A Goodbye Note From Your Child’s Teacher
by Maureen Zhao
I remember the first time I met you. I’ve probably had a thousand parents walk through my door, but I remember the moment you first came. Your little one was...
Beauty Is A Noun
by Annie
From the backseat I heard her say: “I’m not beautiful Mommy.” My heart sank. And I knew I had this chance, and maybe only this chance, to help her understand...
Gardening With Children
{Disclosure: We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Kinderberry Hill with this post – their Education Coordinator, a mom herself, is sharing tips on continuing learning into summer by gardening with your kids.}...
Baby’s First Playlist
by Daci Platt
While I was pregnant with my daughter, the song “Take Me to Church” came out. I followed its ride from The Current, to SNL, and eventually to ubiquity. While I was...
6 Simple, Fun Ways to Get Your Kiddos Involved in the Kitchen
by Melissa
Am I alone when I say that the 4-5 o’clock hours of the day, heck, maybe even 4-6 o’clock, can be the most challenging of them all? The kids...
Asking for Help
by Cari Dugan
I’ve never liked asking for help. I mean does anyone really? When my kid’s were really tiny, (all three under five-tiny), life was crazy and chaotic. I honestly could have...
Baby Swimming Tips to Keep Kids Safe & Mamas Sane
by Kate Awsumb
It’s like the transition from carefree grabbing your keys and running out your door to the rigmarole that is preparing to leave the house with a baby. Swimming with a wee one is...
The Summer Treasure Box
by Amber Harder
A few years ago in a thrift store aisle, a friend and I dreamed up the idea of a Summer Treasure Box to add some spontaneity and extra fun to our days...
Kids Through the Chaos
by Kim
Well, here I am sitting on the floor under my kitchen table. My yoga pants are wet with soapy water and crumbs from meals past are stuck all over me....
Flint Hills International Children’s Festival
{Disclosure: We’re thrilled to partner with our sponsors The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to tell you all about their annual event: Flint Hills International Children’s Festival. This is...
I Don’t Know How You Do It, Mama
by Marielle
I know I’m not supposed to play the “mommy martyr.” I know I’m supposed to enjoy the little moments that will be gone all too quickly, to do this job well,...
Putdowns in Motherhood
My daughter started Kindergarten this year. It was a really hard transition for me, and I’m just not sure how life went by so fast that I have a kindergartener. I don’t...
