Amy Foster
Amy is a lifelong Wichita-area resident, with the exception of her college and grad school years. Amy has worked as a pediatric physical therapist for a local non-profit organization during her 22 year career. She married Brett, a youth pastor turned special education teacher and coach, and can be seen supporting Andover Middle School with her two boys, aged 13 & 11, only 18 months apart! They keep her occupied in athletic activities . When she isn't busy momming, she likes to walk her dog in her neighborhood, and do embroidery by hand.
Navigating Compassion Fatigue
My nature is one that is high on compassion and empathy, which I am grateful for, but what happens when our greatest strength becomes...
Dear Coach’s Wife…
Dear Coach's wife,
You deserve a medal. You may or may not have known that your husband would spend countless hours away from home coaching...
Grandparents :: Turning Ordinary to Extraordinary
It seems that childhood is more complicated now than when I was a child. Social media pressures, electronics, and information overload are all very...
How to Explode a Watermelon with Rubber Bands
To me, watermelon is the epitome of summer! Nothing says summer like eating a big slice. With 2 active boys at home, we like...
Overcoming the Challenges of An Introverted Personality
I'm an introvert. In my single days, I had good relationships with many friends, but I had the hardest time meeting potential dates. As...
Why I’m Redshirting my Kindergartner
The term "redshirt" has taken on a new meaning over the last few years. Most of us are familiar with the definition used in...
Don’t Rush, Little One
My 4 year-old recently told us that he can't wait to be a teenager. My husband and I both quickly questioned him about this...
Dear Husband on Father’s Day
Dear Husband,
As you know, Father's Day has a very special meaning to me. It was Father's day, 2010 that I was able to surprise...
Journey to Motherhood: Becoming a Mom at Advanced Maternal Age
I have always felt like a late bloomer. I didn't date much as a high schooler, and finally felt like I found my groove...
Goodbye Toddlerhood
Having children just 18 months apart meant I basically had 2 straight years of 2 year-olds and 2+ LONG years of threenagers. I always...
Dear Mom of A Child with Special Needs
Photo by Laura Belle Photography
Dear mom of a child with special needs,
As your child's physical therapist, I have a front row seat to some...
Social Media and Motherhood
I check my Facebook and Instagram several times a day. Okay, more than several. I don't understand Twitter, and Snapchat confuses me. The filters...
What Moms REALLY Want for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day seems to evoke lots of emotions. Some people love having an excuse to do something special for their loved ones and others...
9 Phrases Your Kids Need to Hear
I am a creature of habit. Where another person might value spontaneity and novelty, I appreciate predictability and stability. I don't know if my...