As I sit here typing, it's 8:45 p.m. My children have "been in bed" for 45 minutes. They are still awake. One is crying because he wants to sleep on the couch. One is whining because he is thirsty....
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Dear KCMB Readers,
This note of gratitude is being written on behalf of 2014’s Mom of the Year, Maggie Sabato –...
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Parenting is hard. Shaping little humans is the most difficult thing most of us have ever done. There are so many things I wish I had been...
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It’s time to open the windows and doors and let the sunshine in! Better yet, get the kids outdoors and enjoy what nature has to...
My husband grew up on the other side of the world. We met during a summer job at Yellowstone National Park during college, and while our backgrounds and life experience were as different as they could be, we were...
"Middle school is coming. And I'm seriously considering homeschooling to avoid the bullying," Ashley said as we watched our two daughters playing in the sand with their younger siblings. "Middle school was horrible for me."
"Me too," I said, remembering...
My gut reaction when I think about camping with kids is ::: groan ::: "Do I have to???" And this reaction is really because I don't absolutely, 100% love camping. My kids, on the other hand, LOVE it! In...
There are no raises or promotions when it comes to the job of motherhood. No parking space next to the door or employee appreciation lunch.
But as fellow mothers, battling in the trenches day in and day out, we know...
If you're like me, you find yourself running out of shampoo and deodorant and toothpaste at the worst possible times. So, last year, after one unfortunate day of smelling like my husband's deodorant all day at work (sorry, honey!)...
Ah, the dreaded pacifier. The nook. The binky. Or, if you're at our house, just plain 'ol bink. For some kids, it's their lifeline. They can't leave home without it. They can't sleep without it. They can't "be" without this...
It’s not quite 9 a.m. and the dishwasher is going, the laundry machine whirring in ritualistic harmony. I’ve worked out, written three emails, balanced the budget, changed two dirty diapers (of two different culprits), held an attitude adjustment session,...
Note: This post is sponsored by, and written in collaboration with, Leavenworth Virtual School. The author, Kerrie McLoughlin, is the chaos-loving, homeschooling mama of 5 living in Overland Park. You can find her (and all her offshoot projects) at...
Birthdays are difficult. As moms, we use our kids' birthdays as a time to reflect on the past year, wiping a tear or two away at how quickly it is all flying by. We take this occasion to marvel...
I have a newborn. Isn't he cute?
Is he still cute when I tell you that this picture was taken in the 3 a.m. hour?
I also have a "morning person" toddler, a dog who takes up far more of the bed...
Our primary goal in creating this site was to connect Kansas City moms both online and offline in meaningful and lasting community. For the last year and a half, we – along with so many of you – have connected...
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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...
