Mindy Hayward-Hauck
Mindy is a Columbus native and stay-at-home-mama to a “spirited” 3.5-year-old boy, Asher, and a “sassy” 2-year-old girl, Penelope. A self-described fitness junkie, she loves being outside and active with her babies in Stroller Strides classes as both a participant and an instructor, as well as training for her next 5K, 10K or half-marathon.
When she’s not working on her fitness, Mindy can be found working on her artistic endeavors. She’s the director of a contemporary worship praise band in Grandview, and has also been known to grace various theatrical stages throughout the Columbus area as an actor/singer/dancer.
Parents’ Day Out Programs
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Traveling with Toddlers: A Cautionary Tale
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Parents’ Day Out: Kid-free time for stay-at-home parents
Let's paint a picture.
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Mama Said I’m Burned Out
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Remembering Santaland
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Christmas in Columbus: Performances for the whole family
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‘Tricky’ things you can do with Halloween ‘treats’
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Keep that jogging stroller out – It’s STILL race season!
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Saying Good-Bye to the Dream
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“I Have Always Depended on the Kindness of Strangers.”
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