June Editor's Letter

Welcome to summer! If you’ve read this magazine or my blog for any length of time, you are well aware that summer is my favorite season of the year—and it is finally here! True story: I love summer so much that as soon as it arrives, a teeny-tiny bit of me thinks, “We’re one day closer to the end of summer than we were yesterday.”

Now, I do realize that for some people, summer can be a bit stressful with the kids home from school and seemingly endless, unstructured days on the horizon. That’s where we come in to help! Our Summer Fun Guide will make sure you have plenty of options to keep the entire family busy and entertained all summer long. Ever been to the drive-in? If not, make it a goal to get there this summer. We go several times each summer and have a blast! Read Kristina Light’s article on local diners and drive-ins. Olathe mom Christa Hines has put together a terrific list of 10 things to try with your kids this summer, and Kearney mom Jennifer Higgins offers super suggestions on park activities that don’t involve the playground. And, for a peek into some of the best new products and around-the-town activities, check out my summer roundup.

We have a strict “one extracurricular activity per child” rule in our home. Ally has chosen gymnastics, and Tori has chosen art. For many kids, sports are their activity of choice. As they grow, several options are available. One of those options involves club sports. Are they worth the time and money? Lenexa writer Kim Antisdel takes a look at club sports.

Here’s what we working on for July: Keeping tabs on kids who want freedom. Are video games really so bad? And more summer fun!

Happy summer, KC!