Category: Parenting
What I Wish I Knew – Adoption Stories
How many times have you heard a friend say “I wish I had known that before I started” or “I wish I knew then what I know now?” It’s a common sentiment and one that affects everyone. It is also an especially common one surrounding issues of adoption, because many...
Summertime Activities for Families in Lenexa
The end of the school year is fast approaching and we all know what that means – summer! Summer can be a great time for children and families, especially when pool parties and picnics are involved. But it can also be a stressful time for parents. From juggling...Easter Crafts for Families
Spring is here and that means Easter is coming up soon. This year it falls on April 16, which means parents have plenty of time to get together some great crafts for their kids. Of course, many of your children will be doing crafts in school, but they are another...It’s Time to Talk Summer Camps
We know, it’s just now spring break. And the snow is still falling over much of the central and eastern parts of the country. Even with all of that, summer will be here in no time and it’s time to think about summer camps for your children. Often, specialty camps fill...Spring Break Family Activities – Missouri
Spring break! Spring break! Can you hear the cheer of the students as they run out of school on a Friday afternoon, ready for the first big vacation of the year? With unusually warm bouts of weather this year, spring break might even prove to be a bit warm with...Spring Break Family Activities – Kansas
Spring break! Spring break! Can you hear the cheer of the students as they run out of school on a Friday afternoon, ready for the first big vacation of the year? With unusually warm bouts of weather this year, spring break might even prove to be a bit warm with...Teaching Adopted Children Their Story
Parents of adopted children will one day face the question about whether or not to tell their child the story of how they came to join the family. An intensely personal decision, parents must make the decision that is best for the child and family. There is no easy...Online Support for Adoptive Parents
Now that the spirit and cheer of ringing in the New Year has settled, many of us are back to the usual routine. That means meal prep, long work hours, shoveling snow, laundry, homework, and so much more. Usually we all end up feeling like the day needs just one more...