May Editor's Letter

This is a parenting magazine and, of course, we love to celebrate moms not only in May but throughout the year. I have to brag on my mom a bit, as I think I was blessed with the world’s best! For years she was only my mom, but I so enjoy the fact that now we’re not only mother and daughter, we’re also good friends.

Lenexa mom Amanda Doll had a fun idea for this year’s Mother’s Day article. She suggested we hear from kids about their moms. I know you’ll enjoy peeking into the lives of five local moms (and she was sweet to include me—I didn’t edit my girls’ responses at all—so now you know the real truth!). In the spirit of the article, here’s what I’d share about my mom:

“All About Maureen” by Margaret

What is your favorite thing to do with your mom? Girls trip! When I’m not home, my mom loves to: Sleep. What is something your mom is really good at? Being generous and a friend to everyone. How did I do, Mom? The good news is I know she’ll see this, because she is KC Parent’s number one reader in St. Louis!

Along with celebrating moms in May, we celebrate teachers and all they have done for our kids throughout the school year. As co-chair of our school’s staff appreciation committee, I work hard with my committee to let teachers know they are appreciated during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Overland Park mom Gretchen Britain has come up with some cute and clever homemade gifts that your kids can make today to let your teachers know how special they are. So easy that even this craft-challenged mom can make this work!

Happy May and Happy End of School Year, KC!!!