Grade School (6-11)
Ready or Not! Here Comes Summer
Here’s your guide for leaning into a more carefree, creative and spontaneous season. Read more
Take a Walk!
Walking together is the most inexpensive, fun way to get that exercise in and garner some super quality family time! Read more
Top Five Things Parents Should Know About Concussions
Here’s what you need to be aware of as your child gets ready to hit the field. Read more
Finding the team that fits
From recreational to competitive play, choosing the right youth sports team requires consideration. Read more
Summer Reading Programs Across KC
This summer encourage your child to cultivate a love of reading with these incentive programs from local libraries and businesses! Read more
Helping Kids Make Friends at Any Age
From the time we enter the world, we search out other people with whom to connect. Read more
Creative Ways to Thank Teachers
When it comes to teacher appreciation and end of year, teachers are not expecting gifts, so anything you do is considered thoughtful and greatly appreciated. Read more
Autism Myths and Truths
"Autism is a developmental disability that is caused by differences in how the brain functions. People with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in different ways,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD... Read more
Inspire Your Child to Learn Without Nagging
We all remember homework. Some of us spent time in our rooms reading through pages, then couldn’t remember what was important enough to be on a test. Or, we worried about what the word “study” meant and panicked. Read more
Elementary School Blues
Parents who are tired of packing lunches and reminding children to put their shoes on for the fifth time in one morning can find it hard to stay positive. Read more
The Lost Art of the Thank You Note
The practice of writing personal thank you notes teaches invaluable lessons to children. Read more
Traits of Self-Disciplined Children
How can you identify a self-disciplined child and what sets him apart from all the rest? Read more
Make Housework a Family Affair
Check out these ideas to turn housework into a fun family affair. Read more
Birthday Party Life Lessons
Discover a few teaching opportunities for your child’s next birthday party Read more
To School or Not to School
Let’s look at some common symptoms kids have and when it’s okay to go to school and when it’s best to stay home and recuperate. Read more
Pluses of Childhood Pets
Bringing a pet home and taking care of it does offer many benefits. Read more
Benefits of Enrichment Activities
A major benefit of enrichment programs is that children will gain confidence as they learn new and challenging skills. Read more
Make This Year the Best New Start for Your Children.
The day is coming without a doubt. Before you want it to, summer sleep-ins end, the swimming pool closes, day trips to the zoo conclude. Suddenly, you are left with tears on your face, falling into your coffee cup. Your baby is in school—ma... Read more
Heading to big kid school
What can you really do to make the school transition easier for your family? Read more
Family Kindness Challenge
Why not try to spread some kindness, giving others (and your own family) something positive to focus on? Read more