First of all, let me be one of the first to say ...
NOW, let me remind you that we are all different.
We do different things. We like different things. We live different lives.
That's how it's supposed to be. Differences...
The summer after 2nd grade, my family moved into the house in Houston where I remember most of my childhood. Two little boys lived two doors down - the sons of my 2nd grade teacher who were nearly lined...
You know that powerless feeling? Like the time when you were 12 years old and your dad thought it would be a good idea to let you drive the dirt bike alone. When he let go, your hand immediately...
How many kids do you have?
When will you have your next?
Oh good, you got your girl - you can be done now, right?
Do any of these questions sound familiar? In my experience, this line of questioning is all too...
We've gotten numb to reading the details of another shooting splashed across the news. Usually, it happens in someone else's community where the victims' names are unfamiliar.
Yesterday, it didn't happen somewhere else. It happened here.
Reat Underwood, a freshman at...
From the time my high-spirited daughter was one year old, she was very clear in letting me know what she was passionate about - even from the back seat of our family van.
She always had an eye peeled as...
I fought it. I fought it hard.
I was convinced that, if I gave into it, my little boy would be lost forever. He who still thought that dancing with me to 80’s pop music was a valid form of entertainment...
Kids that grow up feeling connected to a secure and loving caregiver have the relationship tools to be in healthy romantic relationships, have successful interpersonal skills with friends and coworkers, and even have stronger immune systems to fight disease...
My heart swells when my son pulls out his work from school. He is so excited to share his projects with us and we love seeing them! We love looking at his letters, numbers, drawings, hand prints, homemade presents,...
I’d like to invite you to take a few minutes today to think about brands. What are some brands you know and trust?
As I look around my daughter’s playroom, I see brands like Lego, Step2, Fisher Price, and Melissa...
My kids love reading books; I love reading with them. Spending time exploring books together slows down the pace of our day, even if only for a short while. Often times, my kids get tired of reading the same ol'...
"Congrats!"
"She's beautiful!"
"He looks just like his dad."
When a baby is born, we all know exactly what to say. If for some reason you were having trouble, just find the "New Baby" section in the card aisle at your local...
... and continues in our schools.
I can tell you exactly when I decided I didn't like reading. I was in 3rd grade. Gashland Elementary. Mrs. Gossage's class.
I loved school. I loved Mrs. Gossage. She read us Superfudge by Judy Blume,...
We started reading to our son, Henry, when he was in utero; I diligently read black and white books like I was told to do in those first few months of his life. Now that he's a little person who...
Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. This will be the ninth year officially recognizing three copies of the 21st chromosome. The theme of this year's celebration is focused on health and well-being. Truth be told, it didn't...
Your Guide To KC
Kansas City Summer Guide
There is so much going on during the summer months in Kansas City that you might have trouble choosing how to spend your days....
