Hospital or home birth?
In-home nanny or daycare?
A firm “no” or redirection?
Superman or Monster pajamas?
Public or private or homeschool?
If you stop to consider all the big and small decisions we make for our children each day—even by default, at times—parenting...
Ah, the first birthday. It’s an exciting milestone, all right. Mama, you’ve made it a whole year! You kept a tiny human alive and (mostly) happy for 365 days.
While you’re putting together your little one’s big celebration, keep this...
“Be safe. Be respectful. Be kind.”
They are the words I whisper to my son as we stand, foreheads together, surrounded by the toys and kids of my mother’s home daycare, giving quick goodbyes before I head to work. He...
Dear Half-Finished Cup of Coffee,
Mornings seem better when you're around. I appreciate you, even if you sometimes feel neglected or forgotten. Sitting alone there on the bathroom counter. Or the dresser. The fireplace. The washing machine. Oh yeah, the...
Whether you’re a Kansas City native, transplant, mom or just an everyday Twitter lover looking for an enjoyable timeline with KC flair, this list is for you. As we’re grabbing our phones and scrolling Twitter on a daily basis–whether...
Well, as I sit here the heat index is 112 degrees so I would like to start this post off by telling you that BBQ timing is flexible. A BBQ can be for breakfast. Lately, it's so hot that...
Village (and tribe) posts seem to be all the rage right now on social media. Have you noticed that? Clever memes, heartfelt blog posts, post from media outlets, and friends sharing stories and photos of their own “village” or...
This post was written as part of a collaboration with Topgolf; however, all opinions shared here are those of the contributor who wrote them.
Confession time. Even though I live just a few blocks from Overland Park's Topgolf, it intimidates...
Thou shall never interrupt a mama taking a late night shower. Unless you're sneaking in to quickly tell her how much you love her or to hand her some more of those fancy hotel shower soaps. Maybe you could...
Naming a baby is kind of a big deal.
In grade school, I remember paging through the ancient baby name book my mom had purchased when she was pregnant with my sister, and writing lists of my favorite names. Since...
When it comes to having a Mom's Night Out (MNO), my motto is: if you plan it, they will come! Don't sit around waiting for friends to plan something, they're probably waiting around themselves. Reach out to one friend...
In the last four years, I've done a lot of shopping with my daughter and over time, I've figured out the stores that I know she sees as a "treat" to visit and are more than just a place to run...
This post was written as part of a collaboration with Farmland Foods; however, all opinions shared here are those of the contributor who wrote them.
It was a day of awesome. And a lot of sunscreen.
When we parked our minivan...
Dear Mom,
I see you over there, the one with the allergic kid. Looking worried, looking tired. I saw how you hovered near the playground searching the ground for errant animal crackers or peanuts, the offending food that could send...
Pool passes, swim lessons, summer camps, and team baseball: these are the quintessential children’s activities of summer! Unfortunately, it can take a few years for kids to really grow into those activities. So how does a mom pass these...
Your Guide To KC
Where to Trapshoot in Kansas City with Teens, Tweens
The rise of tweens and teens seeking sports outside the traditional football, soccer, basketball, volleyball route has been on a steady incline for the...
