Merriam-Webster added 520 new words or expanded definitions to the dictionary in January 2021, some of which are signs of progress like “Second Gentleman” and others that mark the ways we are forever changed by the pandemic like “long hauler.” How...
Summer time is here! With more things open in Kansas City, you are probably trying to make the most of summer 2021. However, if you are anything like me, you might want to pace yourself with the outdoor activities...
In her April 2019 TED Talk, America Ferrera tells her listeners “presence creates possibility.” Her words resonated for me when I first heard them and they still do. Written on a post-it note in my office, these words remind...
I am not what one would describe as an ultra-organized person. My organization skills don’t stretch much further than my iPhone calendar and a lot of Post-It notes at work. So when I was faced with the suggestion of...
Tooth decay, cavities, and the occasional temper tantrum. Although most parents understand the perennial battle of getting their children to brush their teeth, the fight to ensure a healthy and cavity-free smile is worth the whining. In honor of...
Over the last two years, I’ve felt compelled to learn more about how various systems in our area work in order to be a better informed citizen who does more than merely vote when given the opportunity. One of...
I am writing this post while it is snowing. It has been snowing all day. It is supposed to keep snowing tomorrow.
If you're anything like me, you're stuck at home and indoors when we have winter weather. Cabin fever...
Our family vacation this year was amazing! Just the four of us. My husband Doug and I, our daughter Kate, and our son Ryan met in DC and drove to Toronto with several stops and side trips along the...
“Is my child ready for elementary school?”
If you’re the parent of a young child, or children, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question. We all want to make sure we’re giving our children every advantage and opportunity we can....
I’ve recently come to the realization that my daughter is a closet hoarder. As in, she literally hoards things in her closet, like Ariel with her hidden trove of treasures.
It started innocently enough with her moving a few of...
It’s a fact: children start learning from the moment they are born, and the brain develops faster in the first five years of life than at any other time. That knowledge can create a lot of pressure on parents...
Tell me if this sounds familiar to you.
When it was time to enroll my daughter in an early learning program, I was ready. I was getting an early start. I was ready to do my research. I was going...
“It’s not even sticky, Mom." These were my daughter’s famous last words. The ones that forced me to ban slime from our house last year.
You see, as an educator, I want to like slime. I really do. I think...
I found myself sitting in a pediatric gastroenterologist's office hoping my 4-year-old had a health issue. I know that is insane for me to admit. He's being have stomach issues, and it all started around the time he began...
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool®, we are enthusiastic advocates of play and believe that learning should be filled with fun, curiosity and imagination.
Research shows that playtime, both directed and undirected, is one of the most important contributing factors to...
Your Guide To KC
Best Chiefs Photo Ops in Kansas City
Deck your family out in Chiefs gear and head to one (or all!) of the awesome photo ops to celebrate this historic run as...
