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2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
You made it to the grocery store and are almost done with your shopping when you are confronted with the most daunting obstacle: the checkout lane. A bad experience in the checkout lane, accompanied by whining, dirty looks and disorganization, can derail an otherwise successful grocery shopping trip in a matter of seconds. Here are a few tips to get through those last few minutes of your shopping trip!
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Sara Keenan
Family Budget
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2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Bill Bartlett
Parenting
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2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
From birth you begin teaching your children right from wrong with hopes they will listen to a smidge of your advice; however, there are various developmental stages where kids just can’t grasp the difference between what’s theirs and carpe latoy (seize the toy).
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Stacey Hatton
Parenting
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1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Bill Bartlett
Parenting
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1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
They are little bits and pieces scattered around the house. What to do with all the wonderful treasures that are scattered everywhere around your home?
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Kerry Chafin
Parenting
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Learning to follow your child’s interests, whatever they might be, regardless of gender.
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Carrie Allison
Parenting
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
My kids can’t just run down the street to Nana’s house for milk and cookies. Luckily, technology enables us to communicate faster and easier with far-flung relatives than ever before. But can kids really build a close relationship with distant relatives? With a combination of new technology, traditional communication, a dose of creativity and some effort—YES… definitely!
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Victoria Pressley
Family
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
When it comes to the often-feared relationship with a mother-in-law (MIL,) busting down barriers and even building a friendly camaraderie often take time, patience and persistence.
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Victoria Pressley
Family
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Black Friday! You either love it or you dread it. Either way, there are amazing deals to be had and easy ways to navigate all the mayhem to save an incredible amount of money.
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Anna Bannister
Family Budget
Black Friday
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Black Friday Kansas City
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Research shows that an attitude of gratitude is healthy. It builds resilience in times of stress and grief. Dr. Robert Emmons, psychology professor at the University of California, Davis, has performed extensive research over the years, and his findings show the following of people who acknowledge small pleasures.
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Melanie Yunger
Parenting
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
How can we find a moment of retreat in our busy schedules? With the holidays coming soon take time to recharge before the holidays overtake you, check to this list of 20 ways for moms and dads to feel refreshed in 20 minutes.
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Marisa Frymire
Parenting
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Time Management
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Foster families come in all varieties, including single parent, blended families and mixed race. The most important factor is being willing to give children—even the more challenging ones—a second chance.
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Claire M. Caterer
Parenting
Adoption
Foster Care
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
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Bill Bartlett
Parenting
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Think about the optimistic people you know. They don’t just think positively, they do positive things. Optimists believe that good things will happen in their future and they persistently work toward goals that will help them achieve happiness. What, then, can parents do to increase the odds that they will raise optimistic children?
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Kathy Stump
Parenting
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
”Trick or treat!” I chorused with my friends. I loved Halloween then as now, but I had a secret. The dark terrified me. I was powerless to overcome this character flaw and it grew as I did. One night around age 15, I awoke for no particular reason. My heart began to pound, my mouth grew dry and the hairs on the back of my hand stood upright as goose bumps marched up my arms, but I rebelled.
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Bill Bartlett
Parenting
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Did you know that spending time with your baby develops appropriate relationships, empathy and self-esteem? “[One-on-one time] makes the kid feel cherished, loved, acknowledged and understood,” explains Dr. Celeste Frank, a psychologist with more than 20 years of experience counseling parents and children.
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Julie Steed
Parenting
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
We’ve all seen the little girl at the grocery store, wearing a tutu, cowboy boots and fairy wings. At first glance, one might think, “Who let the child out of the house like that?” Most mothers know to pick their battles, and sometimes that is one battle that is not worth fighting. But what mothers might not know is that allowing her to pick her outfit is not just saving a fight, it’s helping her grow in self-esteem and independence.
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Jennifer Higgins
Parenting
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Waiting in line is a part of life. The average person spends five years of a lifetime waiting in line. Throw a child into the equation, and waiting can be challenging and stressful. So what’s a parent to do? An experienced parent will tell you it’s all about having a strategy.
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Heather Claybrook
Parenting
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Making your own cleaning supplies can be a breath of fresh air on a suffocating budget. Not only can it save money, in many cases it can be safer than the chemicals some cleaning supplies contain. Many of the recipes here are made of ingredients you already have.
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Kerry Chafin
Family Budget
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9/25/2011 12:00:00 AM
You’ll certainly never run out of fun things to do in Kansas City, but it’s the people that make this city extra special. One such person is Shimika Kennison. This local mom is wife to former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, Eddie Kennison. They have two sons. In addition to family life, Shimika is very active with QUICKSTART-The Eddie Kennison Foundation. The Kennisons started the foundation in 2003. More recently, Shimika opened her own cosmetology school, Entourage Institute. The Kennisons decided to make Kansas City home, believing it to be a great place to raise a family. Kansas City Parent Magazine had a chance to talk with Shimika to learn more about this hardworking local mom who proves that you can call Kansas City home without loving barbecue!
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Elizabeth Welter
Parenting
Volunteering