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Simple Water Safety Tips for Your Family
Keeping cool in the pool or lake is what summer's all about for many kids. But with children drowning on the rise, how do you get the family to slow down and make sure...
Fevers: How High is Too High?
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...
Smart Steps for Homebuyers
You’ve been dreaming of a new home, spending hours browsing listings and keeping an eye out for For Sale signs in yourfavorite neighborhood. Buying a home is exciting and one of the most motivating...
Gluten-Sensitive Mexican Dining? Yes, You MexiCAN!
Ask the family what they want to eat, and Mexican food tops the list. Crispy chips, yummy spices and gooey cheese can please even the pickiest eaters. But what if someone in your family...
6 Ways to Save on Summer Vacation
Work hard, play hard. That’s the spirit behind any great vacation, right? It’s true you deserve to reap the benefits of your hard work, even on a budget. To help you get the most...
Reminders to Stay Safe and Healthy This Summer
Summer is almost here, which means lots of new fun. It's a great time to refresh your memory on safety precautions to take as you spend the days outside, in the water and on...
Anxiety and Parenting
Worrying about our child is a normal part of parenting, especially in today’s day and age. Parents are bombarded with information about how to raise heathy, well-rounded, confident children through social media, parenting “experts”...
Helping You Become a Mom is More Than a Job for Me, It’s a...
It’s your delivery day! First off, welcome to the day that will change your life… forever. As a labor and delivery nurse and a mother, I am telling you this to prepare you for...
The Best Summer Ever is at Y Day Camps
Summer day camp at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City provides kids with adventures, healthy fun, personal growth and friendships that can take a so-so summer and turn it into a memory that...
My Vulnerable Marriage
It only took about 20 minutes into my first session for my therapist to say the words I had unknowingly been waiting to hear. They seemed so obvious when spoken so matter of factly,...
Your Questions About Life Insurance, Answered
Life insurance policies provide a variety of benefits and are available for nearly every life stage and income. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions people have about life insurance.
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When the Screen Went Dark
In this technology driven age, we tried a rather extreme experiment recently. We put our kids on a 3 week long, interactive screens fast. No video games, no tablets, no computers, no cheap handheld...
Protect Your Family With An Estate Plan
When you are a parent of young children, estate planning isn't your biggest concern. You are dealing with never-ending laundry, shuttling your kids to and from school, play-dates and appointments, and generally keeping your...
Top Tips for Healthy Smiles
When does my toddler really need to go to the dentist? When can they brush on their own? Do sweet snacks really hurt?
If your house is anything like mine, getting teeth brushed every night...
Multisport to Motherhood
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,...
