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Best Podcasts for Boys

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We love a good podcast around our house and I've found them to be a magical tool for keeping peace when dinner or the carpool line become a little too boisterous. Yes, my boys are constantly moving, but the minute I cue up one of these podcasts, they're transformed into still and silent listeners. If you're looking for the best podcasts for boys...or girls (these are all ... Read More

Giving Kids Magazine Subscriptions As Gifts

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  Topic: Kids Magazine Subscriptions as Gifts, Minimalist Non-Toy Gifts for Kids As I look around our house at the toys that are overflowing our closets and filling every square cubby bookshelf we own, I'm pretty convinced that my kids don't need any more toys for Christmas. Or at least not 127 different toys from all their friends and family. I try to put together a ... Read More

Riding the Red Line With Kids – Tips for Using Indy’s Public Transit

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Have you heard? There's an exciting new way to explore Indianapolis! After years of planning (and a long construction season), the new rapid transit bus system known as the Red Line is open. And while you might think that riding the IndyGo's Red Line with kids is a little intimidating, you don't need to worry at all. This fun and family-friendly way of getting around town is ... Read More

Downtown Indianapolis with Kids

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Visiting Indianapolis with your kids? Looking for things to do with your family in the Circle City? Look no further! Downtown Indianapolis, with its affordable attractions and easily managed size makes for the perfect family getaway right here in the Midwest. Want to give it a whirl? Here's a sample itinerary for your tour of downtown Indianapolis with kids. What to Do in ... Read More

Indianapolis Foodie Experiences Just for Kids

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Chicken nuggets, french fries, PB&J. There's a reason these pop up as frequent options on the kids menu. They're pretty standard kids fare because that's what most kids like. But sometimes you luck out and have a kiddo with a really well-developed palate (I could try and claim superior parenting but I have one of each...so it's probably just luck). It's always fun to ... Read More