Fifth grade — it’s a major milestone for students and families, alike. The start of fifth grade marks the end of the elementary years and for Avery Kiehl, it marked the beginning of her life after her brain tumor.
Avery...
Kansas City Moms Blog is a collaborative online community including everything from parenting solutions, personal essays from local moms, regional business spotlights, and more. We frequently receive inquiries regarding family service providers, especially questions regarding local family photographers. We...
When the sun beats down and walking to the car requires a shower you know you’ve made it. It’s summer in Kansas City. Every year around this time, I start longing for the cool mornings of fall but this...
Cowtown. Gullytown. Paris of the Plains. Jazz Capital of the World. BBQ Capital of the World. Kansas City has quite the variety of nicknames, each reflecting our city's multifaceted and colorful history!
I didn’t grow up in Kansas City, but...
Having graduated from high school in the early 90's, my summertime mantra will ALWAYS be Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Will Smith for you youngsters). Every time I hear it play, I can feel the...
Last spring, Amanda Cole had a normal 19-month-old-daughter, Malina. But suddenly, she was unable to walk or even crawl. The cause, she would soon learn, was a mass in Malina's lower spine, which eventually was diagnosed as a bone cancer,...
Mom: Marion Newcomer, Kansas City, Mo.
Nominated by: Jennifer Wooten, daughter; Jason Newcomer, son; Nick Newcomer, son; Grant Newcomer, son
From Jennifer:
As I sit here, 8 months pregnant with my second child, I feel compelled to reflect on my own mother...
Mom: Molly Dixon, Overland Park, Kan.
Nominated by: Erin Miller, cousin
Having young kids in general is a constantly challenging (though amazing and rewarding) job, even without extra hurdles to leap over. My cousin, Molly, has had innumerable hoops to jump...
Mom: Amanda Cole, Kansas City, Mo.
Nominated by: Emily Burneson, friend
Two days ago, Amanda's 3 year-old daughter, Malina, was finally said to be in remission. Amanda has spent the last year helping the younger of her two daughters thrive against Ewing...
Mom: Teresa DiGirolamo, Kansas City, Mo.
Nominated by: Gianna DiGirolamo, daughter
My name is Gianna Jolie DiGirolamo. I am a healthy, happy, 16-month-old baby girl, and this is my story.
It took six long years and 26 hours of intensive labor for my...
Mom: Rebekah Schreckenghaust, Lee's Summit, Mo.
Nominated by: Ryan Schreckenghaust, husband
Selfless. That's really the only word that describes Rebekah.
Trained as a school counselor, Rebekah’s career is on hold to meet needs closer to home… our home.
Mom to Jackson (8) and Camden...
Mom: Kerri Lindsay, Olathe, Kan.
Nominated by: Kristen Sayers, friend
Kerri is an extraordinary woman, mother and friend. She is such a beautiful person, inside and out, someone who cares for others endlessly, and loves so very deeply. Kerri is the mother of...
A year ago on April 13, 2014, three beautiful souls were taken away from this earth way too early. Shot by a a southwest Missouri man known for his anti-Semitic views. His goal was to shoot Jews at the Jewish...
Nothing says spring like flying kites! Or even better, watching other people fly kites. Like... really, really BIG kites! And you can find just that at the Flights of Fancy Mega Kite Festival, held in Lee's Summit each spring....
Know someone deserving of the 2015 Mother of the Year honor? Nominate them by Friday, April 24 for a chance at amazing prizes!
Dear KCMB Readers,
This note of gratitude is being written on behalf of 2014’s Mom of the Year, Maggie Sabato –...
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...
