This post is sponsored and written by Children’s Mercy. After months of cold, everyone is excited for a warm, sunny summer. Some of us are looking forward to relaxing pool days and beach vacations, while student-athletes are playing summer sports and preparing for their return to school sports. It’s important for student-athletes to be mindful […] The post Avoiding Heat-Related Illness and Dehydration This Summer appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas, has officially morphed into a full-service entertainment district. Chalked full of recreation, eateries and shopping, a family could spend an entire day, or an entire weekend, exploring the area. A destination worth highlighting, this guide can help you navigate all the possibilities, and decide which stops should be your family’s […] The post A Day at Prairiefire in Overland Park appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

This post is sponsored by Oakes Kia and written by our friends at Children’s Mercy. What car seat should I use? What direction should it face? How long should my child be in a car seat?  These are some of the most common questions about car seats I’m asked as the Car Seat Program Coordinator […] The post Common Car Seat Questions Answered appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

Are you passionate about using social media for good? Do you enjoy brainstorming how to tell a story using Instagram Reels and Stories? Are you good at editing short videos and giving attention to accuracy? Looking for a flexible, at-home position? Passionate about encouraging the Kansas City mom community? If this sounds like you, read […] The post Kansas City Mom Collective is Hiring a Social Media Manager appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

Summer is here, and the pools are open! If you are new to the area or looking to try out some different pools this year we’ve got the breakdown on the best public pools in the Kansas City metro. This guide is organized by city and includes pool hours, cost, and what kind of fun […] The post Guide to Kansas City Public Pools appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

Cheap summer movies at Kansas City Theaters offer an escape from the heat and fun for families during those long summer days. Check out the listings below to find your favorites. Be sure to check showtimes as showings are limited certain days and times. AMC Summer Movie Camp AMC Summer Movie Camp® is showing a series […] The post Cheap Summer Movies at Kansas City Area Theaters appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20 percent of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide, and 9 percent have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  With teen suicide on the rise, a local […] The post Teen Suicide Prevention | Kansas City MomCast Episode 44 appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

Summer break is a wonderful, fun time for our kids, but for us moms, it can be a daunting, exhausting season of life that by day 7 makes most of us want to shut ourselves in a closet and cry into a pint of ice-cream. If you are a stay-at-home mom, it can be harder. […] The post Four Steps to Planning a Fun, Low Stress Summer appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

This post is written and sponsored by Ash Law. A potential new client told me she was looking for someone “mean” and “nasty.” I told her that I’ve been called “ruthless” before, my nickname is “Khaleesi,” and my lawyer friends will occasionally send me a referral case with “Dracarys” in a text or email.  When […] The post What to Look For in a Divorce Lawyer appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more

Biking, hiking, quaint restaurants, antique shops, wineries and tree lined views of the Missouri river are what helped to make Rocheport, Missouri one of the “Best Tiny Towns” in America according to Southern Living. Just before Columbia, off I-70, the charming town offers a reprieve for families, couples or girlfriends who want to get away, […] The post Adventures in Rocheport: A Guide to Enjoying the Charming Town appeared first on Kansas City Mom Collective ..read more