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Avoiding Heat-Related Illness and Dehydration This Summer
This post is sponsored and written by Children's Mercy.
After months of cold, everyone is excited for a warm, sunny summer. Some of us are looking forward to relaxing pool days and beach vacations, while...
Common Car Seat Questions Answered
This post is sponsored by Oakes Kia and written by our friends at Children's Mercy.
What car seat should I use?
What direction should it face?
How long should my child be in a car...
What to Look For in a Divorce Lawyer
This post is written and sponsored by Ash Law.
A potential new client told me she was looking for someone “mean” and “nasty.”
I told her that I’ve been called “ruthless” before, my nickname is “Khaleesi,”...
Taking Care of Your Mental Health This Mother’s Day
Five years ago, I curled up on my living room sofa and prayed for my life to be different. “You are not broken,” I repeated over and over to myself, my hands clasped around...
Disney Pride in Concert Comes to Kansas City, June 17-18
A Magical Celebration of LGBTQ Life, Love, and Family!
Hold on to your Mickey Mouse ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney extravaganza! The Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City is proud to present Disney...
Preparing Your Daughter for Her First OB/GYN Visit
This post is written and sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
For you and I, a well-woman visit is likely a routine event we check off our to-do list every year. But visiting the gynecologist for...
I Had a Stroke at 26 Years Old
On October 9, 2022, I was 26 years old and had a stroke.
I was taking a nap, and I woke up to go to the bathroom. While in the bathroom, I suddenly got very...
Parenting After My Own Trauma
Last week, I said something out loud to my husband that I never thought I would say, that I always thought would end our marriage, and I often thought to myself in my head.
Let...
Ear Infections: What You Can Do and When is it Time for Ear Tubes?
This post is sponsored by Children's Mercy
Ear infections are one of the most common medical issues among young children and can be frustrating for both parents and kids. As a parent, you want to do...
3 Reasons You Need a Trust
This post is sponsored by ASH LAW, a boutique law firm in Missouri.
What’s the difference between a trust and a will? The main difference is that wills are a ticket to probate court. Trusts, on...
5 Letters (L-E-G-A-L) to Protect Your Kids’ Future
This post is sponsored by ASH LAW, a boutique law firm in Missouri.
Planning isn’t sexy. But neither are many things we do for our kids (read: diapers and stomach flu).
It’s part of our job! We...
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
This Post is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
The holidays can be hectic and tense. Between buying gifts to classroom parties and school events to traveling and family gatherings, what should be fun has a...
5 Things Your Kid’s Dentist Wants You to Know
This post is sponsored by Kansas Kids Dental and is written by Dr. Aaron Kamp, DDS.
Many parents do not realize when to start going to the dentist. Typically, you should take your child to the...
Understanding Asthma, Tips for Avoiding Triggers
This post is sponsored by Children's Mercy, and written by
Jade Tam-Williams, MD, Children’s Mercy Pediatric Pulmonologist.
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but it can also be a tricky time of year for kids...
5 Reasons Every Mom Needs an Estate Plan
What’s an estate plan? An estate plan is trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advanced healthcare directives. It’s a plan you make about your family and your money, rather than letting the government do what...
