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The Big Picture: 5 Big things that matter to preschoolers; and 5 little things that don't.

by Jenny Meade

January 06, 2009

Way before I had kids of my own, I taught preschool and daycare and nannied back in college. I learned a lot from the experiences that really came in handy once I did have kids of my own, mostly because I had seen pretty much every kind of toddler personality, every kind of tantrum, and even every kind of virus. It wasn't that these experiences made me feel like I knew what I was doing once I  Read more...

Dressing Up Is Never Boring

by Rita Arens

September 17, 2008

As you're getting ready to put away the summer wardrobe, why not let the kids have at it with all your faded, torn, stained or generally disgusting clothes? It's dress-up time, baby! Break out the Bedazzler and do up your old 5k t-shirts and out-of-style shorts, then stage a fashion show on the patio. My daughter loves to play dress up with my shoes and '80s gold jewelry. If you've got  Read more...

Shop Your Friends' Kids' Closets

by Rita Arens

August 28, 2008

Got no one in line behind your kid? Know someone else in a similar situation? Who's maybe got a bigger kid? It's time to start closet-hopping. I know my child is very hard on her clothes, but there are always a few things that seem to escape our notice as the seasons fly by. For example, this year she refused to hop on the cargo pants bandwagon, despite my cajoling, and she outgrew some  Read more...

Your Preschool Reality Television Star

by Rita Arens

August 06, 2008

Hot? Check. Bored? Check. Sunburned? Check. Time for a new game. When you're in preschooler, anything out of context is fun. Actually, now that I think about it, this works for adults, too. Which is why beer in the office is so awesome, if you can ever achieve it, even though it just makes you cranky and tired an hour later. But I digress. So if you're seriously out of energy and  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in kansas city

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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