Let me start by saying – I have a wonderful husband. (All the best blogs start that way, right?) He’s a great father, funny and patient and full of love. My son and I are lucky to have him....
When you become a parent/caregiver, you change a lot of external things about yourself. You might buy a minivan. You might move to the suburbs. You probably get way more excited about new Cat & Jack fashions from Target....
Fevers can be alarming, but when should you really be concerned?
Should I make a doctor's appointment? Should I wait? What about my infant that has a fever?
As a mom of two, pediatrician Erica Red Corn, MD, with Olathe Health...
We had been together for more than 15 years. She was the one person who I felt I would never have to worry about replacing. She knew some of the most intimate details of my life. I thought we...
I walked out of my doctor’s office feeling defeated: This is just my life now. I went to Costco and bought another jumbo size box of pads because my leaky bladder affected me morning, noon and night. The doctor’s...
This past weekend I celebrated another birthday. It was a milestone birthday for me: forty-one. The big 4-1. Blerg. Forty didn’t bother me at all. But here on the other side of 40, closer now to 50 than 30,...
From conception to postpartum, pregnancy to menopause, women's healthcare needs are varied. Our readers often ask for recommendations for mom-approved providers that will help them keep their health a priority. Together with HCA Midwest Health, we hope this guide...
This year, I am reclaiming Mother's Day. Seventeen years ago, on Mother's Day weekend, I had to drive home from college to tell my mom that I was raped. As a parent, I can't imagine the confusion, anger and...
Hello new mom, soon-to-be-new mom, new mom again, and still-feel-like-a-new-mom-11-months-in (that’s me). Here we are post-pregnancy raising a child, and it’s not always easy. Mom-ing is a whole new world of emotions and physical experiences. This week is Maternal...
My son was born with sensitive skin and has been dealing with skin issues since day 1. First it was cradle c(r)ap, then baby eczema, then eczema gone all bad. We've been at "eczema gone bad" for awhile now,...
Forgetting about us is easy to do. We, as a female species, allow ourselves to often be last on the list of priorities. It comes with the territory of motherhood, right? With each friend who enters the world of...
Ok mommas, lets get real for a moment. I have not cut my hair in six months. It's not because I haven't tried. I tried numerous times. It was usually was put on the back burner because something came...
I’m not a mom yet. (Yes, I know this is a blog “by moms, for moms,” but hear me out.) My husband and I hope to start a family in the somewhat near future, but to be honest, it...
A little over three years ago, I gave birth to my first son. Since then, I've learned a lot about motherhood, particularly what it means to be a mother. A mother should have more than just the matching DNA or...
I loathe the term "mommy juice." LOATHE with a capital L. In fact, I will roll my eyes at it so much that even Liz Lemon would be proud. It sounds judgmental and harsh, and already I'm sure many...
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...
