January Editor's Letter

Happy New Year! I trust the holidays were nice and, if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to some quieter days ahead. We all could benefit from some downtime in the Sarver home!

As people do each January, we all think about resolutions, fresh starts, things in which we’d like to improve, etc. And if you are like me, by February most have been forgotten. Often resolutions revolve around our health, and those are good ones to make—and keep! Women’s health is an important topic and maintaining it varies greatly depending upon your age. Olathe mom Lauren Greenlee has put together a great roundup of women’s health topics, decade by decade. Take a look at what you might be facing and if you haven’t been in for a checkup in a while, get one scheduled today!

Happy. Happiness. Joy. What do those words conjure up in your mind? I think for most, it’s what we want for our families and for ourselves. We take a look at happiness in this issue, from what makes a happy family to what you, the readers, told us are your go-to “get happy” songs. Skating through this winter with no snow would make me happy, but I know some of you love snow. We’ve got your guide to winter fun.

Planning a party this month? If not this month, I know you will sometime in the next 12 months! Check out our party guide for great locations in KC to host your next bash. And be sure to visit the virtual party guide at KCParent.com for even more ideas, photos, videos and much more!

Stay warm, Kansas City!