The travel bug in me is real, and it started when I was a baby. I was a month old when I took my first international flight and moved to Taiwan for a few years. By fourth grade, I...
Survival mode. New moms and dad know this stage of life all too well. It is that period right after you bring a baby home and you are celebrating the fact that you took a shower, ate a decent...
I get it. It's my own fault for buying the darn thing to begin with. But if you saw the gleam in her eyes and heard her voice soften as my six year old coaxed cash out of my...
I have to start out by saying this guide isn’t about patting myself on the back because I’m a twin mom and have all the things figured out. Because I sure as heck don’t! Rather, it’s a celebration of...
I was 28 weeks pregnant when my water broke. I remember not feeling well that day and just shrugged it off to pregnancy pains.
I went to my local emergency room in Pittsburg, Kan. The doctors decided I needed a...
The thought of finding a place and people to care for your child while you go to work all day is one that no mother looks forward to. And because finding reliable, safe and affordable care for an infant...
The baby registry.
A mixed bag of emotions. Excitement at planning for your sweet, bundle of joy. Terror at the sheer amount of stuff that babies need.
My husband and I started our baby registry around the 20 week mark of...
It's one of the toughest decisions you will make as a parent. Choosing a babysitter or childcare provider can come with lots of questions, concerns and doubts. Let's be honest, if you need a a babysitter, nanny or childcare...
We were home for just six hours before I was worried something wasn't right with him. Every time I would change his diaper, it would be dry. I honestly couldn’t even remember the last time he had peed. Was...
"Motherhood is exactly what I expected it to be," said no one, ever. When I had my son Jona, I fully expected to be able to breastfeed him, for at least a year. Well, I didn't even last six...
Sleep is precious. And in my case, sleep is expensive! I cringe at the amount of money I have spent on various products that just might help my kid sleep. Keyword is might.
At 2:30 in the morning, I’m willing...
Dear My Daycare Lady aka Other Mother aka Miracle Worker,
Where do I start? How do I properly thank someone for loving my children and treating them as your own?
I guess I should explain to our readers who you are...
I do not have a “Sasha Fierce” alter-ego. Personality tests consistently characterize me as a relating, supporting, loyal, trusting person. Sure, I am passionate and driven, but with a teddy bear style; soft and squishy. When I feel threatened...
You know that person judging you in the grocery store as your kid throws a fit? That was me. "I'll never let my kids act that way," I confidently thought.
I was an amazing parent and mom extraordinaire! I knew...
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...
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...
