Erin Bartel
Erin has been on the Wichita Mom team since 2014, serving as its Content Director. She also works as a private marketing consultant in Wichita KS, helping businesses and non-profits navigate the ever-changing waters of digital & local marketing. A mother of 2, happily married to her college sweetheart, Erin's hobbies include bribing herself to exercise, traveling with (and without) her family, and trying to remember where she hid the chocolate.
The Best Period Products for Tweens & Teens
When you think of your period, a party probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Cramps, headaches, cravings, mood swings - it's...
Comprehensive Guide to Youth Sports Organizations in Wichita
One of the most common questions posted in our local neighborhood groups from parents looking for youth sports organizations in and around Wichita. It can...
Top 10 Winter Dates & Girls Night Out Ideas in Wichita
Check out these ideas below for indoor, outdoor & at-home date night fun this winter!
Winter Dates in the Wichita Area
A huge hit every...
Early Intervention Services & Educational Resources in Wichita
We are often asked where to find additional education resources, including special education services and early intervention testing. Below you will find a list...
10 Best Places for Pet Boarding, Pet Sitters, & Doggy Daycare in Wichita
Your pets are family! But they can't always come with you when you travel. We polled hundreds of Wichita moms, and here are the...
Why Your Kids Need A “Yes Day” (and You Do, Too)
This article was originally published in 2017.
I used to be fun and spontaneous. It's not that you can't be those things after you become...
8 Best Wine & Cocktail Bars in Wichita KS
Whether you're looking for pre-dinner drinks, happy hour specials, or a killer vibe (speakeasy? tiki bar? velvet couches and sparkly chandeliers?) we've got you...
7 Mystery Book Series for Middle Schoolers Who Love Enola Holmes
If your kids are anything like mine, they can't pass up a good mystery - especially one solved by an eager underage gumshoe (or...
NEW Fall Classes & Performances for Toddlers, Kids & Teens at MTWichita/MTYP
Sponsored by MTWichita.
This fall Music Theatre Wichita adds new educational offerings for little ones, and welcomes teaching artist Heidi Biever. The fall schedule includes...
10 Tips for Surviving International Travel with Kids
10 Tips for International Travel with Kids
1. Start adjusting for jet lag before you leave.
There are differing opinions as to whether or not this...
What to Do When Your Child Has Night Terrors
Our first experience with night terrors is forever burned into my memory. We had just moved to a new house with a 4-week-old baby...
5 Gentle & Effective Facial Cleansers for Tweens & Middle Schoolers
Finding the right facial cleanser for middle schoolers and tweens can be a challenge. It's not uncommon for girls as young as 10 to...
Douglas Dessert Festival Coming to College Hill | June 11-13
Wichita, KS - The first ever Douglas Dessert Festival will be held in College Hill June 11-13, 2021. Wichita’s foodies and carb-lovers are invited...
Teaching Your Kids This “Rude” Behavior May Help Prevent Sexual Abuse
This article was originally published in 2015.
My kids have reached an age that necessitates difficult conversations about how not every touch from an adult...