Editor's Letter January 2014

Happy 2014! I trust you and your families had a wonderful holiday and are now ready for things to slow down a bit. I know that we are looking forward to a less busy calendar for January in the Sarver home!

When planning editorial for the magazines, I am always on the lookout for a fresh take on age-old topics. I was discussing an article on mom pressure and competition between moms with a writer who suggested an article titled “What I Am Doing Right.” Instead of focusing on the negative, we could turn the topic around and focus on the positive. I loved it! And, I ended up loving the article itself even more than I loved the idea. So in the spirit of focusing on the positive, here are a few things I am doing right: I get up early and make breakfast each morning for my family. The last thing I say to my girls every night is “I love you.” My husband and I still read to the girls each night before bed. Take time to read Stephanie Loux’s article on and let me know what you are doing right. I’d love to hear from you!

In addition to looking for different article angles, I am constantly looking for ways to improve the magazine so that it is the best it can be. I’m thrilled to announce the addition of a “Faith and Family” column each month in 2014. Overland Park mom Wendy Connelly will share a Christian viewpoint on parenting topics that we all deal with. Local mom Jessica Heine will share with you small changes she’s making to her family’s diet in our Healthy Kids column. You’ll also notice the last page of the calendar has been tweaked a bit. I hope you’ll enjoy all of the fun holidays we’ve highlighted and how you and your family can celebrate those days, Kansas City style!

Wishing you and your families a healthy and happy New Year!