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! I personally have been waiting for the Rabbit hOle to open since the visionary owners closed their lovely Brookside bookstore to focus on bringing to life the world’s first explor-a-storium. I can hardly wait to get there with kids and grandparents in tow. As the daughter of an architect, I am giddy as the Rock Island Railroad bridge comes back to life 40 feet above the Kansas River with the first entertainment district on a bridge. And the city’s list goes on! Be sure to check out New and Improved KC for more information about what’s new to KC in 2024 and, by all means, enter to win some passes to visit fun things at KCParent.com!
A new year marks the cycle of closing old chapters and opening new ones. We have some great ideas here for helping kids navigate New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes I question my ability to lead others, especially my kids. Do you ever do the same? Let’s embrace growth-mindedness for ourselves and see how it changes our trajectory in 2024. See the article, Growth Mindest, for some great tips.
Additionally, ’tis the season to nourish your tribe, and Kim Antisdel has some wonderful ideas to aim for a healthier 2024. I am always a huge fan of my slow cooker—throw something in the Crock-Pot and by late afternoon you can savor the smells as well as the fact that dinner is mostly done. It’s an especially great tool for this cozy time of year. As January unfolds, slow down for hot chocolate and conversation after school, escape in a few picture books or get outdoors once more before the short day slips away.
Turn the pages and bring something fresh to life—