School Years

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...

This article is sponsored by the Wichita Public Library. This summer, make a splash at the Wichita Public Library! Kids and teens will dive into Oceans of Possibilities with the Summer Reading Program beginning May 31. This year’s program will...

Speech Therapy is a topic that often becomes a consideration and a need for parents of young kids. Language is the basis as to how we relate to one another, think, speak, listen, and learn. It’s intertwined with so...

Whether you are choosing a travel-free Spring Break due to health reasons, budgeting or the fact that you and your family are homebodies, find ways to make your own fun with these at-home Spring Break activities. We often hit...

Children grow up so quickly! From little bundles of love, to busy toddlers, then in the blink of an eye, they become their own people with likes, dislikes and their own unique personalities. Being a parent is life-changing and...

As parents, we learn how to do almost everything "on the fly." Our newborns are placed in our arms with no instruction manuals. No "how to" checklists. No rules. One of the first things we learn to do with...

What To Do When Your Child Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder First off, breathe. Your child is not alone, and treatment options are available. According to the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder occurs in 1/200 children and is...

2020 has been hard. Really hard. And full of unexpected twists and turns! If you are dealing with unexpected virtual schooling for your elementary-aged student, here are some great places around town that are offering virtual learning labs to...

Books have been a nightly ritual since our son was born. We were gifted an amazing library by our family and friends before he was born and have continued to add to it each year. Initially, the books were...

This article is sponsored by Wichita Collegiate School and written by WCS parent Charlie Ramseyer. Finding Our School Community at Wichita Collegiate We are getting ready to enter one of my favorite times of the year. For my family, and so many...

Whether you're seeking a diagnosis or hunting for resources and support groups, parents of children with on the Autism Spectrum have lots of options in Wichita! These are the services providers, athletic organizations, and support groups recommended by ASD...

Back to school means back to making quick breakfasts and packing lunches. I don’t know about you but I’m not in to making these extra cute lunches or waking up early to whip up a big ol' breakfast. I’m...

Sponsored by the City of Wichita. You’ve enrolled the kids for school but don’t forget to pencil in fall activities for you and your family too! The City of Wichita’s Evolve guide features hundreds of classes, camps, activities, sports and more....

Tener trillizos es una experiencia increíble, feliz y caóticamente hermosa. Como padres de trillizos, a menudo se nos presentan algunas preguntas que, muy probablemente, sólo compartimos con otras familias múltiples y una de ellas es si los niños deben...