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Anxiety and Parenting
Worrying about our child is a normal part of parenting, especially in today’s day and age. Parents are bombarded with information about how to raise heathy, well-rounded, confident children through social media, parenting “experts”...
Helping You Become a Mom is More Than a Job for Me, It’s a...
It’s your delivery day! First off, welcome to the day that will change your life… forever. As a labor and delivery nurse and a mother, I am telling you this to prepare you for...
The Best Summer Ever is at Y Day Camps
Summer day camp at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City provides kids with adventures, healthy fun, personal growth and friendships that can take a so-so summer and turn it into a memory that...
My Vulnerable Marriage
It only took about 20 minutes into my first session for my therapist to say the words I had unknowingly been waiting to hear. They seemed so obvious when spoken so matter of factly,...
Your Questions About Life Insurance, Answered
Life insurance policies provide a variety of benefits and are available for nearly every life stage and income. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions people have about life insurance.
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When the Screen Went Dark
In this technology driven age, we tried a rather extreme experiment recently. We put our kids on a 3 week long, interactive screens fast. No video games, no tablets, no computers, no cheap handheld...
Protect Your Family With An Estate Plan
When you are a parent of young children, estate planning isn't your biggest concern. You are dealing with never-ending laundry, shuttling your kids to and from school, play-dates and appointments, and generally keeping your...
Top Tips for Healthy Smiles
When does my toddler really need to go to the dentist? When can they brush on their own? Do sweet snacks really hurt?
If your house is anything like mine, getting teeth brushed every night...
Multisport to Motherhood
I’m not a mom yet. (Yes, I know this is a blog “by moms, for moms,” but hear me out.) My husband and I hope to start a family in the somewhat near future,...
Paying for College Soon? Time to Make a Game Plan
It may seem like your child went from taking their first step to starting high school in the blink of an eye. Now they’re talking about moving away and going to college. This can...
Smashing Stereotypes and Raising Awareness | World Down Syndrome Day
Like most people, my husband and I were so excited to welcome another baby into our family. We were even more thrilled to learn that our third child was a boy. Our two older...
Simple Ways to Teach your Kids About Money
Hoping to raise financially smart kids? Encouraging positive attitudes about money early on can have a lasting impact on their financial habits as they grow older. And continuing to praise good financial choices and...
Teresa Maxwell: Radio Celebrity, Mom and Weight Loss Success Story
I met Teresa Maxwell from the Rocket & Teresa Morning Show on Mix 93.3 at my first job out of college. I was a young 20-something trying to learn the ins and outs of...
Time for a First Checkup
My daughter is 22 months old and attached to her pacifier. She barely opens her mouth for me to brush her teeth. Needless to say, I wasn’t looking forward to her first dental checkup....
My Newborn’s Broken Heart Story
I was 28 weeks pregnant when my water broke. I remember not feeling well that day and just shrugged it off to pregnancy pains.
I went to my local emergency room in Pittsburg, Kan. The...