Whether it’s planned or completely unexpected, when your baby is in the NICU, life just gets overwhelming. My son was rushed to Children’s Mercy by ambulance early in the morning on his third day of life. I was completely...
We were home for just six hours before I was worried something wasn't right with him. Every time I would change his diaper, it would be dry. I honestly couldn’t even remember the last time he had peed. Was...
When I was in early high school, somewhere around 13 years ago, there was a saying going around. A saying, it seemed, everybody thought was over-the-moon hilarious, but I never really got it. The saying was, “your mom goes...
We've all been there right? Elbow deep in vomit or poop (take your pick), you haven't showered in what feels like ACTUAL months, something sticky is on your foot, goldfish crumbs are all over the floor, the diaper bag...
September is Hunger Action Month which means there's no better time than right now to educate your children and get involved with addressing food insecurity here in Kansas City. Here are four ways you can partner with Harvesters in...
I was raised by a stay at home mom. Scratch that. I was raised by the most amazing stay at home mom. At age 21, my mom graduated college to became a dental assistant and soon after married my...
I had plans of being a cool mom with an SUV. I had one kid and a Honda Pilot. Life was good. Then I was pregnant with #2, and my #1 kid developed a penchant for flinging open doors....
Dropping kids off at school, chauffeuring them to after-school activities, or just making a quick run to the grocery store—here in KC, almost all of us drive our kids around every day. And, let’s face it—too much time in...
"You're moving where?" said a well-meaning friend one morning when I told her the good news that we found a super cute house.
"A few blocks east of Troost. A little bungalow south of Rockhurst."
"Oh," she replied and didn't say...
Preschool to kindergarten is a tough transition. It means less sleep, less freedom and less family time. It also means more work, more rules and more distance between friends in different school districts. It’s a major change that is...
This morning my daughter and I were snuggling in her bed, talking about whatever it is that three year olds talk about at 6:30 in the morning, when she piped up with the words that broke my working mom...
Everyone looks forward to Friday, especially Friday nights. But, after you become a parent, Friday night and the weekend mean something totally different! As I watch my younger co-workers happily pack their bags, grab their keys and head out...
It's hard to believe that in 2017, we still have to live in fear of being bullied or attacked because of the color of our skin or our gender. Watching the news lately, reminds me that everything I need to...
We’ve all been there. It’s a Friday night, the refrigerator is depleted from the week’s school lunches and the thought of cooking and cleaning up another meal sounds about as exciting as a trip to the gynecologist.
You deserve it...
My son was 11 months old in when my army reserve unit was given its mobilization orders to be part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Before this point, being in the army had meant one weekend a month and two weeks in...
Your Guide To KC
10 Taco Spots to Try in Kansas City
From traditional taquerias serving authentic Mexican flavors to trendy eateries with innovative spins on classic recipes, Kansas City has something to satisfy every taco...
