Finding the holy grail of stories that feature good principles, prose and pictures for preschoolers isn’t easy. I’ve spent time trawling the library and internet, so you don’t have to.
I’m an English literature major. About the only thing my degree...
“This too shall pass.”
“It gets easier.”
“The fog will lift.”
“You have your hands full!”
We’ve all heard these statements from friends, family or well-meaning bystanders as we tiredly rock a crying baby or try to race through the grocery store before...
Dear Husband,
It was a question that you asked during my pregnancy — “How am I supposed to be a good father when I didn’t have one?”
I didn’t have an answer then because I don’t know what it’s like to...
Note: This post is sponsored by and written in collaboration with Maize Virtual Preparatory School.
School is out and summer is ramping up. Those dog days of summer can sometimes seem like an eternity. With a bit of planning, summer...
My first baby registries included things like cute little hooded towels, bottles with colic-free guarantees (Ha.) and all the cloth diapers. Third babies are a totally different ballgame. Other than a never ending gift card to Starbucks, here's what...
It’s hard. There’s no candy coating it. I feel like a bottle of wine is in order just to get through writing about it, because it’s something no child ever wants to face. Parents die. More often than not,...
Last summer I learned about the Beanstalk Children's Garden in Swope Park and arranged for my moms group to make a visit so we could check it out. We didn't make it until August when it was brutally hot, but there...
Depression. It seems like it is everywhere and yet no one is willing to talk about it. It isn't just feeling sad. It's feeling utterly hopeless. It's having a fantastic day and not being able to enjoy a single...
When we first moved into our house, our twin boys had recently turned five years old. They had several years of toddlerhood balance bike practice and therefore quickly mastered the art of riding pedal bikes with minimal scraped knees,...
Do you listen to podcasts? Over the past several months, I went from never opening my Podcast app to becoming a podcast-addict. I love to listen to them in the morning when I’m getting ready for work (unless I...
This time 5 years ago, I was desperate to become a mother.
At this point we knew that IVF would most likely be our only option for conceiving. I was OK with that, but I don't think I could've anticipated the roller coaster...
Crunchy, adjective - Having a healthy diet and way of living; natural; earthy
My journey down the “crunchy” rabbit hole started with a set of plastic spoons given to me at a baby shower. Everything else I received that day, from pacifiers to sippy cups, proudly boasted “BPA Free”...
Mom brain. It is the reason I keep deodorant and a tooth brush in my desk at work. It is the reason I keep a bag of diapers and wipes in the car at all times. It is the...
According to the always reliable internet, this summer we are in JUST the right spot for outdoor dining! I don't know about you, but heating up your house for summery meals on the patio or a picnic blanket just...
I’m the mom of a third-grader (almost fourth) and a sixth-grader (almost seventh). I have made it another year simply being the Plates-and-Cups Mom.
I think I should actually state it thusly: I am THE Plates-and-Cups Mom. This is a...
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...
