Parenting Perspectives

The Kansas City metro has experienced an explosion of new inclusive parks in the last few years. Many of these are thanks to the efforts of local non-profit Variety KC as well as individual cities and counties making it...

We've got back-to-back championships from our fabulous Chiefs! While in past years, it was all about Championship gear, this year Travis and Taylor gear is in high demand. The Travis and Taylor fever is undeniable, which is why so many...

I am writing this while watching coverage of a horrible ending to what was supposed to be a spotlight on Kansas City for the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. I am so mad. I am SO mad. I was at...

You'll never forget where you were. You won't forget how the phone lines jammed and how you waited to hear if your people were safe. You won't forget what the streets looked like as they were covered in confetti and...

Midwest winters are dreary, windy and predictably unpredictable. An unseasonable 50 degree, sunny day seems to always be followed by a blizzard the next. For parents, the frost and snow can be met with dread as we navigate virtual...

This post is written and sponsored by HCA Midwest Health. 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...

The holiday season can be a wonderful time to celebrate as a family, but if you have one or more children that are sensitive to sounds, lights, or large crowds, it can become challenging to find holiday activities that...

When I was preparing for an IEP meeting before my daughter started kindergarten, I will admit, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn't understand the goals, or the jargon. I asked people to look at it for...

This post is sponsored by Future for Football. College football was a central part of my childhood growing up in a university town. On game days, the town shuts down (it’s a great time to shop at the grocery store...

It's hard to think about a Kansas City Christmas without including the beloved traditions at Crown Center. Don't miss these classic holiday events that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Holiday Events at Crown Center in Kansas...

Your growing family comes with a long list of needs, and buying a car may be one of the biggest decisions you make. Kansas City Mom Collective sat down with Morgan Oakes of Oakes Kia to get her advice for...

A sugar plum fairy. Sparkling snowflakes. Exquisite costumes. Fantastical sights and sounds. The story and presentation of “The Nutcracker” adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original short story has been amazing audiences for decades. A Christmastime tradition for many, the viewing seems to be a...

For most children, Halloween is an exciting time of year - from pumpkin carving to costume parties, to trick or treating. But for many families of special needs children, Halloween can be a daunting experience - from the costumes...

All of you moms who somehow have kids who will go along with your grand plans to have them dressed in the best Halloween costumes ever, this is not the blog for you. I know Halloween is like the Super...

I’m sitting here with about a thousand things running through my brain: An invisible checklist of everything that needs to be done for the house, kids, work, school, mental health, physical health, finances, marriage, and taxes (where are my...