Tag: kids activities
Youth Sports: Not FOR Me
You know the drill: dance on Monday, baseball and gymnastics on Tuesday, basketball on Wednesday, art club and choir on Thursday... and so on....
Soccer, Baseball and Dance Aren’t the Only Sports for Kids
When I first signed my daughters up for sports, I went the traditional route of dance and gymnastics. My friends opted for soccer, baseball,...
The Balancing Act: Homework and Activities
Monday afternoons in our family look like this:
3:30 p.m.– I attend my staff meeting, work up at school
5 p.m.– pick up kids...
Summer Swim Saved My Life
OK. So, summer swim didn’t REALLY save my life... but it definitely saved my summer!
Since becoming a mom, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with...
Taste Buds Kitchen: The Perfect Mom-Kid Date
My six-year-old daughter and I recently had a chance to check out Taste Buds Kitchen, a new culinary entertainment experience in Leawood. They offer...
Leveling Up at STEM with Code Ninjas
There is no shortage of extracurricular activity choices in the Kansas City area, but since each kid is unique and has varied interests, maybe...
We INJOYed Our First Music Class!
My son, Lochlan, turned 7 months several weeks ago … in the dead cold of January. At 7 months, he just wants to explore...
Why I Take My Kids on Dates
“Mommy, look at me!”
“Mommy, come see what I made!”
“Hey, Mommy, watch this!”
We all know our kids crave our attention. And when you have more...
What Happened to My Weekend?
Everyone looks forward to Friday, especially Friday nights. But, after you become a parent, Friday night and the weekend mean something totally different! As...
Life of a First Time Dance Mom
From the moment we were told we were having a girl, I started dreaming of tutus and tap shoes. So when Madeline turned two,...
My Non OverScheduled Family
Few things are cuter than watching your child experience new activities, sports, arts, etc. Am I right? I mean, come on… little kids attempting...
{Free!} Family-Friendly Tours in Kansas City
When I found out that we were moving to Kansas City, I was beyond excited - not to be away from my family, but...
Really? You Want to Do WHAT?
From the time my high-spirited daughter was one year old, she was very clear in letting me know what she was passionate about -...
KC Activities that Bond Parents and Children
Kids that grow up feeling connected to a secure and loving caregiver have the relationship tools to be in healthy romantic relationships, have successful...
Therapeutic Riding
It's Horse Day! Known as Thursday by the general population, Horse Day is probably my girls' favorite day of the week. The girls started...
