Parenting

This article is sponsored by the Wichita Public Library. Every year, youth librarians at Wichita Public Library coordinate the annual Summer Reading Program, a months-long celebration of reading and learning during the summer months. It’s designed to combat the summer...

Are you looking for something for your kiddos to do this summer? We sure are! And we've got a list of free summer VBS in Wichita and surrounding areas.  The listings below are accurate at the time of publishing. Please...

The best museums in Wichita are listed below - whether you're looking for things to do with kids in Wichita, date ideas, or things to do with visitors in Wichita, you'll find plenty of options. *Many museums in Wichita are...

If you are looking for ideas on what to gift your child's teacher beyond the typical coffee mug, lotion, or apple themed item, I polled many teacher friends, and below is a compiled list of what teachers REALLY want.  Teacher Gift Ideas (From...

Thank you to Children's Mercy for sponsoring this post written by Kirsten L. Weltmer, MD, FAAP – Children’s Mercy Pediatrician. Developmental milestones help track how children are progressing in physical and behavioral ways like talking, walking, playing and learning. They are...

The day after our daughter’s traumatic entrance into this world, we learned she had cerebral palsy. On top of midnight feedings and dirty diapers, those first years for us were also filled with surgeries, doctors, therapists, monitors and equipment,...

This article is written and sponsored by Trinity Academy. Trinity Academy: A Script No One Could Write The idea of Trinity Academy started in 1992 with three families who were good friends – Bob and Roxie Smith, Bill and Jennifer Nath,...

Is your child interested in horseback riding lessons, equestrian camps, and competitions? Or perhaps your family wants to go on a fun trail ride together? These local stables in and around Wichita have so much to offer: Allegro Equestrian 7620 S....

This article is sponsored by the Wichita Public Library. Every year, children’s books are nominated and selected to win a variety of different awards. These awards are based on illustrations or content of the books. We have a few different...

This article is sponsored by Christ the Savior Academy. Everything Your Child Needs to Know Before Preschool Dear Prospective Preschool Parents, I remember the feelings you are probably having right now. You see, I am not just a preschool teacher, I, too,...

Thank you to Kim Doze-Lohmann for sharing her story, journey, and experience for this guest article (originally written in 2020). On May 3, 2017 my life changed forever. My sweet baby boy, Banks, was born with Down syndrome. I was...

KNOCK, KNOCK!  Who’s there?   SHAKESPEARE!   In April of 1564, the greatest playwright of all time was born.  His stories, phrases, and words are still used today, whether or not we realized we are doing it.  Fancy celebrating the life and works...

Last summer, my 9 and 11 year old boys went to sleepaway camp for the first time. They had 6 nights at a camp in Missouri and participated in lake and sports activities, and costume parties. I had a lengthy...

This article was originally published in 2017. I used to be fun and spontaneous. It's not that you can't be those things after you become a mom, but they morph into "responsible" and "flexible", which really aren't the same at...