Question: On average, how long does your child's nighttime bathroom routine take?
a) Three minutes - in, out, no problem.
b) Five minutes - hey, a little toothpaste art in the sink never hurt anyone!
c) Ten+ minutes - a (likely) glimpse into...
I had been a nanny and worked in the daycare setting for years. I have heard some of the many things parents say to their kids and thought, "that will never come out of my mouth!" Some examples: "I...
As a soon-to-be mom of twin boys, I had grand plans for documenting their lives. I bought coordinating baby books (which, two years later, are still in their boxes with nary a word written in them). I created a...
I really can't stand the sound of yelling in my home; unless something is on fire, there really is no need to yell. I am not talking about being loud here; there are plenty of good reasons to be...
Society's perception of women and mothers really makes me lose my mind. Let me pull out my soapbox for just a minute here ...
We are lead to believe in a competition ... a MOM-petition, if I may. I don't...
I'm pretty sure that somewhere in the certainties of life, the fact that you have children also means that you will experience sick children. Some years will be better than others; during those years, count your blessings. (To be...
When I got married, a courthouse wedding never entered my mind; I wasn't getting married for a legal document. Sure, it gives you certain privileges, but getting married meant so much more to me than a piece of paper.
I...
I've officially popped this month. It's kind of an inaugural moment, really - the moment when the belly extends beyond the point of "perhaps she enjoyed some extra helpings at her holiday dinners" and into the region of bumping...
I'll be honest, the start of a new year always frustrates me. Social media is full of people making resolutions, making budgets, making menus ... making plans. However, January usually finds me in a bit of a slump. The...
So, if you haven't been there before, then you may not know that in most women's minds and hearts, things like concern, worry, hopes and dreams happen with the very onset of the idea of pregnancy and/or adoption planning.
(If...
In 2008, I gave birth to our third son and knew that it would be my last pregnancy. In December of that year, I felt the need to solidify our family traditions. Assuming that our family was now complete,...
Sometimes I feel like motherhood is one ongoing "to do" list. I try not to focus on those pesky things that make me feel overwhelmed, but during the holiday season - and especially when traveling with kids - I...
It's Sunday night. I'm sitting in front of the fire, beneath the glow of the Christmas tree, a cup of hot chocolate in my hand. I just finished watching "Home Alone" with my little guy and am listening to...
The countdown to Christmas or any special event is almost as fun as the actual day. As you anxiously rip away the paper links, cross off numbers or flip open the small pictures, the excitement grows! Advent is the four...
MEET ELIZABETH and ABRAHAM
After having two biological daughters, we decided to grow our family through adoption for any subsequent children. I had known since I was a little girl that I wanted to adopt, and my husband knew when...
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...
