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.
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 when you got married. While he may be the person...
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 pervasive. I find myself craving simple, low-key, even ordinary. When...
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 to find ways to have rowdy, but safe fun! When...
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 I soared past 30 and still hadn't met "The One,"...
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 college athletics. A student athlete would be sidelined from games...
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 declaration - his response was that he just couldn't wait...
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 you with a father's day card to tell you that...
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 in life in my late 20s. So I suppose it...
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 say, The days are long but the years are short. I...
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 of your child's best (and most challenging) moments. The pure...
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 are funny, but aside from that, I don't get it....
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 hate the commercialism of it. Motherhood has definitely changed how...
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 children have learned to appreciate predictability because I have modeled...
Saving My Sanity at Christmas
My kids look forward to Christmas all year long! They start asking in January how many days until Christmas. Actually, my husband and I can't wait for Christmas either! I can't get enough Christmas...