We live in a very scary world.
Terrorism. Poisoned water. Mass shootings. Hate crimes. Infectious disease outbreaks.
Every time we turn on the television or click into social media, we're bombarded with reasons to be afraid. Good reasons. Reasons for hiding...
Sleep. Since we first bought him home from the hospital, sleep has been our greatest challenge as parents. Three years in, and in the midst of transitioning to a toddler bed, and little has changed.
If the NSA is snooping...
We have lived in Kansas City for almost 10 years now, but it wasn't until three years ago when our daughter was a toddler that we really explored the city during the holiday season. We quickly fell in love with the...
Pre-Black Friday prices. Black Friday. Cyber Weekend. Cyber Monday. This week was all about BUY, BUY, BUY.
My mission each holiday season though is to combat the materialism and the clutter of the season with giving back. Sometimes that means bringing cookies and...
With the holidays approaching, the subject of Christmas is coming up in conversation. And in my circle of moms, it’s not always a joyous topic. “My kids don’t even play with the toys they already have.” “I’m already dreading...
Ring in the new year with the whole family – and be done before nap time!
Kansas City Moms Blog, together with Pinstripes of Overland Park, Prairiefire and Pediatric Partners, P.A., are hosting an end-of-the-year event for the entire family.
Included in your ticket for...
The holidays are a special time. A time to be thankful, to revel in the joy sparkling in our children’s eyes and a reason to spend precious moments with the ones we hold dear. The memories we make hold an...
Five boys happily, yet crazily run around my house. Around and around. Tromping upstairs. Turn around! Back downstairs. Hurry!
They disappear into the back yard. They're all clad in turtle shells and capes holding Nerf guns, weapons and anything else...
Hi, mama! Winter is coming, and this is a great time to chat about some car seat safety reminders. We have all seen the sanctimommy who just can't keep herself from dispensing unsolicited advice. I promise it won't be like that!
I am...
We’ve all heard at least one old wives’ tale about how to get pregnant. Elevate your hips for 20 minutes after intercourse, maintain a certain position during intercourse, use a lubricant to help the sperm swim faster. The list...
As the holidays approach and the busy family travel season is upon us, it is once again time to start preparing our airplane apology letters. As is tradition these days (at least since 2014), we write a from our children's...
I don't even know what made me take a pregnancy test that day. The only time I'd ever seen two pink lines was after my fertility specialist confirmed our IVF pregnancies with blood work. I would run home after...
Dr. Jean Pallotto is a neonatologist who delivers and treats babies in a variety of high-risk situations. She is the Medical Director of the Children’s Mercy Intensive Care Nursery and also serves as a professor of pediatrics at the...
It's here! Kansas City Moms Blog is proud to present the 2016 edition of shopKC. We are thrilled to bring you holiday gift ideas from some of Kansas City's finest small businesses. From clothing to food, ways to improve your...
Unless you live in a cave somewhere, you've likely heard of the Broadway sensation, Hamilton. (If not, go listen to the soundtrack, like, now.) I commute with my kids every day, and we listen to it almost every day...
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...
