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2/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
Kansas City Music Teachers Association is pleased to announce the winners of the KCMTA-Heritage Philharmonic Young Artist Concerto Competition, held January 16th at Schmitt Music. Kansas City Music Teachers Association is a 501(c)3 organization that supports and promotes the study of music through programs, education, scholarships, and events.
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Teens & Tweens 12-18
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Concerto
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2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Sending your kids off to college, a daunting financial prospect in the best of times, has become even harder in our current economy. The College Board recently reported that average college tuition in the United States rose by 6.5 percent this year. How can parents afford college?
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Eva Melusine Thieme
Teens & Tweens 12-18
College Admission
Financial Aid for College
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Financial Aid
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2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Welcome to the tween and preteen stage. A common side effect of not being little anymore: Talking with Mom may be the last thing on a kid's mind.
The good news, though, is that you can jump-start the conversation again. To get it going, take a look at moms' biggest worries on the conversation front and some simple solutions for staying connected:
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Teri Cettina
Teens & Tweens 12-18
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12/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
A vasectomy might seem like a strange place to begin a baby story, but you could say our story began there. My husband had a vasectomy in 1999 after the birth of our third child. Three children seemed a little radical to us in the two-child world where we lived at the time, and we opted for a vasectomy after number three without much thought.
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Maria Dean
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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12/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
It’s crucial for mom’s emotional, mental and physical well being to exit that packed-full stream of life every once and awhile. But the harder question for this over-booked, ultra-expectant overachiever is…how?
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Erin Davis
Preschool 3-5
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Toddlers
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12/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
What pregnant woman doesn’t enjoy her sleep being interrupted 12 times a night while she goes to the bathroom, sniffles through a stuffy nose and rubs out a few leg cramps? While you may theoretically get eight hours of sleep at night, the sleep disturbances of pregnancy (a good way to prepare you for caring for a newborn in the middle of the night) can leave you feeling quite groggy the next morning. Try some of the suggestions in our problem-solving guide below. Perhaps some of the tactics will gain you some longer stretches of sleep.
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Kerrie McLoughlin
Pregnancy
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10/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
Most pregnant women - especially first time moms-to-be - have a lot of questions about their own changing bodies and questions about their baby's development in the womb. Here are answers to common Pregnancy Questions from A to Z.
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9/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
A father can play an important role in caring for an infant. In time he will become more comfortable with this role and will eagerly await the first smile, first step and first word right along with you.
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Katrina L. Cassel
Infant and Toddler 0-2
New Baby
Fatherhood
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9/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
Nesting hits everyone in different ways but it often centers on cleaning and organizing. Go ahead and feed your need to scrub the bottom of everyone’s shoes with a toothbrush, but don’t give in to every urge, as you should take some precautions to keep you and your baby safe.
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Robin Gedman
Pregnancy
Preparing for New Baby
Nesting
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9/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
Newborns are a big adjustment for everyone in the house, and how an older child reacts depends partially on his temperament. Fortunately, parents can do many things to help children adjust to a new baby.
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Tisha Foley
Pregnancy
Siblings
Preparing for New Baby
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9/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
Moms undergoing Cesarean delivery no longer need to feel guilty about exposing their infants to anesthesia. Mayo Clinic researchers have found that children exposed to anesthesia during Cesarean section are not at any higher risk for learning disabilities later in life than children not delivered by C-section.
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Lisa Carpenter
Pregnancy
Cesarean
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9/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
A family's stories of struggles with infertility, the power of prayer, and the journey of their family.
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Debbie Woody
Pregnancy
Infertility
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9/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
How do parents teach toddlers not to bite? What are practical solutions to this parenting plight?
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Stacey Hatton
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Discipline
Biting
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9/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
A Poem Dedicated to New Babies
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Anne Bauman
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Poem
Poetry
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9/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
How can a parent who is not naturally musical instill a love and interest in music in their children?
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Kristina Light
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Music
Music for Kids
Music Lessons
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8/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
Making reading fun keeps little ones engaged and helps them develop pre-reading skills. These four simple ideas will help parents show preschoolers that books and reading activities are an entertaining part of everyday life
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Preschool 3-5
Back to School
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8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
A mother reflects on the journey to preschool
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Tisha Foley
Preschool 3-5
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7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
If you’re a parent facing middle school with your child, you may even have a few questions: How will my disorganized child juggle his schedule? What if she’s a target for bullies? How will he deal with peer pressure? You’ll soon find yourself the parent of a teenager, but area experts say it won’t be so bad if you come to the table prepared.
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Claire M. Caterer
Teens & Tweens 12-18
Preparing for Middle School
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7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Raise your hand if you're a mother. Ok, now raise your hand if you are the mother of teenagers. Here's the big one, raise your hand if might not have had children if you had known how difficult teenagers can be. While my teens are often a source of delight, and yes, even amusement, I won't deny that I sometimes wish I could skip the ages from 12-20 with my kids.
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Valerie Owings
Teens & Tweens 12-18
TeenScene
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7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
For weeks I stressed, spent sleepless nights, and bored my husband, friends and dry cleaner about my concerns of transitioning our daughter from the crib to a bed. I envisioned her bounding out of her room once I fell asleep, hurdling the baby gate and opening the fridge rapidly stuffing as many choking hazards into her mouth as possible. After absorbing everyone’s advice and speaking with our pediatrician, I unearthed some great tips that made this transition one of the easiest we have encountered in my daughter’s continually changing world.
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Robin Gedman
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Toddler Bed