Wichita Mom, Author at Wichita Mom

Thumb Sucking :: Help Your Child Break the Habit

Thank you to our friends at Smith Orthodontics for sponsoring this post and for offering top-notch dental and orthodontic care for Wichita families! Thumb sucking is a normal behavior that many infants and toddlers use for comfort and security....

The Wichita Birthday Party Guide | 2016-2017

We love a good celebration, which means we really love birthdays! Whether you like to host a party at home, make every detail Pinterest-perfect, or want someone else to handle it all (especially the entertainment and...

Finding A Daycare in Wichita {Guest Post}

The nerve-racking question that most new parents mull over - asking friends and family, and even strangers on Facebook: "Where can I find a good daycare in Wichita?" Most moms I know would offer cash rewards...

2016 Father’s Day Gift Guide for Wichita Dads

It’s that time of year again, and Wichita Moms Blog is here to help you find the perfect Father’s Day gifts. Let’s be honest, finding something unique and creative each year is a challenge,...

The Ultimate Family Guide to Riverfest 2016

Thank you to Wichita Festivals for sponsoring this guide and for bringing quality events to Wichita families. You know summer has arrived when Riverfest is here; jam-packed with fun, food and music for the entire...

10 Reasons Students Enroll in Andover eCademy

Thanks to Andover eCademy for sponsoring this post, and for offering "all the best parts of school" to Kansas families through their blended virtual school. There are many reasons why families all over Kansas...

Stepping Up to the Plate During A Crisis {Guest Post}

In February of 2013 our 15-month-old daughter Adele fell down, and when she stood up our lives were changed forever. She was crying from the bump, and I noticed her face looked a little...

Understanding Colic & Acid Reflux :: Guest Post by Dr. Scharenberg

Thank you to Dr. Scharenberg of Scharenberg Chiropractic for sponsoring this post and for providing care for babies in the Wichita community. This guest post was written to serve as guidance on how to treat colic. As with...

The Truth About Children and Sleep

Disclosure : Thank you to Children’s Mercy Wichita Specialty Clinic for sponsoring this post and for providing quality medical services to our community of moms and their children. Children and Sleep When asked, most kids say they don’t get...

Top 5 Myths About Online Schools

Thank you to K12 for sponsoring this post and offering high quality, tuition-free online education for Kansas kids and families! There are many great reasons why families choose online schools for their kindergarten through 12th...

Lace Up and Join Us: National Walking Day and Heart Walk

Thank you to The American Heart Association for sponsoring this post and for providing support and care for the hearts of our community and especially for moms and their children. Taking time for yourself takes time. How often...

Listening to My Inner Voice :: Why I Filed for Divorce

When envisioning my adult life growing up, divorce wasn’t in the picture. It never is. But it happens. And it happens for all kinds of reasons. I want to share my story, because I...

Battling the Springtime Wheezes and Sneezes

Disclosure : Thank you to Children’s Mercy Wichita Specialty Clinic for sponsoring this post and for providing quality medical services to our community of moms and their children. Beware! Allergy and asthma enemies are lurking...

The 5 A’s of an All Star Sports Birthday + Giveaway

Thank you to All Star Wichita for sponsoring this post and for bringing affordable fun to the families of Wichita! The choices for planning a child's birthday party can be completely overwhelming. Have it at home or at a location?...