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2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Remember those toddler and preschool days when your child began talking your ear off and asking questions nonstop? Or the days when you wished you had earplugs in order to get a few minutes of peace and quiet? Now, as a parent to a tween or pretween, you probably wish you had a little bit of that back. Right?
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Gina Klein
Teens & Tweens 12-18
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
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Amy Gonzales
Pregnancy
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Whether you have been trying to get pregnant for years and finally succeeded or you just received the surprise of your life, obtaining prenatal care needs to be the top item on your to-do list. Early prenatal care allows you to discuss harmful habits to cease and helpful habits to begin. Regardless of your situation, you can relax in the fact that most pregnancies go off without a hitch.
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Melanie Yunger
Pregnancy
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
No two pregnancies are alike. If you were sick throughout your first pregnancy, this one might sail by with barely a hint of nausea. Couldn’t stand the sight of ice cream last time? You may eat it morning, noon and night with this one. There is no way to know how each pregnancy, and each child, will turn out. There are, however, a few common differences with subsequent pregnancies.
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Kerry Chafin
Pregnancy
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Theme parks should have a ride called “The Next Nine Months” to exemplify the emotions a woman and her partner go through while expecting. A roller coaster is about the closest thing I can think of to demonstrate the drastic changes of emotion—with all of the highs and lows, twists and turns causing feelings of anticipation, worry and excitement—that are so common during pregnancy. When the ride is finally over, it’s left you breathless and dizzy, yet beaming with a sense of accomplishment—because you survived!
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Jennifer Duxbury
Pregnancy
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9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Your due date is near; your hospital bags are packed and ready. The contractions have begun, and at times, they take your breath away. While still bearable, they’re coming a lot more often and lasting much longer than before. Anxiety and excitement set in. Could this be it? Is it really time to head to the hospital?
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Gina Klein
Pregnancy
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9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Thought ABC’s were just for the young ones of the family? Think again. Our alphabet guide to pregnancy is proof that ABC’s aren’t just for babies.
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Kate Meadows
Pregnancy
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9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Many parents know that to help their child in math, they have to work through addition or subtraction problems, or that to help a child read, they need to read with their child. But the easiest way to help a baby learn is to play with him. Playtime is the best way to help a little one learn, and it helps you blow off steam as well!
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Jennifer Higgins
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
“As the flight attendant tells us on an airplane, place your oxygen mask on yourself first before assisting an elderly person or child. Care for mom is necessary first before she is healthily equipped to focus on being the best mom possible,” says Sarah Dettmer, M.S.Ed., M.S., LPC, psychotherapist, who is an individual, couple and family counselor in Kansas City, MO.
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Jennifer Duxbury
Pregnancy
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9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Roughly two-thirds of American families own at least one dog. Add baby to the mix and oftentimes the family dog drops quickly on the priority list or is removed from the household altogether. Before your baby arrives, prepare your dog for the changes ahead and enjoy the rewards of raising your children alongside your furry companion.
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Christa Hines
Pregnancy
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7/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
The Ishum family of Kansas City recently celebrated the birth of quadruplets. Read their story as they experience new milestones with their four children... starting with coming home from the hospital.
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Rebecca Ishum
Pregnancy
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6/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
After spending 9 months developing and changing in your womb, your baby is here and ready to meet the world. Now…what new skills will your baby learn in her first year and when can you expect them?
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Sara Keenan
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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6/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
One comment in particular touches my heart: “Oh, I would love to adopt a child, but my husband doesn’t feel the same.” This always strikes me as a bit sad and reminds me how fortunate I am to have married my darling husband, who continually amazes me with the sparkly gold his heart is made of.
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The Hahn Family
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Adoption
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6/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
“So how’s Nameless Nephew doing?” I could have said “your new baby” or “your precious son” but the unnamed baby was now a month old. The problem: Daddy liked Joshua. Mommy liked Alexander. Big brother liked Thomas (after Thomas the Tank Engine). They reasoned, argued and tried bribery. All negotiations failed.
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Victoria Pressley
Pregnancy
Baby Name
Naming Babies
Naming your child
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6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
School’s out, steamy mirages hover on sun-baked streets and the smell of chlorine and sunblock hangs in the air. It may be the dog days of summer, but for many area teens, it’s the season that signals pounding the pavement for part-time work. In this tough job market, enterprising teens who take a creative approach to summer employment may find it easier to rake in extra cash without competing with more seasoned job-seekers.
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Christa Hines
Teens & Tweens 12-18
TeenScene
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4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
The Ishum Family story as their Kansas City Quadruplets are born and cared for as newborns!
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Rebecca Ishum
Pregnancy
Quadruplets in Kansas City
Quadruplets
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Raising a child that can entertain him or herself is perhaps one of the greatest challenges of being a parent early on. Obviously, we have to be there for our children constantly. But being there too much can be detrimental both to a child’s need to develop skills and a parent’s need for a break. Striking a balance in which you spend some time exclusively focused on your child and some time allowing your child to play alone is key.
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Kate Meadows
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Practical Tips to take care of yourself when you're expecting another new baby.
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Kristina Light
Pregnancy
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Well, you aren’t alone! Some of those jeans are well made, extremely flattering and super comfortable. And, if you are still anywhere from one day to one year post-baby, it’s not unreasonable to grab the best fitting pair of pants. Not very many women magically shed their pregnancy weight and slide right back into their pre-baby clothes. And, even if the weight comes off, sometimes the shape that remains is close, but not quite what you remember it to be. Your clothes might “fit”, but they just don’t “fit right.”
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Janis Ellis-Claypool
Pregnancy
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Baby Showers are a time for fun and celebration! Our readers share their favorite ideas and games for a festive and memorable occasion every Mom-to-Be will love!
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KC Parent Staff and Readers
Pregnancy
Baby Shower
Baby Shower Ideas