Branson, Missouri with Tweens and Teens
Branson offers hidden gems of adventures for the ENTIRE family.
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KC Party Guide
Browse our directory featuring area party venues and entertainment options.
Read ArticleSea Life Giveaway
KC Parent Magazine is giving Five Families 4 Tickets each valid at Sea Life Aquarium(a $450 total value)!
Read ArticleGo Explore Midtown
Kansas City’s Midtown and Country Club Plaza Districts offer many family-friendly attractions and sites to enjoy including the city’s beloved Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kansas City Zoo, and more.
Read ArticleHappy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear!
Smokey Bear has done a lot in the name of wildfire prevention over the past 80 years ‘ some well know and some less known.
Read ArticleSix Stop Tour: Liberty, MO
Experience an idyllic holiday in Liberty from tea time, to an outdoor Christmas pageant, Santa photos, and the best holiday shopping for everyone on your shopping list!
Read ArticleBest of December
Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for December in Kansas City are here!
Read ArticlePopping Up Festive Fun
Creating decorative holiday sweets allows little ones and grown-ups alike to take part in the fun, and the end result is delicious desserts for all to enjoy.
Read ArticleKC’s Best Christmas Lights
Kansas City sparkles in holiday splendor with magnificent displays across the metro! These are our top picks for the best Christmas lights in KC!
Read Article50 Fall Fun Ideas Under $5
Enjoy the best of autumn in KC with these fun-filled, cheap ideas!
Read ArticleHoliday Giveaways
Win tickets to your favorite holiday lights & attractions all season long!
Read ArticleQueen Esther at Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson
Set in the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, Queen Esther is a captivating tale of beauty and bravery.
Read ArticleTurkey Place Cards
Let your kids help out with Thanksgiving table decorations with these fun and simple place holders your guests will love.
Read ArticleAsk Ashley: Great Plains SPCA
Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions
Read ArticleOakhill Day School
Every parent wants a child prepared to navigate the ups and downs that life brings once they live and work away from home. At Oakhill Day School, we believe that the foundation of learning and success begins early.
Read ArticleKC Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Guide
Discover the best pumpkin patches & fall fun attractions in Kansas City!
Read ArticleCreate good lifelong habits – walk to school!
We are all pedestrians at some point in our day. Walking is active transportation that can help kids establish a lifelong habit of physical activity. And teaching kids safe walking habits now will serve them well into the future.
Read ArticleReview: Horse Power: Tom Bass’ American Story at The Coterie
Tom Bass’ example of training through love, both as it relates to his work as a horseman, and as it relates to the topic of racism is so poignant and powerful, and we left the show wanting to learn more about his life.
Read ArticleGo Explore the Crown Center District
Crown Center and Union Station are two of Kansas City’s most beloved landmarks. Enjoy a variety of kid-friendly favorite attractions as well as world-class museums.
Read ArticleLouisburg Cider Mill Pumpkin Patch: Family Fun
Autumn in Kansas City is nearly synonymous with Louisburg Cider Mill and we’re giving away FREE passes to the patch!
Read Article4 Beloved Bookstores
In addition to many marvelous libraries, Kansas City is also home to several charming bookshops.
Read ArticleGloWild: Legends & Lore
Experience the fantastical world of GloWild: Legends and Lore this year at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. This is a must-see this fall in KC!
Read ArticleHappy and Successful Kids Life Skill 1
Parents everywhere want their children to be successful in life. But how can we ensure that happens?
Read ArticleSalmon Tacos with Avocado
Enjoy taco night with a fish twist! This wild-caught salmon adds the nutrition and protein a family needs and is super easy for a weeknight.
Read ArticleScrumptious Twists on Classic S’Mores
Local eateries celebrate the autumn classic with their own unique take on the dish.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
There are different levels of giftedness ranging from moderately gifted to profoundly gifted.
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Arts & Enrichment, Fall Fun, Kansas City’s Fantastical Fall Adventures and more!
Read ArticleKC Parent August 2024
Soak Up Summer, Back-to-school issue, Creating Traditions, Learning to do Dinner, and B2S on a Budget!
Read ArticleGreat Products for Self-Care
These products are must-haves for a bit of self-care and pampering.
Read ArticleWhat You (and Your Child) Should Know for Kindergarten and Beyond
Ensuring children are well-equipped to enter kindergarten sets them up for success.
Read ArticleSimple School Day Solutions
This year, make sure your students have everything needed to make the grade with must-haves like the latest tech, and supplies on-the-go.
Read ArticleKC’s Summer Festival Guide
It’s Festival Season in Kansas City! Old-fashioned county fairs, food festivals, live performances and more… there is something for everyone!
Read ArticleWe Love It: Back to School
Award winning products from NPPA: National Parenting Product Awards!
Read ArticleBack-to-School Traditions
Traditions don’t have to be expensive or elaborate but give us something fun to look forward to as seasons change.
Read ArticleMake School Mornings More Manageable
Make mornings run more smoothly this school year with these tips to operate a successful household.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.
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Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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Some schools only let students have this access to their current grades. Parents can request that their children let them see their grades and have meaningful discussions about them.
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Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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Next month, many children will be returning to school. You can ensure that it is a safe experience for them by making sure they know basic safety rules.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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As a generalization, you can expect your children’s schools from preschool through high school to be more academic than the ones you attended.
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Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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Pencil and paper homework is becoming extinct for students as early as second grade.
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Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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Summer has wound down, and now it’s back-to-school time. Preparing for the first days of the new year will yield benefits for both you and your children.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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Whether you were good at math in school or not, you can definitely help your child like math and have the skills to succeed in this subject.
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Before you ever sign your young children up for any formal activity, whether a sport, music, dancing or singing, they should be doing some of these activities at home with you.
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Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleDear Teachers Q & A
Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
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We suggest imaginative activities that expand their horizons, increase their desire to learn about a wide variety of subjects, and teach them new skills.
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Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.
Read ArticleStarting School in Winter
“Is everybody ready?” I gave James and Ian a smile, but they didn’t answer. It was OK; I didn’t expect one. Although James had just turned 5, and Ian was only 3, both were still preverbal.
Read ArticlePretend Play Parks
These local playgrounds offer pint-sized worlds where children can imagine what they’ll be when they grow up.
Read ArticleTuna Mac and Cheese Bites
Embrace this kid favorite with clean protein and omega-3’s for a snack, appetizer or finger food dinner entrée.
Read ArticleSix-Stop Tour: KC’s Historic Schools
Before your kids head back to school, take a trip back in time to explore one of the area’s old schoolhouses where children can experience firsthand the life of schoolkids more than a century ago.
Read ArticleHave you considered red light therapy?
The wavelengths of the red light help the mitochondria in your cells to keep moving energy through its channels, which is important for every system in your body.
Read ArticleActivate – Kansas City’s New Active Gaming Facility
Activate, Kansas City’s newest attraction, features high-energy tech games that focus on teamwork, coordination, being active (as the name suggests), and fun.
Read ArticleBest of July
The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Shrek, Disney100, KC Nights, fabulous festivals and more await you this July!
Read ArticleCookbooks for Family Game Night
Make Game Night extra special with recipes inspired by your favorite games!
Read ArticleReview: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Coterie’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a whimsical joyride through the story we’ve all come to know and love. This is a summer must-see for KC families.
Read ArticleLibrary Launches New Reading Rocket
This month, Mid-Continent Public Library will celebrate the launch of its brand-new Reading Rocket, a state-of-the-art outreach vehicle that provides literacy services to children and families across the Kansas City metro.
Read ArticleComfy Cozy Winter
Make this winter a cozy, comfortable, peaceful time and enjoy the best of the season with your family.
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