Lean out? I'd do it in a heartbeat.
No, seriously. I'd say goodbye to co-workers, adult conversations in the break room, projects and emails and a steady paycheck if it meant I could be a stay-at-home mom. It's all I ever...
My daughter was born after a long inducement at 1:58 a.m. on a Saturday in September. It was a beautiful, wondrous moment, one that I had been looking forward to for months. I tried to savor it as much...
For the last four-and-change years, I've never seen myself as anything but a working mom. I never had any real desire to stay at home with my two sons. Of course there have been moments of missing out that...
I wrote a post last year about my favorite podcasts and asked you to tell me your favorites. A few of you mentioned Slate's Mom and Dad Are Fighting, a parenting podcast. I gave it a listen and it's...
I will never forget the anxiousness I felt as my maternity leave was coming to an end after my first child was born. Less anxious about going back to work, but more anxious about what our new routine was...
Dr. Jean Pallotto is a neonatologist who delivers and treats babies in a variety of high-risk situations. She is the Medical Director of the Children’s Mercy Intensive Care Nursery and also serves as a professor of pediatrics at the...
Dr. Donna Pacicca is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, most often treating kids with sports-related injuries. Originally from New York, Dr. Pacicca started both her career and her family in Boston. Her clinical research focuses on sports medicine. One of...
I work part-time as a marketing specialist in the financial services industry, and I recently transitioned from working five days a week to four so I could have more time at home with my 2-year-old daughter. My colleagues are...
I am typically terrible at change. I am a homebody at heart and tend to form very close bonds with family, friends and co-workers. But this year, I made a conscious decision to channel my inner Oprah in search...
I've written before about being a working mom. Forgive me. It is all I've known for the last year. It is rewarding. It is never ending. It is exhausting. This post could not have come at a better time! I just finished...
As a mom who works full time year-round, it’s easy to treat summer no differently than the rest of the year. However, I love the idea of making summer special, even if our work and daycare schedules remain the...
This year for Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating motherhood by featuring several local moms who play important roles both in their families and the Kansas City community. These moms have encouragement for all of us as we care for ourselves,...
This year for Mother’s Day, we're celebrating motherhood by featuring several local moms who play important roles both in their families and the Kansas City community. These moms have encouragement for all of us as we care for ourselves,...
This year for Mother’s Day, we're celebrating motherhood by featuring several local moms who play important roles both in their families and the Kansas City community. These moms have encouragement for all of us as we care for ourselves,...
"Well, you know, even though we both work, we ALWAYS eat dinner as a family. No matter what!"
The other moms in the room murmured approvingly. I glanced down.
"We don't eat dinner together, and we're OK," I said.
I was greeted...
Your Guide To KC
10 Taco Spots to Try in Kansas City
From traditional taquerias serving authentic Mexican flavors to trendy eateries with innovative spins on classic recipes, Kansas City has something to satisfy every taco...
