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...
The Riordan Clinic’s semi-annual lab testing event is celebrating its 30th year with this March’s Check Your Health month-long event. For the past 30 years, the Riordan Clinic has offered nutrient testing to the public as part of the...
Marrying into an Irish American family has taught me a few things. 1. EVERYTHING gets celebrated — and 2. Music and food make a party. Here are some suggestions for how to make your St. Patrick’s Day at home...
There are a million different names for them: resolutions, goals, a chance to change, challenges, mantras.
This year, I’m taking a break from them all. And that’s OK.
After the last quarter of 2022 of trying to find the perfect costumes,...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can be serious — and turn serious quickly — because blood...
This Post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
The holidays can be hectic and tense. Between buying gifts to classroom parties and school events to traveling and family gatherings, what should be fun has a way of becoming stressful for...
This post is sponsored by Kansas Kids Dental and is written by Dr. Aaron Kamp, DDS.
Many parents do not realize when to start going to the dentist. Typically, you should take your child to the dentist somewhere between 6 months and...
Every parent knows the feeling of helplessness and worry when their child is sick. Sleepless nights are consumed by the checking and re-checking of symptoms. It is an out of control feeling coupled with concern and anxiety. An asthma...
Chocolate. Bright lights. Too much sugar. Not enough sugar. Stress. Tension. Wine. Hormones. Bad posture. Breastfeeding. Dehydration. Exhaustion. Fridays.
All these things trigger my migraines, a disease I've been coping with since adolescence. It starts as a faint ache on the right...
This post is sponsored by Children's Mercy, and written by
Jade Tam-Williams, MD, Children’s Mercy Pediatric Pulmonologist.
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but it can also be a tricky time of year for kids with asthma. Cold weather and...
If you're dealing with braces for your child now or in the future, there's a lot to learn. We are grateful to our friends at Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics as they help parents navigate the braces journey....
This post is sponsored by BesaMe Wellness.
As more and more medical cannabis dispensaries pop up around town, you might find yourself wondering, “Do they really have that many people buying their products?” Or maybe “who are people that are...
Join us for an intriguing and informational conversation with medicinal cannabis expert and registered nurse, Matt Cascio. Matt is well known throughout Missouri for his knowledge of cannabis and is an educational resource at BesaMe Wellness, a large dispensary in...
Last month, after more than two and a half years of taking all the precautions, my family got COVID. It hit me and my husband the hardest. My kids barely had any symptoms other than runny noses which, let’s...
This post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
It’s hard to believe the holidays are here, which is a time of socializing and, of course, eating. We all want to try and eat healthier, especially if you struggle with your...
Your Guide To KC
Guide to Indoor Play in Kansas City
Whether it's snow, rain or just way too hot, moms need indoor play options in Kansas City all year long. Luckily, there are plenty...
