This summer included two major milestones in the French household. For the first time... ever ...my children enjoyed playing in the water, beyond and outside the limited scope of our household bathtub, anyway. Not only this, but the big bonus -...
Back-to-school season is here - and for some families, there's no better time than right now to start establishing positive nutrition behaviors with our children.
Today, on Fox 4's Morning Show, I'm offering solutions to four areas of concern for...
The lazy days of summer are almost over. My family has been enjoying late-night lightning bug-catching and going for a new record of how many bottles of sunscreen a family with an 11, 9 and 5-year-old can use in...
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...
"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 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" --...
I honestly can’t tell you how this happened.
Some families seem destined for homeschooling. We are not one of those families. Some parents cite an inadequate learning environment or feel more equipped to give their children an education while others...
My fifth-grader is ready.
I am ready, too. (I think.)
I understand that this is the way time marches on throughout our lives. It seems like the marching band of life is right on my heels. How about you, Mama?
A minute...
Yesterday, when my daughter came home from school, I was informed that her class would be watching a full-length movie. I had to renegotiate what this would mean for our evening. A full-length film is 1.5 hours, and we stick...
My friend, Marie, runs marathons. Did you hear me? MarathonS ... plural. More than one! She's even run the Boston. I find this impressive. I mean ... it IS impressive. But, given that I couldn't run a solid mile if...
The summer after 2nd grade, my family moved into the house in Houston where I remember most of my childhood. Two little boys lived two doors down - the sons of my 2nd grade teacher who were nearly lined...
From the time my high-spirited daughter was one year old, she was very clear in letting me know what she was passionate about - even from the back seat of our family van.
She always had an eye peeled as...
As we were boarding our plane to leave Orlando earlier this week, a mom in line in front of me was lamenting to her husband about their Disney World vacation. "At least we got THAT out of the way,"...
Sadly, one of the things moms love to do is judge each other. I'm not sure why we do it, but my hunch says it has something to do with our own insecurities. (And of course, some women are...
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...
