Kansas City Mom Collective

A couple of days after hanging up the one and only behavior chart in our house, my son told me, "No sticker for you! Try again tomorrow." He was right; I hadn’t earned my sticker for the day. See, the behavior chart...

When I was pregnant, the most common phrase I heard was "life will never be the same." It was usually said in a condescending tone and it was followed by some sort of horror story. Morning sickness that actually...

When newly pregnant, the first sign of the belly "popping" is an exciting confirmation that our life will never be the same. The squishy, dirty, little secret our girlfriends neglect to divulge is that same belly will be around...

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...

To my firstborn son: In just a few months, Lord-willing, you will have a baby sister! We are all excited for her arrival, and we’ve been letting you watch season 5 of Daniel Tiger on repeat so that you’ll be...

It's no secret that I love shopping for kid's clothes, and I love a good deal. Have you ever heard of Zulily? It allegedly combines both of these things. But once you dig past the irresistible sales on Toms and...

One of the most searched terms on Google relating to the postpartum period is "Postpartum Depression." Taking the time to understand this condition can help you encourage yourself or your friends to get help instead of suffering. What is Postpartum Depression? It is characterized...

My husband and I are both Kansas City transplants. We have a very small circle of friends and even fewer family members in the area who we can rely on to babysit our offspring on a regular basis. Our...

You see it everywhere: at the park, the gym, restaurants, concerts, theater productions, weddings, the first day of school, church events and even in your home. Cell phones being whipped out to capture a quick picture (or 20!). Those pictures are...

Note: This post is sponsored by blooom, an online, automated retirement tool. I’ll never forget the first time I flew with my son. As we were playing peek-a-boo, the stewardess began the in-flight instructions. Although I had heard those hundreds...

Sometimes my kids ask me relatively simple questions to answer. A case in point: "Do zombies poop their pants, Mom?" Since zombies aren't functioning at the highest level, I assume they aren't too focused on making it to the toilet on...

The news that Netflix will now offer unlimited parental leave to its staff was met with a round of virtual high fives from all corners of the media world this week - except, that is, on the company’s own...

Note: This post is sponsored by, and written in collaboration with, Leavenworth Virtual School. Kerrie is a chaos-loving, homeschooling (with Leavenworth Virtual School) mama of 5 living in Overland Park. You can find her, and all of her offshoot...

As summer break nears its abrupt end, the cries of Kansas City parents echo through the streets, "But we never squeezed in a summer vacation!" Fret not. Four hours and one state away, St. Louis is the Midwest’s hidden family-friendly vacation destination. Give...

Fact: I love my diaper bag. Go ahead and add that to the list of things I never thought I'd say before I had kids. But really, with my trusty bag of tricks by my side, I am prepared for...