19th, we celebrate a very important holiday called Juneteenth. But it’s not just an important day in Black history—it’s also an important day in American history. It started all the way back in 1863, when American slaves were freed through the Emancipation Proclamation. But here’s what often gets lost in the […]
A Go-to Guide of Resources for Indy’s Parents
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re a parent. And even though that might sound like it’s just one job, it’s really more like a thousand. Because in the eyes of our children, we’re mentors, motivational speakers, and life coaches. We’re chefs and chauffeurs, providers and disciplinarians. Simply put, we’re their everything. And […]
10 Simple Ways to Protect the Environment From Home
There might be as many as two trillion planets in the observable universe. And as far as we can tell, there’s only one that can actually sustain life: ours. That’s why it’s so important for us to take care of this place—there are no other options. In honor of Earth Month, this article gives you […]
An Introduction to Women’s History Month
Today’s women run for office, start successful companies, and play professional sports. In fact, they do everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more. But it wasn’t always like that. Not so long ago, women couldn’t vote, own property, or even open a bank account. While white men were given those rights at birth, the women […]
Celebrating Indiana’s Black Achievers for Black History Month
February is Black History Month—a time to honor our Black leaders, achievers, and historical figures. But this month isn’t just about honoring the past; it’s also about shaping the future. And we can do exactly that by encouraging our kids to learn about and get inspired by some of the many success stories that came […]
A Parent’s Guide to Flu Season
We’re back into flu season. And while a lot of people accept the flu as inevitable, maybe they shouldn’t. Because the flu can develop into much more serious conditions, like pneumonia and bronchitis. It can worsen existing medical conditions, like asthma. And it can even result in hospitalization. But it doesn’t have to come to […]