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Amy Grace: Maternity Fashion: What I wore

I’ve rustled up most of the items I’ve been wearing lately. Check them out.


Chris Donnelly: My son is the LeBron James of selective hearing

He’s a best-in-class parental ignorer, and it’s infuriating.


Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating

“Cheating” is for diets. And I’m not a fan of diets.


Danielle Herzog: Kansas City Triathlon: Race day jitters and uncertainty

My husband and brother-in-law trained the past 14 weeks for it.


Tracie McPherson: The greedy American way: Buy, buy, buy

Maybe the cure is to ask yourself: “Do you need it or want it?” Who am I kidding, that didn’t work for me.


Jessica Brashear: 5 things I never thought I’d do

Now with kids, I’m breaking every single promise to myself.


Tag Archives: children

Do all moms get to a point in their lives when they think, “How did I get here?”

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Boys are easier, people tell me, but I’m up for the challenge.

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This weekend is filled with lots of activities to keep you warm and active!

Check out some of them below:

Help raise awareness of lung cancer at Saturday’s Free to Breathe 5K Walk/Run.

Participate in Skinny Bones Adventure 5K Mud Run on Saturday to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

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My 4-year-old asked a pregnant cashier if she was going to have a baby out of her vagina or belly?

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It seems as though teachers are forced to keep the kids in the classroom and off the playground.

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baby sitter

Sitters have had to step up their skills — by taking baby sitting training, CPR, first-aid and safety courses — to make themselves more marketable.

Several schools, churches and community centers encourage such training. In fact, Westside Church plans to offer a baby sitter seminar on Oct. 6. The session will address the challenges of a baby sitter and concerns parents might when hiring one.

So what do parents look for in a sitter?

Find a few basic questions you should ask when hiring one.

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Fewer junk foods in school could lead to thinner students.

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Let’s not thumb our noses at parents who believe differently than we do. We all do what works best for our children.

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Once a parent, always a parent. But, there are different stages along the way.

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MUST
READS

Helping kids prepare for bad weather Helping kids prepare for bad weather
It is difficult to watch scenes of destruction from the tornado in Oklahoma.
Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating
"Cheating" is for diets. And I'm not a fan of diets.
To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs
Practice makes perfect when it comes to reading.

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MOMAHA'S EVENING CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
7 p.m. Friday, May 31
Bookworm Bookstore, near 87th and Pacific Streets
Encourage your little one to wear pajamas and bring a small stuffed animal.


EVERY THURSDAY
Momaha on the radio
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Bloggers Melissa Cruickshank and Heidi Woodard on the Pat and J.T. Show on Q98.5 FM. Call 402-962-9898 to join the conversation.


EVERY FRIDAY
Momaha live chat
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Visit with momaha editor Josie Loza and other moms. At the end of the chat, drawings are held for free prizes.


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