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Every mother’s breastfeeding journey is different, and one of the first decisions most new parents make is how to feed their child. There's a lot to learn about the basics...
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At Sylvan Learning of Kansas City North, we're focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love of learning...
One of the best first jobs for teenagers is babysitting and there is no shortage of parents looking for a sitter. There are two important steps for getting trained: taking a babysitting course and getting certified in pediatric first...
As I prepared for our fourth baby, I was nervous about a lot of things (capacity, sanity, my supply of Tucks pads) but nursing wasn't one of them. Sure, I wasn't looking forward to the toe-curling pain those first...
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20 percent of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide, and 9 percent have made an attempt to take their lives,...
This post is written and sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
For you and I, a well-woman visit is likely a routine event we check off our to-do list every year. But visiting the gynecologist for the first time can be...
If you have a baby or toddler, chances are what you are looking for in a playground is going to be different than what a mom of older kids is looking for. This guide breaks down the best parks...
I see you, Senior Mama. You're planning for graduation parties and senior pictures and college dorm rooms.
More important than having the right stuff for college, though, is making sure your kid has the right independent living and relationship skills....
This post is sponsored by Children's Mercy.
My daughter was my first kid in a traditional daycare setting. It felt like Lucy was always sick. Never anything serious, but always a constant runny nose. And from a young age, it...
Finding the right fit for preschool or childcare for your little one is one of the more stressful parts of early childhood. There are so many factors - time, location, programs offered! Our hope is this guide will help...
Over the years, I’ve joked about hoping my kids can live on their own someday, rather than hanging out in my basement forever. This may not seem like a lofty parenting goal, but it suggests that my kids will...
Finding new and different outings for teens can be difficult sometimes, as it seems most activities are geared toward toddler and elementary aged children. But, Kansas City actually offers a multitude of entertainment and options for teens and pre-teens.
This...
Like most things in parenting, getting a kid ready for college or their own apartment is easier the second time around. I know now what is important and likely to be helpful—and what isn’t as good an idea. I...
You will never have more faith in yourself as a parent (or more faith in humanity) as when you decide to fly solo with your toddler.
“Oh my god, do you need help?” I hear the woman next to me...
Today we are tackling the topic of puberty. We cover when it starts and what to expect, starting the conversation with our pre-teens, common myths to debunk, challenges of late bloomers, emotional and mental aspects of puberty, what doctor...
Your Guide To KC
Best Neighborhood Lights in Kansas City: Lenexa and Shawnee West
Thanks to University Health for sponsoring
this year's neighborhood lights guide.
Tis the season for loading all the kids up in the car in their pajamas...
