For some people, breastfeeding comes easy and natural and for others, it can be a struggle. I had many hurdles to overcome with nursing my first child and I had to learn through trial and error as I battled...
Becoming a mother is life-changing. The second that sweet babe is born, you cannot imagine life without them by your side. The thought of leaving them for even a brief moment is heart-wrenching. Returning to work after a short maternity leave?...
Between living 1300 miles away from all of our family and friends and two out-of-state adoptions, our family has done what seems to be more than our fair share of travel. While the thought of a road trip with...
If I could pick one bit of advice to give to a new mom, what would it be?
That's the question I was asked following a baby shower this weekend. I first thought about how hard it is to filter...
One year ago (yesterday, in fact), Tonya wrote this post about her journey to Kansas City, to stay-at-home momma-hood, and ultimately, to this blog.
One year later, this place - our little corner of the Internet - is even cooler...
"The wealthy do it ... and the poor, and the middle class. Parents of all ages and ethnicities do it. Mothers are just as likely to do it as fathers ... In the last 10 years, it has happened...
"Sure, I can do snacks."
The thought was simple enough: I’ll sign up to help coordinate the snack schedule and, perhaps, volunteer to make the run to pick up the t-shirts for my son’s t-ball team. "Not a problem," I...
My son started walking this summer, and what I’ve noticed most in this early toddler phase (besides his ability to place himself in danger every 0.2 seconds) is how happy walking makes him. He’s so delighted to be able...
I remember the first time I heard the phrase "Holy Yoga." I had no idea what to expect. My only thought was that it seemed like a weird, oxymoronic phrase - I mean, isn't yoga kind of spiritual, anyway?...
My husband and I have three kids. We love our growing family, but we dread the first six weeks with a newborn every time. We are so thankful for our sweet babes, but the days are still dark. During...
Thanks to the relatively mild summer we've had so far, we've had the opportunity to visit the Kansas City Zoo several times. My son, Charlie, is almost two and we've finally reached the age where he "gets it" --...
“Are you crying again?” my husband asks.
I reply, "NO!" as I desperately try to stop the sobs and tears rolling down my face. I was simply staring out the sliding glass doors in my kitchen as I washed them -...
It’s true. Children believe that the world does, in fact, revolve around them. Such innocent self-centeredness stems from this limited period in their lives when they are fully catered to, their needs are met without request or explanation, and...
Before I had kids, there were a million things I SWORE I would never do. You know how it goes ... "When I have kids, I will never (insert that thing you will never do here)."
I said I would...
My husband arranged for me to take a much-needed trip to Chicago to visit a girlfriend over the 4th of July weekend. I was beyond excited! I cherish my time with my family more than anything, but I was...
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...
