Parenting Perspectives

Kansas City Mom Collective was born in 2012 with a simple hope: “We want to bring online mothers together offline in meaningful and lasting community; discussions that start after a blog post on the “latest and greatest” parenting techniques and end over a cup of coffee at one of KC’s great local coffee shops.”

Now the premier site for parenting in Kansas City, we are passionate about KC’s women and families. Our writing team speaks to the best and most difficult aspects of parenting and reminds you to take care of yourself sometimes, too.

We hope by offering different parenting perspectives, you’ll find you are less alone in your parenting journey.

This episode is sponsored by Ash Law. Estate planning might not be the start of a fun conversation, but it's an important one for parents. Our interview with Alyssa Hodges, who you may remember from our episode on divorce, talks...
If you're the parent of a child that has an intellectual disability, it can be difficult to join a mainstream local sports team. Fortunately, many Kansas City organizations provide opportunities throughout the year to participate in a wide variety...
To the mothers grieving the loss of their partners this Father’s Day, please take your time and know that you are not alone. It's normal to experience the five stages of grief in a non-linear process. These waves can continue...
First and foremost, congratulations on your hard-earned achievement! You've put in the work, faced challenges head-on, and emerged victorious. Your journey to this point has been marked by determination, resilience, and a thirst for knowledge, and that deserves to...
Many family friendly spots in Kansas City are opening up sensory friendly days, offering sensory kits or sensory rooms to provide more inclusivity to all children (and adults). This guide highlights some of the best sensory friendly accommodations and...
Remember the days when Candyland and Chutes and Ladders were the only two board games available? Now, there are so many games to choose from it can be overwhelming. And as a parent, you want a game that not...
This post is sponsored by Au Pair in America. Childcare is one of the hardest choices a parent must make. But hosting an au pair with Au Pair in America is so great for so many families!  Au pair (French...
For some families, another major holiday is rapidly approaching. If you’re anything like me, a holiday coming up means my anxiety level is coming up with it. As moms, holidays often mean we have magic to create. But, with...
In this episode of Kansas City MomCast, we are tackling youth sports culture and how it's affecting our kids. We discuss the change in the youth sports culture over time, the potential mental health repercussions of intense competition and...
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...

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