Indianapolis Parenting Examiner

Help others in Indianapolis on Thanksgiving

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:15:12 -0700

help others have a thankful ThanksgivingWheeler Mission MinistriesIf you are looking to do something new this Thanksgiving, or try to work off the pounds before you eat them, you need to sign up for the 7th annual Drumstick Dash.The Drumstick Dash is...

Being prepared: emergencies, recession, job loss, saving money, pt. 5.2.2-specific items (women)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:04:32 -0700

In recent articles we have discussed being prepared for the emergencies that we all know we should be ready for. The topics covered were money, water, food & first aid. Since then I have moved on to being prepared for a more serious emergency. Af...

Being prepared: emergencies, recession, job loss, saving money, pt. 5.2.1-specific items (children)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:23:59 -0700

Children's Survival Kit from SafeMart.comBeing prepared is something that we should all do, especially if there are others relying upon us. We are on the topic of survival kits, which are meant to sustain for a long amount of time, should some disast...

Try Care.com for free to find Indianapolis caregivers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:12 -0700

Since Since November is National Family Caregiver Month, Care.com is offering a free trial weekend, beginning today.This weekend you can search their database for all sorts of caregivers. From special needs, pets, babysitters and more. You can post a...

Reminder: get an extra hour tonight!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:48:12 -0700

Don't forget that tonight is daylight savings. The change will take place at 2am, so be sure to set your clocks back one hour.

See full article on daylight savings for fall 2009.

Care.com contest for family caregivers

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:32:33 -0700

Do you have a family member or loved one that has been an exceptional caregiver this past year? Have they been an inspiration to you and others? Then they may be a candidate for the new contest at care.com.November is National Family Caregivers month...

Daylight savings clock change this weekend

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:19:55 -0700

don't forget to change your clocks this weekend!ca;msw"Spring forward; fall back." This is how I remember which way to set my clocks when it's time to change them.This Sunday at 2am, daylight savings time will end. WorldTimeEngine.com is a ...

Safe places to trick or treat this Halloween in Indianapolis

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:51:10 -0700

Sometimes figuring out where to trick or treat can be as frustrating as finding the right costume. However, there are many options for places to trick or treat with your little ones. &n...

Halloween crafts for the family

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:04:05 -0700

ca; mswHave you already gone to the local pumpkin patch? Want to do some Halloween crafts this year? Regardless of your stance on what can be a controversial holiday for some, here you can find crafts or the whole family, Halloween, or just autumnal....

Coping & recovering after the loss of a child

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:06:12 -0700

Caden JoelleOctober is National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month. Losing a child is, I imagine, one of those life happenings for which you cannot prepare yourself. I do not know how I would react to such a situation. One of my good friend...

Being prepared: emergencies, recession, job loss, saving money, pt. 5.1- survival kit - food

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:54:06 -0700

Being prepared for emergencies is essential for any parent. Most recently we talked about medical emergencies and first aid supplies. Being prepared for a medical emergency, loss of income, and even going without power for a while is very important.&...

Win an XBox 360, one week left

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:36:03 -0700

Gameroom GiveawayWe only have one week left to vote to help Riley Children's Hospital and be entered to win an XBox 360 from the Gameroom Giveaway. That's 10 votes each day, so you would have 70 entries, upping your chances of winning! The contest e...

Traveling with children in Indianapolis

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:53:45 -0700

make sure everyone is belted in & secure before leavingBeing the beginning of October means that fall break will soon be here. Fall break may mean a road trip for you and your family, as it does for us. It may also be the kick off of holiday tra...

Where to find pumpkin patches around Indianapolis

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:15:47 -0700

Halloween is only a short time away... do you have your pumpkins yet? Even if you don't celebrate Halloween, pumpkins are still a fun autumn decoration, and can even be used in the kitchen.Gardens.com has a long list of pumpkin patches in Indiana, di...

Being prepared: emergencies, recession, job loss, saving money, pt.4- medical & first aid supplies

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:35:58 -0700

ca; mswHaving children around the house all but guarantees there will be some sort of accident. The first thing you have to do is stay clam. You will only excite your child further if you react with panic.If you have been reading my articles on prepa...

The Indy Baby & Toddler Expo in Indianapolis

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:15 -0700

Beginning on Saturday, October 17th, the Indy Baby & Toddler Expo will be in town for two days. The expo will be at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The hours on Saturday are 10am- 5pm, and Sunday from 11am-4pm. You can purchase tickets online...

Indianapolis Children's Museum, adult admission for the child price

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:39:19 -0700

Beginning August 24th and running through September 30th, The Indianapolis Children's Museum is offering adult admission at the child price. That is $5 off! All you need is to print this coupon, and present it when you go. The hours of the...

Win an XBox 360, help Riley Children's Hospital & the Children's Miracle Network

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:20:25 -0700

This is a Gameroom Give-away, presented by XBox 360, helping the Children's Miracle Network. What you do is actually quite simple. You register to vote for your favorite children's hospital. Since we are in Indianapolis, we would vote for Riley Child...

Being prepared: emergencies, recession, job loss, saving money, pt.3- canning, preserving

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:38:21 -0700

I know of few greater feelings of self- accomplishment than when you can your own food. Not only have you prepared food to your exact liking, you have stored it in such a way that you can use it in the future.An other upside to canning, is that you c...

Enter to win a year of free child care

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:44:00 -0700

Care.com is offering their members a chance to win free child care... for a YEAR! All you have to do is sign up.Care.com provides localized options in Indianapolis for child care, special needs, senior care, pet care, tutoring & house keeping. Th...