We did not allow my stepson to get a cell phone until he was 14, and boy, were we ever the hold-out parents in his circle! Some of his friends starting getting phones at age 10. I may be...
April showers bring May flowers... Hopefully there is enough sunshine this month for us to enjoy egg hunts and events in Wichita!
April 1 - Tulips, Fairies and Forts is at Botanica three different Saturdays in April. Bring your dreamers...
I don't care what your friend's neighbor's sister-in-law told you about my child's school. I don't care that everyone who's anyone is moving out of the district because of, obviously, the schools. I don't care about the sensational headlines...
- "That is brilliant!"
- "Why haven't I ever thought of that?"
- "Your kids entertained us the entire time!"
- "I'm totally doing that!"
- "You're a genius!"
These are just a few of the many comments we have received over the past...
Teachers are amazing and special people. I admire these individuals and appreciate them more than I can express into words, especially through times when my children are not in school. At home there are distractions everywhere. So when I...
Looking to sign the kids up for t-ball, softball or baseball in Wichita? These recreational and competitive teams and leagues are our favorites!
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Local recreational leagues -- too many to list! If your child is just starting out,...
Thank you to the Wichita Public Library for sponsoring this article.
It is never too early to start reading to your child. As the New Year begins and you create goals and resolutions for yourself, consider developing reading goals for...
Note from the author: This article was originally in 2015. I have continued to homeschool my kids, who are now entering 4th & 7th grades. We have learned so much and hope you enjoy your homeschooling journey as much...
It can't be. I'm in total denial.
My oldest child, Connor, is getting ready to start his senior year of high school.
What?! How did this happen? Wasn't I just in high school a few years ago? (Um, make that a...
How is it possible that school is about to start? Eek! Is anyone as unprepared (and excited at the same time) as I am?
Back to school brings changes to leisurely summer routines, depending on your summer schedule and work...
I am getting ready to send my youngest child to kindergarten. As the simpler preschool days are drawing to a close, I have become very reflective of where we've been, and anticipating where we're headed. It's fairly easy to...
Have you heard of Read An Ebook Day? Celebrated on September 18, this day is a way to celebrate electronic books and encourage a love of reading. We are book lovers in our household and enjoy books in their...
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We all knew this school year was going to look different. We had imagined a scenario where school started online -more or less like the Continuous Learning approach we had last Spring- then we were going to...
Summer is winding down. The back-to-school supplies are looming. The smell of fresh, new pencils is in the air.
I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I feel like summer just got started. It flew by way too fast....
Guides + Resources
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Wichita Holiday Gift Guide
Who better to receive gift ideas and recommendations from than other moms? We have compiled a mom-approved curated gift guide to...
