KC Baby Editor's Letter Winter 2022

I’m sure you’ve often heard or even said, “Wouldn’t it be nice if kids came with an instruction booklet!” And yes, that would be nice! But since they don’t, we hope that each issue of KC Baby & Maternity can offer some helpful advice and tidbits on everything from pregnancy to babies to toddlers. In this issue, seasoned Olathe mom of six Sarah Lyons has written a “Toddler Transition Handbook” article that you’ll find helpful. While reading through it, I realized that so many of her ideas work not only for toddlers, but for other stages as well! Suggestions like patience, laughter, safety and letting it go work well for the teen years in which I’m currently entrenched! No matter what stage you are in, I hope you’ll find some helpful tidbits in this issue.

Starting solids is such an exciting milestone! Both of my girls had their first solid food in the form of a smashed banana because that was what my mom fed me as my first food. It was fun to watch their reactions as they tried something new. What’s funny is today my older can’t stand bananas, while my younger likes them just fine. For great tips on starting solids with your little one, check out Judy Goppert’s article.

Although the days seem shorter because we have less sunlight during the colder months, they can seem to drag on because the weather often keeps us from venturing out. If the doldrums seem to be settling in at your home, be sure to keep handy Kristina Light’s article “Beat the Winter Blahs: Ideas from A to Z”. You’ll find a plethora of great ideas to keep you busy and find lots of fun!

Happy winter, Kansas City!