Mudita is one of my very favorite words. A Sanskrit word with no English counterpart, mudita translates to sympathetic joy; the pleasure that comes from delighting in other people’s well-being. Doesn’t that just sound so amazing? Being happy for...
I just headed back to work full time at the beginning of December. In addition to the normal stress and anxiety that comes with all of that... it also means the fun of pumping three times a day at...
This summer Jollene wrote a post about how putting her career goals on hold to stay-at-home with her boys was not a waste of her degree. Her words hit me. I was in my first year of my PhD program...
A couple of years ago when my daughter was two and a half, I decided it was time to find me again.
Prior to becoming a mother I had been active in my community, attended committee meetings and volunteered with...
Rhiannon Ally is a busy woman. The The KSHB-TV news anchor co-anchors the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts at 41 Action News with her husband, Mike Marusarz. She has two small children, and a third little one due...
I'm writing this post on the day I took my oldest son to kindergarten. I'm also 36 weeks pregnant with our fourth baby. So you can imagine how the "I'm not going to cry" thing went, as we walked...
When I decided to pursue meteorology for my career, the idea of having to work shifts never even occurred to me. I remember surviving my first midnight shift back in college as a volunteer intern at the National Weather...
If my old self could see me now. Five years ago, newly wed without a care in the world--other than when to take my next girls’ trip--I would have never imagined being a stay-at-home mom of two. It’s not...
Joni Wickham leads one of the most influential, fast-paced offices in city. She influences public policy, shapes community programs and empowers women leaders.
When her boss, Kansas City Major Sly James, needs her, she's there. Except one afternoon a week,...
The countdown is on! 7 ½ days! That’s it! And no…I’m not referring to the upcoming Royal Wedding (although I’m counting down to that too, and my DVR is already set). The paper chain in my classroom says it...
A few weeks ago, I lost it on my way home from work. By lost it, I mean one second I was driving and the next I was driving and doing the ugly cry. You know the type of...
We are having another baby. Yes, another. That makes the fourth for our crew in six years. And luckily for all of us...this one will be making its arrival in September versus our other three that arrived in July...
It’s one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. And I’m still not sure it was the right call.
I have made a lot of moves in my 14-year career. Many sacrificed time with friends and even family. Some sacrificed...
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...
I remember snow days so fondly. My brother and I would stay in our jammies all day. We would watch movies, read and relax. My mom would make a hot, homemade meal. Heck, I even remember her letting us...
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...
