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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?...
Achoo! A Cold or the Flu?
Disclosure : Thank you to Children’s Mercy Wichita for sponsoring this post and for providing quality medical services to our community of moms and their babies.
To help children receive timely care, it’s important for...
5 Reasons to Take a Community Class at WSU
Disclosure: Thank you to Wichita State University Community Education for sponsoring this post and for providing classes we stand behind and are excited to bring to this wonderful community of moms.
Wichita State University’s Community Education Program is a...
Ready, Set, Go! Keys to Kindergarten Readiness
Thank you to Central Christian Academy for sponsoring this post and to Carrie Jones, Director of Admissions, for sharing tips for Kindergarten readiness with our community of Wichita moms.
Your baby is growing up, and kindergarten is right...
Choosing Your Child’s School :: 4 Things Parents Need to Know
Thank you to Wichita Collegiate School for sponsoring this post and to Becky O’Hearn, Head of Early Childhood, for sharing her expertise with our community of moms.
Choosing the right school for your young child can be...
The Road to Pregnancy : Tackling Infertility Issues
Disclosure : Thank you to Heartland Women’s Group Gynecology and Obstetrics Services for sponsoring this post and to Dr. James Whiddon for sharing his expertise with our community of moms.
If you and your partner are having trouble...
Moms RUN This Town :: New Wichita Chapter
“I often hear someone say, ‘I’m not a real runner.’ We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” - Bart Yasso
Are you a female runner? Would...
Vaccinations During Pregnancy
Disclosure : Thank you to Heartland Women’s Group Gynecology and Obstetrics Services for sponsoring this post and to Dr. Lowden for sharing her expertise with our community of moms.
Immunization of a mother before and during pregnancy is...
The One Percent : Infants Born with Heart Conditions
Disclosure : Thank you to Children’s Mercy Wichita for sponsoring this post and for providing quality medical services to our community of moms and their babies.
It is estimated that one percent of infants are born with...
Transitioning to Life with Pediatric Diabetes
Disclosure : Thank you to Children’s Mercy Wichita for sponsoring this post and for providing quality medical services to our community of moms and their babies.
Diabetes is no longer as frightening as it once was....
I Can’t Walk Away :: Patience Through the Trial of An Arduous Adoption
I have heard that the gestation of a mama elephant is over two years. At this point, I should have given birth to two elephants! Adoption took root in my heart when I was...
Newborn Screening : When Results are Unexpected
Disclosure : Thank you to Children's Mercy Wichita for sponsoring this post and for providing quality medical services to our community of moms and their babies. This post specifically highlights the endocrinology unit, a familiar place for...