When I found out I was pregnant during the beginning of the COVID pandemic, I can honestly say the emotions were like none that I had experienced during my previous pregnancies. Where there is often excitement mixed with some...
Since becoming a mom to my two little guys (a preschooler and 6-month-old), I seem to have a chronic tardiness problem. I mean we are late pretty much wherever we go. My husband mentioned something about it the other...
As a mother of a preschooler and toddler, I’ve seen my share of meltdowns. I realize the dangers of running too many errands in a row, scheduling activities close to nap time or failing to bring snacks. However, there...
Recently, I re-entered the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom for 5 years. I loved the time I was able to spend with my boys, but a job opened up where I would have a schedule similar to my...
National Read Across America Day takes place annually in correlation with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Seuss’s birthday is on March 2, but Read Across America will be celebrated on March 1 this year (due to the 2nd falling...
There's a new "B" word in town, and it ends with "-ully."
I know that the anti-bullying campaign started with the best of intentions. Bullying is real. In fact, I was bullied pretty severely for a time in high school....
I have two teenagers: a high school senior and a middle school eighth grader. This means both of my kids have major scholastic milestones celebrated in the same week in May, note to self. It was never my intention,...
Every August when school starts, I have this "butterfly" feeling in my stomach. You know, the kind that you get when you are excited to start something new. When you know your child is getting ready to embark on...
It's hard to believe that in a few weeks school will be upon us all. Just typing that is making my brain and wallet hurt. However, knowing that I have an incoming 7th grader is even crazier. How did...
I have four amazing kids who, like millions of other kids, adapted to having their school and educational experience pulled out from under them in March of 2020. Now that summer is winding down and the new school year...
The summer slide is defined as an academic regression students experience during a summer break. Where students are shown as losing some of the wonderful knowledge they acquired during the most recent school year. Studies show that younger children...
There are tons of barbershops in Wichita - so how do you find a great one for your kids? These barbershops get the best reviews & highest recommendations from the moms in our Neighborhood Groups!
Best Barbershops in Wichita for...
Families have a variety of motives for homeschooling, and contrary to what some might think, being a "cheap" option is typically not one of them. Homeschool education can be a rather pricy endeavor, and I’m sure we all have...
My mother taught me never to discuss politics, religion or money, and how desperately I wish that lesson was one I could pass down to my children. But we don’t live in that day and age anymore. Open floor...
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The ULTIMATE List of Wichita Date Night Ideas | 100 Local...
These Wichita date night ideas are more than just a list of Wichita restaurants and movie theaters - our comprehensive guide offers 100+ ideas...
