The world is reeling. Our country is suffering. The daily headline for every news channel recites the most recent death toll in which the pandemic, COVID-19, has captured. We are living in a cocoon of fear, where our avoidance...
Daniel Tiger is currently the background music to my life.
Literally.
Like many toddlers, my son is obsessed with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, the animated T.V. show based on the Neighborhood of Make Believe from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. The moment we get...
I've been a little overwhelmed, and it's okay. With all that is going on, not being okay is just fine.
Recently, I have been helping my mom after having her foot surgery, making sure to help supply what she needed...
A Global Crisis. Households Impacted. The World Changed.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a worldwide shift in the way people live. With a nationwide stay-at-home order, schools closed for the rest of the academic year, restaurants and retail stores limited, social...
Okay, friends. Time to check in on everyone and their foray into the world of homeschooling. We are on day #3498 of distance learning, and boy, do I have some revelations. What is working? What has been kicked to...
I’m going to be honest with you. During the early days of social distancing, in the aftermath of no-more-school-for-the-rest-of-the-year, while I digested this new normal, all of the color-coded schedule, science experiment, creative art project, colorful driveway posts on...
Last week, I noticed that my flowers have started to bloom. I can see bits of green grass sprouting up, and we are starting to have days where we can leave coats behind and just grab a light jacket.
Yes,...
When I think of Easter, I think of my grandma.
Wait, that doesn’t sound right. Let’s start again.
When I think of Easter, I think of Jesus--and THEN I think of my grandma. I spent many childhood years visiting my grandma...
We were so sad to have to postpone the Spring Family Egg Hunt until the end of the summer, but we can still have some fun while participating in #stayhomekc.
We’ve seen so many fun activities like bear hunts, shamrock...
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good theme! From a Christmas in July birthday party for my daughter to a Hollywood Red Carpet Soiree for my bestie, I thrive on kicking a gathering up a notch...
I get it. The weight of all this has been crushing. Disappointment, sadness, frustration and worry are just some of the feelings overwhelming many of us right now. But I’m starting to see, hear, and feel glimmers of hope....
Hospitals across Kansas City are restricting visitors including those for moms in labor. While it’s not ideal, the purpose is to keep mom, baby and hospital staff safe and most importantly healthy.
Providing emotional support and a healing environment is...
It's everywhere now: social distancing as key to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
It's a good idea. The fewer people who interact, the harder it is for the coronavirus to spread. Makes sense. Count me in.
But it's LONELY. We live...
So many feelings to process. One that‘s been bubbling to the surface of my mind since the infamous Wednesday (you know, the day the NBA shut its doors and Tom Hanks announced he and his wife tested positive) is...
I’m sorry you are disappointed -- so am I. For all the parents who are hearing the frustrated cries of their children about things they are missing out on, this is your time to teach a critical life lesson....
Your Guide To KC
Sensory Friendly Guide to Kansas City Activities and Venues
Many family friendly spots in Kansas City are opening up sensory friendly days, offering sensory kits or sensory rooms to provide more inclusivity to...
