2023

KC Party Guide

Browse our directory featuring area party venues and entertainment options.

Best of December

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for December in Kansas City are here!

KC’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!

Queen 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.

Adventures in Branson

From bowfishing at night, to riding Clydesdales, to tram rides, horseback riding, knife making, mountain coasters, and caves… these are a few fabulous adventures we highly recommend on your next Ozark getaway.

Louisburg 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!

Dear Teachers Q & A

Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.

Dear Teachers Q & A

Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.

Dear Teachers Q & A

Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.

Dear Teachers Q & A

Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.

Dear Teachers Q & A

Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.

Dear Teachers Q & A

Teachers answer your questions as you encourage your child on their academic journey.

Dear Teachers Q & A

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.

Dear Teachers Q & A

Know What Is Going on with Your Children’s Life at School

Dear Teachers Q & A

Know What Is Going on with Your Children’s Life at School

Dear Teachers Q & A

Why children struggle with learning and may be falling behind.

Dear Teachers Q & A

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.

Dear Teachers Q & A

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.

Family Fun at Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun has been a part of my summertime memories for as long as I can remember. This year the park celebrates its 50th anniversary and the return of the Zambezi Zinger, my very first roller coaster.

Kansas City’s 4th of July Guide

Your guide to local fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations!

Kansas City’s Ultimate Summer Fun Bucket List

KC is cool all the time, but especially in the summertime! Enjoy the best of summer with our MEGA FUN Bucket List!

An Ozark Getaway with Teens & Tweens

Discover great tips to enjoy family time in the Ozarks with older kids.

New and Improved KC

2024 promises to be a year of firsts and the reimagining and celebrating of our city’s icons.

Mega-Fun Guide to Ideas under $10 to enjoy in Kansas City

Every parent loves to find ways to stretch the family budget while making the most of summer break. We’re here to help!

Great Baby Shower Gifts

Are you looking for something unique, useful and charming for a shower gift? Consider one of these new products.

Prepping Your Dog for Baby

Before your baby arrives, prepare your dog for the changes ahead and enjoy the rewards of raising your children alongside your furry companion.

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Tanganyika Wildlife Park: Best Day Bundle

Experience a day of bliss at Tanganyika with their Best Day Bundle!

Kansas City’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!

The NEW Sobela Ocean Aquarium

With jaw-dropping exhibits and so many love-at-first-site animals to enjoy, the new Sobela Ocean Aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium rightfully earns its place as the MUST-SEE new attraction of the year!

Easter Basket Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Are you looking for special Easter Basket gifts this year? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite goodies to gift this year!

Six-Stop Tour: Lenexa, KS

From Lenexa Rec Center’s fabulous indoor pool and waterslides to Urban Air Adventure Park’s incredible indoor trampoline park … discover six fabulous reasons we love Lenexa.

Kansas City’s Ultimate Autumn Fun Bucket List

KC is great all the time, but especially in the fall! Enjoy the best fall fun with our MEGA FUN Bucket List!

KC’s Spring Break Guide

We have your guide to camps and programs!

How to KNOW You Won a KCParent.com Prize!

Our tips to Know a TRUE KC Parent magazine giveaway and whether you won!

5 Things We Love Right Now

Great products for January… warmth, comfort, exercise, and a new year!

Best of November

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for November in Kansas City are here!

Holiday Shopping Experiences

Sales, craft shows, special shopping events abound this holiday season.

Best of January

Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Percy Jackson, the Nelson-Atkins’ Lunar New Celebration, great exhibits and winter fun for the family featured in our top picks this month in KC!

10 Great Indoor Outings in KC

Experience the best of our city at these indoor attractions.

Winter Editor’s Letter

It's a new year-and perhaps a new chapter as you embrace maternity and baby in your world. Has 10 months ever felt so short and...

January Editor’s Letter

Welcome to 2024! What an exciting time to live in Kansas City! We have some absolutely incredible venues and events coming to town this year!...

Snowman Paintings

Try out this simple craft that will allow your tots to try their hands or fingers at painting!

KC Baby & Maternity Magazine Winter 2024

KC Parent January 2024

25 Days of Christmas Giveaway

25 Days of Christmas Winners (more to come)Lauren Clark (Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens) Meghan Coy (Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens) Angel Mallen...

Date Night Ideas: Oldies but Goodies

For this month’s date, fill your tummy at one of these locally-owned “oldies but goodies.”

Volunteer Together

This family bonding activity gives your children a sense of pride.

Family-Friendly Fun to Beat Winter Blahs

Kids who are cooped up indoors during the winter often get restless, but you can make the most of that boredom by gathering everyone and discovering new ways to create memories together.

Zuppa Toscana

Savor a slower pace and let your Crock-Pot do the work for dinner. You may have much of this on hand already.

Winter Nature Walks

These are a few favorite ways to experience nature in the winter.

Growth Mindset

Children taught to have a growth mindset are found to be happier, healthier and have greater success in all spheres in life.

First Aid Tips to Teach Your Kids

Let’s dive into preparing your child for how to respond in common urgent and emergent situations.

Structuring Downtime

How is a busy family supposed to balance all the sports, activities, work and school obligations that fill our calendars while still enjoying some much needed downtime?

Spas, Salons and Self-Care

Moms work hard for their families every day. Between the carpool, their 9-5 job, cooking dinner and everything else that comes with running a household, moms really have a need to carve out some time for self-care and pampering.

New Year’s Resolutions with Kids

When the clock strikes midnight, there’s a fresh year awaiting. Days and weeks and months of potential. Ready or not, the new year is upon us!

Using My Head

“Bill? Time to come in.”

Nourishing Your Tribe

Making small adjustments can help create new habits over time-and one of the easiest ways to start is with food.

On-Hand Creativity

Creativity is crucial to children’s overall development. It develops their problem-solving skills, concentration and critical thinking skills, improves their self-esteem and helps them understand how things in the world work.

Fun & Messy Outings in KC

Art, nature, and creative explorations for kids locally.

Children’s Mementos

Ever feel inundated? Papers, art projects, cute mementos, sweet baby clothing, awards, favorite toys and more have a way of accumulating as the years go by.

Birthdays with Intentionality

Here are some beloved ways to make your birthday boys and girls feel extra special on their special days.

The Best Sledding Hills in Kansas City

Enjoy winter fun at one of Kansas City’s best sled hills.

7 Life-Changing Organization Apps for Parents

Discover useful and free apps to simplify managing your busy household.

Beat the Winter Blahs in KC

Kid-friendly inspiration for fun in Kansas City!

Favorite Children’s Books

KC Parent readers recommend their favorite children’s books for little ones.

When Is It Time to Lose the Pacifier or Stop the Thumb?

Whether they call them a pacifier, paci, bobo, binky-or just use their own thumb-little ones find comfort in sucking on them.

Making Your Home Safe for Baby

Your little one’s on-the-go adventures mark a huge milestone for his or her development and your family.

Starved for Sleep

Expecting a baby is an exciting experience, but it brings about monumental changes in a woman’s body that aren’t always easy to adjust to.

Toddler Won’t Talk

Language development is an essential part of a child’s overall growth and development. It enables kids to express their thoughts, needs and emotions effectively.

Oh, the mind of your toddler!

As your children grow and experience new things, from foods to activities to people, they may feel overwhelmed by all the world’s bombardments.

From Fear of Motherhood to Joyful Ambassador

Whether you go into parenting trembling or with open arms, one of the greatest surprises is just how all-consuming it is.

Do’s and Don’ts After a C-Section

Childbirth is an amazing and memorable time for your family, but the process is tough on your body-whether you have a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section.

Baby Name Apps

In this technologically advanced age, apps, name generators, websites, books and even artificial intelligence (AI) can help take the burden off parents.

KC’s New Year’s Eve Guide

Celebrate the New Year with fun for the entire family!

Migration Movie Review

The adventures of a family of ducks who convince their fearful father to migrate to Jamaica for the winter.

Favorite Indoor Attractions in Kansas City

Explore your hometown at these Kansas City attractions!

Winter Sports

Skiing, ice skating, and hockey await this winter in KC.

Gifts for Teen Guys

Gift inspiration for teens.

Great Gifts for Teen Girls

Surprise her this holiday season with great gifts to put under the tree.

Stocking Stuffers for Teens & Tweens

Gift ideas for the teens and tweens you love!

Gift Ideas for Young Girls

Great gift ideas for the girls on your shopping list.

KC Santa Sightings

Santa and his elves are celebrating the holidays with special events all season long!

Best of June in KC

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for June in Kansas City are here!

Summer Concerts in Kansas City

Enjoy a FREE (or cheap) outdoor concert at one of Kansas City’s local parks or attractions.

KC’s Living Nativity Guide

Experience a living nativity re-enactment this Christmas with your family.

NAPPA Awards Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Give gifts that spark imagination and creativity, learn, laugh and create forever memories.

KC’s Christmas Trains

Whimsy and nostalgia await at these magical KC Christmas Train experiences.

Enchant Christmas: KCK’s newest holiday experience

Enchant Christmas is a North American based company that currently designs and hosts immersive attractions called Enchant-the cornerstone of these events are the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze.

Sweet Winter Date Ideas

Enjoy a date night at one of KC’s sweetest destinations.

December KC Trivia

How well do you know your hometown?

5 Things We Love Right Now

Five must-haves for the holidays!

Local Stocking Stuffers

This Christmas, fill their stockings with a great gift from one of these local attractions or businesses.

The Best Gifts for the Holidays

The winners of the National Parenting Product Awards are our top picks for your children this year.

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Three Classically KC Christmas Traditions

The history behind some of our city’s most beloved Christmas experiences.

December Editor’s Letter

Clearly I enjoy all the flair and festivity of the season!This season centers on a particularly famous baby. Whether you've evaluated Him or not, His...

Easy Peanut Clusters

Peanut clusters are a simple treat to make and to share.

Ring in the New Year

Never underestimate the beauty of including your children in the celebration of New Year’s Eve.

Snow Names

Employing chalk to make some festive holiday lights, this fun project is sure to help your little ones become crafters!

Home Remedies for Cough and Cold Season

If your little one is starting to feel under the weather, you have several options to make them more comfortable.

The Day I Didn’t Think I’d See

“Dad, what should I get Ian for Christmas?”

Presence Over Presents

This year, try prioritizing presence over presents.

Be a Parent, Not a Referee

Rushing in with solutions or swooping in to fight our kids’ battles does them a big disservice.

Problem Solving Know-How

As parents, our primary responsibility is to explicitly teach skills that don’t come naturally to children, and one of those is problem solving skills and strategies.

The 10 Commandments of Christmas

Want to experience a more joyful Christmas season this year that doesn’t leave you depleted, miserable and broke?

Untangling Entitlement

The good news is parents and caregivers can take an active approach to prevent the entitlement trap and raise grateful and responsible children with a strong work ethic.

Migration Ticket Giveaway

Review: A Christmas Carol at KC Repertory Theatre

Kansas City Repertory Theatre takes us to Victorian London for the idyllic holiday tradition – their annual production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.

Walkin’ (or Drivin’) in a Winter Wonderland

The whimsy of winter wonderlands awaits at these gardens, parks, and historic sites.

KC Parent December 2023

Review: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

This year, families can make the season extra special by going to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer live on stage at The Coterie Theater at Crown Center.

GloWild: North Pole Village

The holiday lanterns at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium are a delightful and whimsical experience this Christmas.

Holiday Reflections at Union Station

This year, the magical winter wonderland in Union Station’s Grand Plaza is bigger and better than ever with a Christmas-y Fountain as the star of the show.

Give Experiences This Holiday Season

A guide to our favorite Kansas City experience gifts to give and receive!

Gift Ideas for Young Boys

Great gift ideas for the boys on your shopping list.

Christmas in the Crown Center District

It wouldn’t be Christmas in KC without an annual visit to Crown Center and Union Station.

A Historical Christmas in KC

Step back in time and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas.

Great Gifts for Grandparents

We collected a list of fabulous gift ideas for grandparents!

Kansas City’s Thanksgiving Fun Guide

Celebrate Thanksgiving across Kansas City with these special themed events just for kids! Thanksgiving-themed storytelling events, craft projects, 5ks, and EVEN Turkey Bowling on ice!

A Kansas City Thanksgiving: History and Traditions

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Kansas City’s favorite traditions and a little history and heritage.

KC’s Holiday Lighting Ceremonies

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! From mid-November to mid-December switches are flipped, and the city is decked out in holiday splendor!

Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO® A-Z: Union Station’s newest Awesome Exhibit

Union Station’s new exhibit, Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO® A-Z, is a fun, engaging – and even educational – experience for LEGO® fans young and old. Our review…

Winter Magic or Holiday Light and Magic 20 Ticket Giveaway

20 Families will win FREE passes to BOTH Drive-Thru Light Shows:
Winter Magic at Cliff Drive OR Holiday Light and Magic Near Legends Outlets!

Fork Stamp Turkey Nameplates

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with these super cute and super easy Thanksgiving Day nameplates that are multiuse. Your dinner plates in disguise will really brighten up your table!

A Global Adventure in KC

Broaden your horizons this winter with an around-the-world adventure ¦ all without leaving Kansas City!

Adventures in Aviation in Kansas City

Explore the history of flight locally at these attractions.

Before the Feast

“OK, James, listen up.” On the week before the holiday, we got some wonderful news, and I needed to share it. “Aunt Debbie and Uncle Jeff are coming for Thanksgiving. That means we have some work to do.”

Thankful A to Z

For a fun family activity, get your kids thinking about gratitude by helping them make a list of things your family is thankful for.

Thanksgiving Without a Thank You Bite

I always tell my kids it is a great time of year to try the foods that make up some of our family traditions.

Six-Stop Tour: Platte County, Missouri

Inspire your inner creativity with a visit to the Northland, where you can hone your culinary skills, paint a masterpiece, play at one of our city’s most whimsical playgrounds or explore history.

Eight Birthday Traditions You’ll Want to Try

Kids love to feel special, and it can be a challenge to find the time to come up with ways to make a birthday celebration a knockout.

Create a Family Media Plan

Our kids should learn how to manage media well while they’re at home, so they can make educated decisions for themselves moving forward.

A Hoppy Easter Cake

Warmer days at the start of spring mean Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time to deliver goodies.

KC’s Valentine Gift Guide

Sweet treats and charming gifts for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day!

The Art of the Thank You Note

In today’s texting, Instagramming and Facetiming world, there is something special to actually making a card, buying one or printing one off the computer, then thoughtfully writing a thank you for a specific item received or time spent together.

Making Memories in the Kitchen

Did you know that children are more likely to eat a meal they have helped prepare?

Peach Season in KC!

We love peaches! Delicious peach cobbler (see below for a favorite recipe courtesy of Silver Dollar City), fresh peaches, peaches on ice cream, peaches with the blueberries we picked in earlier in the summer ¦ to quote Rachael Ray, “Yummo!”

Boost Your Afternoon with Energy Bites

When you need a quick pick-me-up during the workday to fight off the post-lunch slump, a protein-powered burst of energy may just do the trick.

November Trivia: KC Style

1. World War I ended on Nov. 11, 1918. Two Assyrian sphinxes guard the south entrance of the Liberty Memorial, which commemorates the conflict. One...

Our Adoption Story

Adoption is both beautiful and messy. It is a gift and a loss-a monumental gift for the adoptive family and a loss to the birth parents and their families.

Editor’s Letter November 2023

What's not to love about an entire month that invites you to celebrate being thankful, culminates in a savory meal shared with friends and family,...

A Celebration of Local Authors Through Family Adventure

Bring local classics to life with a family read-aloud and a bit of adventure too.

Too Sick for School? A Parent’s Guide

Trust your parenting instincts and some general knowledge to make the best choice for your child.

Risky Play and Its Benefits for Kids

Risky play is essential for children’s development-social, emotional, mental and physical development.

Navigating Special Needs

Here are some tips for parents who are starting their journey.

Melatonin

Have you or your children ever taken melatonin to help with sleeping problems?

To Grandmother’s House We Go

The holiday season can have its magical moments, but because family and distant relatives are humans, things can get a bit messy.

5 Things We Love Right Now

Five products that make the season sensational!

KC Parent November 2023

Kansas City’s Fall Festival Guide

From apples to pumpkins, crafts to carnivals, ethnic festivals, and much much more… celebrate everything autumn at a local fair.

Best of October

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for October in Kansas City are here!

Kansas City’s Halloween Guide

Your guide to Spooky Season fun! From Trick or Treat Events to Live Shows and historic events… we have the scoop on Halloween in KC this year!

Best of September

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for September in Kansas City are here!

Six- Stop Tour: Liberty, MO

Experience pumpkins, corn mazes and autumn memories in Liberty.

Justice at War at The Coterie

The Coterie Theatre opens its 45th Season with Justice at War, the inspiring true story behind the courageous young woman whose Supreme Court triumph ended Japanese incarcerations during World War II.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY Giveaway

KC Parent Magazine is giving away 10 Family 4-Packs to attend RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY at T-Mobile Center on Nov. 10 at 7pm an $1800 value!

Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard: Family Fun Tips

Visit the iconically autumn attraction, Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard, AND enter to win FREE passes!

October Trivia

Test your Kansas City IQ with our quiz!

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Yarn-Wrapped Pumpkins

This fun little craft project is perfect to do with little hands indoors on a cold fall day! It’s easy to make super small or super large decorations!

5 Things We Love Right Now

Five products that make fall fabulous!

Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch: Family Fun Tips

Discover the many reasons we LOVE Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch AND enter to win FREE passes!

Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins: Family Fun Tips

Johnson Farms is one of our favorite agritourism attractions. Read all about this fabulous fall attraction AND Enter to WIN FREE passes!

Red Barn Ranch Pumpkin Patch: Family Fun

Red Barn Ranch is a charming pumpkin patch and agritourism attraction in Harrisonville, Missouri.

KC Parent September 2023

KC Parent October 2023

October Editor’s Letter

I so enjoy the rhythm and beauty of fall. The start-of-school chaos has subsided, cooler temperatures have arrived, and routine ensues. Cooler weather and a...

KC Baby & Maternity Magazine Fall 2023

Pine Cone Paintings

Enjoy some fresh fall air on a short little nature walk and grab some pine cones for this cute little fall craft!

We Love It! Fall 2023

By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product AwardsNuna REVVConvertible car seat rotates the seat 360 degrees effortlessly for a stress-free easy-in, easy-out between...

Best Mac ‘N Cheese in Kansas City

Enjoy all things mac and cheese with our roundup of the tastiest eateries serving the all-American comfort food in KC.

Date Night: Taco Night

Who doesn’t love tacos? Check out one of these great places to satisfy you and your sweetheart’s appetites!

Eight Ways to Squash Sibling Rivalry

Let’s take a look at eight ways to help squash the sibling rivalry in your household ¦ although it is never going vanish completely!

Six Ways to Navigate the Seasonal Sugar Overload

Our job as parents is to educate and inform our children about making healthy choices. It’s difficult to navigate the seasonal sugar overload. We want to demonstrate a good relationship with both food and celebration.

Solutions to Sticky Situations

Sticky situations with kids can be difficult to navigate, but there are a few things you can do to make the best of them.

Something Seems Off

When you have a child, it’s said you develop a sixth sense that you didn’t have before: mom gut.

Time Flies ‘ Easy Time-Savers for Parents

Try out these time-savers to reclaim a little more time in your day and make parenting a bit simpler.

Happy and Healthy

Crisp mornings and falling leaves practically beg us to come outside and play.

Family Fire Safety Tips

A bit of preparation can ensure your family will be ready if fire strikes.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most common of several tick-borne illnesses in the United States.

Trimester To-Do List

It is important to rest as much as you can and accept that you probably won’t accomplish much during this first trimester.

Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

Introducing your baby to solid foods can be an exciting and challenging time.

Colorful Autumn Memories

Celebrate the season with your little one with favorite fall traditions inspired by autumn colors.

Fall Editor’s Letter

Welcome, autumn! If you are currently pregnant, kudos for making it through the heat wave of our Kansas City summer! May cooler temps bring reprieve...

Eight Ways to Bless New Moms

Bringing home a new baby, whether it’s your first or your fifth, is a stressful time, so any help will be appreciated.

Six Things NICU Parents Should Remember

Here are a few things for NICU parents to remember that make the journey a little easier.

Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

All pregnancies are different, and most women experience different symptoms with each pregnancy.

Best Dressed Kiddos!

Read on for some tips to help your youngster toward a little more wardrobe independence.

Ear Infections

Ear infections are one of the top reasons parents visit the pediatrician during their child’s first few years.

An Iconic Autumn

Celebrate fall’s most recognizable icons with tasty treats and memorable outings.

Horse Trading

“I’ll give you five of these black-and-orange toffees plus a chocolate sucker for two chocolate-peanut bars.”

The Art of the Apology

Apologizing is actually a hallmark of a healthy relationship. If anything, love requires saying sorry-a lot-and that’s just the beginning of a good apology.

Celebrate Grandparents’ Day

We are excited to honor grandparents with memory-making outings, homemade gifts and treasured time celebrating them!

Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing ‘ The Exhibition

Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing is a must-see attraction in Kansas City this summer for all Marvel fans. You’ll be thrilled to explore the world of Spider-Man learn the history of the beloved superhero, and see comic and movie memorabilia firsthand.

Great Pumpkin Giveaway

We’re giving away Family 4-Packs to ALL of our favorite Pumpkin Patches and Fall Attractions all season long!

Favorite Fall Activities for Teens in KC

Fall is my favorite season – the warm colors, light jacket weather, flannel season, Thanksgiving – and it’s just around the corner!

13 Before You Turn 13

Must-do ways to experience your hometown as a true Kansas Citian.

The Best French Fries in Kansas City

Enjoy the best fries around.

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

September Editor’s Letter

Hello, Kansas City! What an honor to come alongside you in this parenting adventure! The Kansas City community and KC Parent itself have shaped who...

Celebrate Kansas City’s Signature Skyscrapers

Sept. 3 is Skyscraper Day ¦ celebrate Kansas City style!

Best of March

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for March in Kansas City are here!

Best of May in KC

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for May in Kansas City are here!

Best of July

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for July in Kansas City are here!

Best of February

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and familykristinafun. Our top picks for February in Kansas City are here!

Best of April

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for April in Kansas City are here!

Best of August

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for August in Kansas City are here!

Make Mornings a Breeze with Time-Saving Breakfasts

Make your mornings easier with delicious, better-for-you meals you can put together ahead of time using simple ingredients.

Date Night: Shopping Excursions

Did you know shopping can be a fun date?

The Sleepover Survival Guide

To ensure smooth sailing, try out some of these ways to prepare for this extra child in your house or discuss with your child what it’s like to spend the night at a friend’s house.

Long-distance Grandparenting

Most long-distance grandparents will agree that you don’t have to live in the same town to play a huge role in the life of your grandchildren.

Five Myths About Head Lice

The mere suggestion of head lice strikes fear in many parents and teachers.

How Arts and Enrichment Benefit Kids

When we parents think past the baby stage, we often have visions for what we’d like our children to be involved in as they get older.

5 Things We Love Right Now

Favorites chosen by our editor.

Cancer Screenings

Cancer screenings are an essential part of comprehensive health care. When it comes to women’s health, the screening for cervical cancer is one of the most familiar.

Grandparents Day Planters

Looking for a cute and easy gift for Grandparents’ Day that’s sure to be a hit? Look no further!

Discipline Mistakes Defeated

Unfortunately for parents, doling out consequences and punishments can be challenging.

Dining Out with Kids

Dining out with kids actually has great benefits for the entire family.

Decluttering Your Home

Finding the time to organize your entire home can be daunting, but these simple steps can help you break the process down into smaller, more manageable tasks.

Homework. Again.

“Bill, be sure to do your homework first, THEN you can go out to play.”

Bonding at Bedtime

A bedtime routine can create a sense of calm and security for kids.

Birthday Planning Secrets

Follow these party planning secrets approved by savvy moms to make your kids’ birthday parties the best yet-with minimal stress!

LEGO DREAMZzz

We highly recommend heading over to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City soon to check out the new DREAMZzz 4D movie and other amusements-there’s so much to see and do!

FREE (and Cheap) Summer Movies in KC

Your guide to summer movies to enjoy with the whole family!

We Love It-Back to School

Great toys, tech, and tools your kids will love as they prepare to return to school!

Capture the Last Beautiful Moments of Summer

Before your kids head back to school and summer slips away, enjoy family time at some of the prettiest and most peaceful places around.

DIY Back-to-School Custom Notebooks

Get in the school spirit with some super easy yet super fun customized notebooks!

Fun Once the Bell Rings

Once the bell rings and your children rush out of school, there are only a few precious hours before sports, activities, homework, dinner, showers and bedtime.

Kick Off the School Year with Well-Rested Kids

A few simple tweaks to your bedtime routine, beginning one to two weeks before school starts, can really help ease this transition.

Before the Beginning

“Are you ready to go, Patrick?” His first day of school, an adventure that would last him for the next 13 years of his life, lay before him, and I couldn’t tell who was more excited, him, his mother or me.

Six-Stop Tour: Abilene, KS

Celebrate America with a visit to Abilene where you can learn about our 34th president and enjoy small-town charm and hospitality.

Six-Stop Tour: Kansas City, KS

Experience summer classics at these local attractions.

August Trivia

Test your KC IQ with our simple quiz!

Keeping Kids Safe in Public Places

It’s important to keep kids safe in public places. There are a few ways you can help do so beforehand.

Celebrate Pirate Month in Kansas City

Children love tales of pirate adventures. This summer, take your buccaneers on an adventure in Kansas City.

Six-Stop Tour: Lexington, MO

Discover Missouri history at this idyllic riverfront town.

Save Time with Sweet, Savory, Salty Snacks

As your calendar seems to fill up with meetings, family occasions and more, you might just find yourself skipping breakfast or lunch and opting for filling snacks instead.

5 Things We Love Right Now

In honor of my last column, here’s the five best of the best from throughout the years!

The Hidden Power of Laughter

We’ve all heard the adage that laughter is the best medicine. But does laughing actually have health benefits?

Date Night Ideas: Home-Inspired Restaurants

Check out one of these great home-inspired restaurants for your next date day!

Easing Doctor’s Office Anxiety

Helping children develop tools and resilience to manage anxiety will make future visits less stressful for you and them.

Helping Kids Make Friends

Whether your child is shy or a real outgoing talker, your encouragement is key

12 Guilty Pleasures that Combat Stress

When you nurture your spirit, you decrease stress and boost your happiness, creating a domino effect throughout your family.

August 2023 Editor’s Letter

In August of 2007, my older daughter started kindergarten. The day after, I began a very part-time job with KC Parent Magazine. In the 16...

KC Parent August 2023

Shark Week is Jaw-some in KC

We may be land-locked in Kansas City, but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on Jaw-some Shark Week Fun! Celebrate all things shark with these ideas:

Science City Ticket Giveaway

KC Parent Magazine is giving away FOUR Family 4-Packs of Tickets to Science City and Union Station attractions including Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing.

Review: Beauty and the Beast from the Leawood Stage Company

This month, the Leawood Stage Company is performing Beauty and the Beast, the Broadway adaptation of the Disney movie of the same name. People of all ages will enjoy this show.

Doctor Dolittle: A New Musical at The Coterie

The Coterie presents Doctor Dolittle: A New Musical (showing thru Aug 6, 2023) a charming children’s show capturing the imaginative tales of the original books by Hugh Lofting. Through song and dance and the magic of puppets, the story is a delight.

All Aboard: Train Rides in KC

Kansas City is home to several affordable train rides and attractions for families.

5 Things We Love Right Now

5 Products and Experiences that excite us this winter!

5 Things We Love Right Now ‘ Book Edition

5 books we recommend highly!

5 Things We Love Right Now

5 things we recommend highly!

5 Things We Love Right Now

5 things we recommend highly!

5 Things We Love Right Now

5 things we recommend highly!

5 Things We Love Right Now

5 things we recommend highly!

Egg-cellent Easter Activities

Fun Easter ideas for families

We Love It!

Great products moms love!

Summer Product Reviews

Make the most of summer fun at the pool and at home with these terrific toys.

Salt Painted Fireworks

Enjoy the Fourth of July a little more with this simple craft that allows little hands to practice several fine motor skills!

KC Parent July 2023

Grandma’s Bee-Bees Bag

Here is a cute and mostly easy gift for our special grandmas or other special ladies out there!

KC Baby & Maternity Magazine Summer 2023

July Editor’s Letter

Welcome to July! Julie Collett put together a list of A-to-Z summer fun in Kansas City, so I thought I'd follow suit with my own...

KC Baby Editor’s Letter Summer 2023

When I thought I might be pregnant with my older daughter, I took several at-home tests that all came back positive. While I still had...

Fuel Up for Summer Fun

From favorite snacks to homemade lunches, flavorful dishes that are quick to make using nutritious fruits and veggies can help keep your family ready for whatever summer brings.

Screen-Free Boredom Busters

Let’s look at some ideas for boredom buster activities that keep kids off a screen for a few hours.

Get an Adrenaline Fix in the Great Outdoors

The ruins of pioneer cabins, beautiful lakes, urban rooftop escapes, riverfront views, race cars and hot air balloons ¦ all tantalize with breath-taking promise. This summer, take the family on an unforgettable outdoor adventure right in your own hom

ABCs of Summer Fun!

Great ideas to enjoy summer from A-Z!

Close to Home Date Night Ideas

Date inspiration close to home and supporting some hyperlocal businesses.

Optimistic Families

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! If you're happy and...

Shy Child

It's normal for kids to feel shy around new people or situations, but parents may worry their children are missing out on friendships and...

Birthday Planning Secrets: Tips from Savvy Moms

Follow these party planning secrets approved by savvy moms to make your kids’ birthday parties the best yet-with minimal stress!

How to Prepare Kids for a New Activity

There comes a time when children will encounter a new activity. Maybe you sign them up for piano lessons. Or a tumbling class. Maybe you want them to join a soccer or baseball team to help with their social skills.

Creative Ways to Stay Connected with Your Spouse

Remember the days before kids? There were unlimited date nights, uninterrupted sleep and time to talk with your spouse and relax. Discover tips to connect with your spouse as parents.

Swimmer’s Ear

If you’ve been at the pool recently and your kiddo starts to complain of ear pain, there’s a good chance the cause is swimmer’s ear.

Too Old for Cute

“Bill’s doing a great job mowing our lawn. But I have to tell you one thing.” Grandma made no attempt to keep this secret as she spoke with Mom one summer evening.

Stroke Awareness

Survivors of strokes are left with varying degrees of disability that require additional medical services and care requirements that are costly.

You’re Pregnant! Tips for Finding an OB/GYN

Choosing an OB/GYN is one of the most important steps toward becoming a parent-after getting pregnant, of course.

Living Through Morning Sickness

For many women, morning sickness is one of the first symptoms that makes them really feel pregnant-but that doesn’t mean it’s fun.

Prenatal Vitamins

Growing a new life requires a lot of energy and nutritional resources. Equip your body with what it needs for this monumental task.

Ditching Diapers!

Children need to be ready for potty training to stick and be successful, so here are a few tips to help get you on your way.

Belly Laughs

We asked KC Parent’s 54,000+ Facebook fans:What’s the best parenting words of wisdom you received as a new parent?

Mama on the Mend

The pressure on new moms (and second-time and third-time moms) to immediately revert back to the person they were before their babies arrived is worse than ever before.

Tips to Calm a Fussy Baby

Tears from your baby will tug at your heartstrings, yet you can find ways to calm that darling child.

Splish! Splash! It’s Time for Baby’s Bath

Below are some pointers for bath time with both babies and toddlers.

Baby’s First Summer: Kansas City Style

Make your baby’s first summer extra sweet with fun-filled memories of enjoying the best the season has to offer.

Pregnancy Perks

When it comes to pregnancy, we acknowledge there are many difficult things involved. But what if we celebrate the pregnancy perks, too?

First-Time Mom ¦ for the Fourth Time

There are 13 years between my oldest and my youngest, and it’s fair to say I’m a very different mom with my youngest than I was as a new mom to my oldest.

Getting Ready for Pregnancy

Though you can never be 100% ready for the big changes that come along with carrying a baby for the next nine months, you can do some important things to get your body ready before you even are expecting.

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken: Movie Review

This fast-paced, colorful film is the latest summer film from DreamWorks. Part comedy, part adventure, the legend of the Kraken and the mermaids is told through a tale of teenage discovery.

Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken Giveaway

Enter to win tickets to an ADVANCE screening of Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken.

What is ozone pollution?

Even though you can’t always see it, ozone pollution can still make the air in Greater Kansas City unhealthy to breathe.

DIY Paper Pinwheels

Ready for a fun and easy summer craft project you can use both to keep your crew entertained and also decorate for a summer party?

KC Parent June 2023

100 Summer Date Ideas in Kansas City

Looking for inspiration for a date night? Here are 100 romantic summer ideas to experience in the Kansas City area.

Monster Jam RETURNS to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

After a record-setting event in January at T-Mobile Center, Monster Jam returns by popular demand to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on May 20!

The National WWI Museum and Memorial: A Kansas City Must-See

The National WWI Museum is one of the most important landmarks and historic sites in Kansas City. Discover the many reasons this is a must-see for local families.

Visiting Fortopia at Powell Gardens

Enjoy this fun exhibit showcasing whimsical forts children love!

Headaches

Headaches are a well-known ailment that nearly everyone has experienced at some time.

Tips to Plan a Worry Free Summer

With a little prep and planning, though, summer can be the way it should be-worry free. Follow these tips for a carefree summer.

Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

You already know sunscreen is essential and to avoid being out during the hottest times of the day. But do you know how to recognize the signs of heat illness?

Scaling Back to Keep From Burning Out

Parents are feeling burned out and tired in a way that is at best problematic and at worst detrimental to their mental and physical health.

A Working Model

“Why in the Sam Hill don’t you watch where you’re going!” Grandpa sat back in his seat as Dad continued to drive.

Sweet Shoppes!

June is National Candy Month! Treat your sweet tooth to something special at one of these local shops.

Busy Parents Guide to Bonding

ªIn the midst of your crazy lifestyle, try not to let small moments to bond slip away.

Birthday Party Life Lessons

A birthday party may look like just a birthday party to you now, but what I see is a breeding ground for life lessons kids can learn that will carry them through their lives to help make them successful, happy and kind.

Make Time for Downtime this Summer

Though the stuff of summer is sweet, we parents need to remember the value in making sure kids get some downtime this summer.

June Editor’s Letter

Welcome, summer! My favorite season of all is here! Each year I look forward to its arrival, because from the lazy days of no school...

Life Lessons Kids Learn From Playing Sports

Here are 10 life lessons kids can learn from playing sports.

Dads Rock

From infancy to adulthood, fathers and male caregivers have the chance to positively and greatly impact their children.

Preparing Happy Campers

Summer camp is a time-honored tradition, rich with activities, newfound friendships and a lifetime of memories. Explore a few ways to make your child’s camp experience smooth sailing from start to finish.

Baby Scientists Needed!

Kansas City University has a new Baby Development Lab that studies cognitive development in the first year of life. Earn a $25 Amazon Gift Card.

Mother’s Day in Kansas City

Celebrate the mothers and grandmothers in your life with these special events and activities across Kansas City.

Four Fun Ideas for a KC Spring Break Staycation

Make it the best spring break ever in Kansas City!

KC Going Places 2023

Summer Reading Programs

This summer encourage your child to cultivate a love of reading with these incentive programs from local libraries and businesses!

Kick Off Summer in Kansas City

Backyard cookouts, baseball games, movie nights and lazy days at the park, nature walks and hunts for butterflies and bugs ¦ this is the stuff of summer. Make even more memories this summer with these local traditions.

Playtime at Kanga’s Indoor Playcenter and Cafe

Kanga’s Indoor Playcenter in Independence is one of the newest indoor attractions for young children in the metro and kids LOVE it!

Favorite Places to Play in Kansas City

It’s time to enjoy playtime with the kids! These are some of our favorite places to play locally.

KidScape at the Johnson County Museum

The Johnson County Museum is one of the metro’s best resources for local history. With award-winning long-term exhibits featuring local history, including the beloved 1950s electric house, KidScape, and local displays.

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Wax Paper Suncatchers

Looking for a fun and engaging craft for Mother’s Day or to hang in your nursery that is super easy to customize for your style, all while being very inexpensive?

KC Parent May 2023

KC Parent April 2023

Brighten Your Brunch Spread

Every great brunch spread complements its savory items with something sweet, something refreshing and a signature beverage, and there’s one ingredient that can help cover all of those bases’100% orange juice.

Bike Month

It’s great to break out the bikes and enjoy some fresh air and exercise as a family! These are just a few of Kansas City’s nicest bike trails.

May Editor’s Letter

For 16 years I've anxiously awaited the arrival of May and the end of the school year. On the last day of school, the girls...

Tips from a Savvy Party Planner

If you’re about to embark on your little one’s party-planning journey, have no fear-we’ll help you make it a success.

Beer Night

“That’s not fair! You get a party every Friday night, but we don’t.” An adolescent conflict with my mother had escalated to forceful sentences, but Mom kept her temper.

That’s a Wrap

It’s only natural that around this is the time of year parents, teachers and students start to take their foot off the gas pedal of learning-but that doesn’t mean it’s a great idea.

Six-Stop Tour: Union Station and Crown Center

Celebrate some of Kansas City’s most iconic destinations.

The Great News About Homesickness

One of the primary reservations parents have about overnight summer camp experiences for their kids is homesickness.

Marvelous Moms!

In honor of May and Mother’s Day, we would like to take a look at just a few of the things that makes moms so special!

Kids with Anxiety

Ask any pediatric health care professional or educator about children with anxiety, and you’ll hear that we’re seeing more and more children struggle with mental and behavioral health concerns.

The perfect playdate-or close to it

The perfect playdate doesn’t exist ¦ or does it? Well, we’re here to help you set yourself up for success. Kids are wild and unpredictable (and so much fun), so it’s important to prepare.

Preparing Happy Campers

Whether you are looking into single day or weeklong camps, or even overnight ones, the best place to start is by figuring out what interests your children.

Peter Pan & Wendy Giveaway

KC Parent Magazine is giving One Lucky Family 4 Tickets to KC Rep’s Peter Pan & Wendy!

Kansas City’s Remake Learning Days

Kansas City’s Remake Learning Days designed to spark curiosity and a sense of wonder with 150+ events.

Four Fabulous Zoos

This spring, enjoy the variety of these fabulous zoos and aquariums in the Midwest.

Bluey’s Big Play Ticket Giveaway

KC Parent Magazine is giving away Six Tickets – valued at $49.50 each – for a total prize value of $297!

Kansas City’s Easter Fun Guide

Here comes Peter Cottontail…. it’s time for our annual round-up of Kansas City’s Easter Egg Hunts!

DIY Cheerio Bird Feeders

Need a cute little project to entertain your crew? This is an easy one to do while you sit at the table or get outside...

KC Baby & Maternity Magazine Spring 2023

Peeps Play Dough

Want a fun and edible way to make some Easter play dough? This is a super simple and yet super interactive way to get creative!

KC Parent February 2023

KC Parent March 2023

The Art of Glasswork

If you are a fan of Netflix’s “Blown Away” and have dreamt of making your own glass masterpiece but don’t know where or how to begin, you’re in luck… Public GlassWorks in Lenexa offers DIY glass workshops for beginners.

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

Six-Stop Tour: Southern Johnson County

Enjoy fun and games in Southern Johnson County.

April Editor’s Letter

April has arrived bursting with events! It's the first full month of spring, and if Mother Nature cooperates, we'll enjoy so many fun celebrations! April...

Camping with the Family Locally

Spring is the perfect time to plan a family campout. You may enjoy a weekend camping trip before school ends or start planning now for a summer family campout.

Benefits of Summer Camp

The reality of summer camp is that it can impart skills kids wouldn’t otherwise learn-and they’ll have fun actually experiencing it.

Birthdays on a Budget

All parents want their child's birthday to be special, but the costs of throwing a party can really add up, especially if you have...

Rainy Day Rescues

With a smidge of creativity and determination to dig deep, you can keep your sanity and keep your children entertained!

Sending Teens to Summer Camp

Summer camp seems the perfect summertime solution for elementary-age kids so they don’t sit around the house bored and so they can make friends and learn new things while having fun.

Life Lessons Learned at Camp

Camp can help your children step out of their comfort zone, experience something new, learn or develop new skills and spend time outside (and off screens) this summer.

The Camp Next Door

Day camp gives kids many of the same learning experiences as a typical sleepover camp.

Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Camp

The age of your child can be a big deciding factor in choosing a camp.

Gestational Diabetes

With screening, diagnosis and treatment, GD is manageable throughout pregnancy.

Seasonal Allergies

There are plenty of ways to ease symptoms and still enjoy your favorite outdoor activities.

Build a Greener Future

Planting the seeds in their minds at a young age makes it much more likely they will continue to live an eco-friendly lifestyle into adulthood.

Making Birthdays Magical

A child’s birthday is the most magical day of the year.

Raise an Outdoors-Loving Family

Don’t be afraid to let them get dirty! It will wash off, but the memories made will last forever.

The Next Step

“Ian, now that you’ve graduated, what do you want to do?”

Importance of Organ Donation

According to OrganDonor.gov, a single donation can save eight lives and enhance more than 75 more.

Rain or Shine

Enjoy these favorite outings, whether the weather forecast is rain or shine.

KC Baby Editor’s Letter

As seasoned parents know, so many changes and transitions transpire during a child's first few years. One of those rites of passage for babies is...

Tips for dealing with your picky toddler eater

As children get older, they may start refusing foods they used to like and show signs of picky eating.

Pregnancy Problems

Nausea, fatigue and unexplained cravings for dill pickles and ice cream may be the classic telltale signs of pregnancy. But some pregnancy symptoms are so unique, they almost sound like a curse right out of Greek mythology.

Terrific Twos!

Everyone has heard about the Terrible Twos, but have you heard about the Terrific Twos instead?

Special Delivery!

When I found out I was pregnant with my firstborn, I had two primary goals: to have an unmedicated delivery and to be seen by a female doctor.

Bounce Back After Baby

Bouncing back after having a baby means so much more than simply losing baby weight.

Newborn Worries Not to Lose Sleep Over

Welcoming a new baby brings an overwhelming amount of love, joy and, oh yeah, stress, worry and questions.

Love Bites

By the time parents have been with their baby for a few months, a relative rhythm begins to feel established. Until ¦ the teething begins. And your life is suddenly upside down.

Childcare Options

Let’s look at some questions you may want to consider as you make your daycare decision.

Nurture the Need to Nest

Nesting is typically in full swing by the third trimester of pregnancy, so hold on tight-you’re about to hyper-focus on tasks you never imagined.

Tick Tock Escape Rooms: Karaoke Party

Tick Tock Escape Rooms is the place for a party! Enjoy a variety of escape rooms, and their BRAND-NEW Karaoke Space and party room.

3 Spring Break Getaways Less than a Tank of Gas from KC

Three family-friendly getaways your kids will love!

KC’s St. Patrick’s Day Guide

Celebrate Kansas City’s rich Irish Heritage with St. Patrick’s Day fun in Kansas City!

Ask Ashley: Great Plains SPCA

Great Plains SPCA animal expert answers your pet questions

March KC Trivia

Test your knowledge of Kansas City with our quiz.

March Fun Calendar

Celebrate March’s “forgotten holidays” with these fun ideas!

A Traditional Breakfast with a Twist

This is a quick dish too, using few kitchen utensils, which makes for more time in the morning to enjoy the little things that matter most, like moments with family before rushing out the door.

Six-Stop Tour: Olathe, KS

Enjoy history, adventure, and family-fun in Olathe.

Crayon Day

Nothing’s like the smell of a brand-new box of crayons! This month, celebrate National Crayon Day on March 31 with a bit of local fun.

Benefits of Pet Ownership for Kids with Special Needs

Here are some great reasons to consider adding a pet to your family.

March Editor’s Letter

Welcome, March! As I've written in the past, this is one of my favorite months for several reasons. For me, it signals that the end...

Happy Camping

Your littles are finally interested in exploring the idea of summer camp this year. You have no clue where to start.

Just One Thing ¦

Today, pick just one thing to make you feel like a better, more relaxed parent. Just for today.

Rainbow Charm

Enjoy a little springtime hope in your home with this cute and easy rainbow of your own!

Dealing with an Underachiever

Dealing with an UnderachieverLife is filled with opposites. Up and down, highs and lows. Sweet and salty and, last but not least, we have the haves and have nots.

Meet Mr. Razor

“James, I’m afraid it’s time.”

He stared at me, utterly baffled. “Time for what?”

Keeping Kids Busy During Travel Delays

Taking a trip doesn’t have to cause stress if you plan ahead and make light of any unexpected events.

Spring Health Checkup

March has arrived, and spring will be here soon! Instead of writing on a single topic, in this month’s column, I want to highlight several issues important for women.

Making the Move with Kids

Experts say that even positive moving experiences can be one of the top five most stressful events in a lifetime.

Stop the Stalling

We’ve all been there: Trying to get out the door in the morning while the kids are still in their pajamas. Or trying to rush everyone to bed, but one is still finishing homework, one refuses to pick up the toys and the other is brushing teeth.

National Geographic Live Giveaway

Enter to win tickets to National Geographic Live Presents Life on the Vertical: Special Engagement Mark Synnott, Climber!

Chiefs Kingdom Fan Faves

Celebrate our Kansas City Chiefs with photo-ops and tasty treats!

Only One Day a Year at The Coterie

The Coterie presents Only One Day a Yearkristina(showing thru Mar 5, 2023) a play depicting the story of an African-American family in Kansas City and their desire to visit Fairyland, the city’s amusement park, during the era of segregation.

Valentine’s Day Celebrations in KC

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your child at one of these special dances or events!

What Kind of Mom Are You? Quiz

Aren’t we all a little guilty of labeling other moms? Sure, we all share the common goal of nurtur-ing a happy, healthy family, and we make different choices to get there.

Six-Stop Tour: Springfield, MO

Enjoy nature up close and personal in Springfield, Missouri.

Black History Month with Mid-Continent Public Library

With a Mid-Continent Public Library card, parents, caregivers, and teachers can access free resources that bring interesting and important stories to life for children during Black History Month and throughout the year.

What Parents Can Learn from Kids

Treat others how we want to be treated, take naps and eat snacks to keep our blood sugar in check so we don’t throw a tantrum.

It Isn’t Rocket Science

“Milady, your coach awaits.” Sandi released my arm, and I opened her car door, waiting for her to enter.

Heart Health

Hearts and heart-shaped items traditionally symbolize this month and holiday, so why not take the time during February to consider heart health, specifically in women?

When They Don’t Make the Team

How can parents support and encourage a child who is cut from the team?

Why Am I SO Busy?

When someone asks you how you are doing, do you find yourself giving a rundown of what you are doing instead of how you’re actually doing?

Building Bonds Through Family Stories

The bonds created just by telling stories together as a family can last a lifetime or even longer!

Heart Stamp Valentine’s Day Cards

Short on time and yet you want homemade Valentine’s Day cards? This quick and easy craft is definitely sure to win the hearts of your special people!

BirthdaykristinaParty Life Lessons

Akristinabirthdaykristinaparty may look like just akristinabirthdaykristinaparty to you now, but what I see is a breeding ground for life lessons kids can learn that will carry them through their lives to help make them successful, happy and kind.

Ways to Refresh and Replenish

When you are at your best, everything else follows suit. Take the time to take care of you.

How to Be a More Positive Parent

There are ways to carry that positivity throughout every moment of your day, from the first diaper change to the last bottle at night.

Find a Great Preschool!

Early education lays the foundation to help kids make a smooth transition from infancy into the school years.

Easy Ways to Improve Memory

What are some easy tips parents can use to improve memory?

Say Goodbye to Mom Burnout

Whether you have one child or a passel of children, stay at home or work full time, have teenagers or toddlers, send your kids to school or homeschool, motherhood is all-consuming.

28 Ways to Enjoy 28 Days in February!

Fabulous fun awaits in KC this winter.

Warm Up Winter with Watermelon Fun

The cold chill of winter may have you feeling trapped indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go, but fun activities fit for the whole family can add excitement and chase away those wintertime blues.

February KC Trivia

Test your knowledge of Kansas City with our quiz.

Editor’s Letter February 2023

Welcome to February! Or, for me, the month when I always question why I don't move someplace warmer. By February, I am really done with...

Valentine’s Fun in KC

Enjoy a KC-Style Valentine’s Day.

Visiting the Johnson County Museum

The Johnson County Museum is one of the metro’s best resources for local history. With award-winning long-term exhibits featuring local history, including the beloved 1950s electric house, KidScape, and local displays.

Best KC Gifts for Mother’s Day

Celebrate mothers this year with these local gift ideas!