Motherhood in the Wichita Area

Before I had my first kid, I had all my parenting philosophies figured out. I did my research. I read the books. I researched the articles. I believed I would learn from my parents’ mistakes and do better. I had friends who were parents already and I had things I liked and didn’t like. There were things I swore I’d never do as a mother. Hahaha! Boy, did they change!

One complaint I’ve noticed from moms is the issue of finding childcare while working out. Personally, I love running, and I specifically buy jogging strollers for that purpose. Having two kids and 6 years of stroller jogging practice, I’ve created a list of tips to make those runs easier. 

Do you feel frustrated that your child is always facing a screen? Research has shown that today’s child averages 8-9 hours a day of engagement with media. It is a constant effort to engage kids in simple face-to-face conversations and good...

The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade.  By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone. ...