Luisa
Born & raised in South America, Luisa has been calling Wichita "home" since middle school. Home is where she met her husband, Whit, and had her babies Eli (11) & Ellie (4). She is a nurse who received her BSN from Newman, MPH from Creighton, decided she enjoyed paying student loans, and enrolled in a DNP program which she hopes will come to an end in 2020. She loves volunteering and is a self-proclaimed activist. She prides herself in her uncanny ability to wait until the very last second to do things, yet still maintain three color-coded calendars. She laughs at her own (hilarious) jokes. Her favorite hobby is sleeping.
What Age Can Kids Stay Home Alone?
Our oldest is 11 and has been recently asking to stay home from certain activities he does not necessarily love doing (think shopping with...
The Enneagram and Motherhood: “The Challenger” (Type 8)
From the Enneagram Institute: "Eights are self-confident, strong, and assertive. Protective, resourceful, straight-talking, and decisive, but can also be ego-centric and domineering. Eights feel...
Wichita Non-Profit Highlight :: Project Access
As someone who deals with sick people daily, access to healthcare is something I am very passionate about. I have been a part of...
Family Planning and Birth Control Options
One of the conversations I most often have with patients and students alike is about family planning methods. I decided to compile a short...
Our Daughter is Not Bossy
Our authoritative 4 year old has been opinionated from the get go. She knows what she wants and she is not afraid to tell...
10 Ways To Celebrate Women’s History Month in Wichita
It’s March which means we are officially in Women’s History Month. I would be lying if I told you I didn’t love a month...
Tips & Tricks for Dealing With Eczema This Winter Season
Let’s face it: eczema sucks! While some kids may have triggers (allergies, clothes, seasonal changes, etc.), others may just be born with a predisposition...
The Truth About Santa :: Letting Your Kid (and Yourself) Down Easy
The inevitable happened to us last Christmas - our oldest, 10 at the time, became highly suspicious of Santa.
First came the questions: “So, how...
Eighteen and Pregnant
Did you know that in 2015, a total of 229,715 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years in the US?
Believe it or not,...
Your Dad is Not Your Babysitter: Teamwork in Parenting
“So is dad babysitting us tonight since you are going out with your friends?”
Uh, no.
I know it was not intended to come out like...
Safety in Infancy from 0-12 months
Eleven years ago, I recall reading through all the mom blogs, books, Pinterest, Google, Reddit - you name it- about what to do to...
Things You Should Keep In Mind When You Have “The Talk”
While watching Wonder Woman as a family the other day, we came to the part when Diana and Steve Trevor go up to her...