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Kansas City MomCast

Kansas City Mom Collective

Welcome to the Kansas City MomCast — a place to learn, connect, and grow in a relevant and intentional way. Join us as we interview experts in the field and hear from local moms, just like you. This is a podcast FOR Kansas City Moms, BY Kansas City Moms. We know that your time is precious and we’re grateful you’ve chosen to spend some of it with us. Thank you for being a part of the Kansas City Mom Collective community.

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35:52

The Growing Pediatric Mental Health Crisis | Kansas...

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/08/21

This episode is sponsored by Children's Mercy Kansas City. Children's Mercy Kansas City sees roughly 24 children in its emergency rooms every day for a mental health crisis, and more than 3,000 children and teens were assessed just last year for a mental health need. In response to this growing need, Children’s Mercy Kansas City is investing $150 million into a new pediatric mental health initiative. Dr. Sarah Beals-Erickson, Director of Psychology Services and Clinical Psychologist at Children’s

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39:52

Kansas City Mom Collective Celebrates 10 Years

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/08/07

Kansas City Mom Collective is proud to be celebrating our 10th birthday! The world has changed a lot in the last decade, but one thing has remained the same: moms’ need for community. We just aren’t meant to do this alone! Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Steph Flies, CEO and founder of City Mom Collective, as well as our very own Sarah McGinnity, KCMC owner. Come along with us as we look back on how the internet and Kansas City Mom Collective has changed, and where we go from

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32:02

Helping Kids Win at Life with KidStrong (Sponsored)

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/07/17

This episode is sponsored by KidStrong. KidStrong is a national program with three Kansas City locations that focuses on brain, physical, and character development for kids ages walking through 11. The science-based curriculum that is parent focused and taught by professional coaches. We are so lucky to have the owners of two KC locations, John and Melissa Gilmore, on the podcast. They are true entrepreneurs, as they own the Orangetheory in Shawnee, formerly owned a dog training company, and now own

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44:15

Suffering from Migraines

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/07/11

Migraines affect one in five women. A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. (Mayo Clinic) Join us as we learn more with Dr. Laurel Short, nurse practitioner from Sunflower Medical in Roeland Park as we discuss the basics of migraines, genetic components, new medications and treatment, and resources for those who suffer. Meet Dr

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21:32

The New KC Current Stadium

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/06/26

Ten short months into owning the KC Current women’s soccer team, co-owners Brittany Mahomes and Chris and Angie Long made one of the biggest announcements in the history of soccer — a privately funded soccer-specific stadium to be built at Berkley Riverfront Park. The KC Current stadium will be the first stadium dedicated to a professional women's sport in the world. We are excited to discuss this project with Dani Welniak, VP of Communications for the KC Current. Meet Dani Welniak Welniak

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35:25

Modern Family: Meet The Diblings

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/06/12

Today we are talking about the modern family — specifically, families that are created with the help of sperm donors. The children of the sperm donors but conceived into different families are referred to as diblings, which we hear about those relationships from our guest. An estimated 30,000 to 60,000 children conceived with donor sperm are born in the U.S. every year, though that statistic may well be an underestimate. The fertility industry doesn’t have to keep records, so the true number is

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37:42

Teen Suicide Prevention

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/05/24

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 group, Zero Reasons Why, was formed. We had the opportunity to speak with an adult leader, Davis Finley, as well as teen leaders, Ava Shropshire and Kripa Gauba. Follow Zero Reasons Why here

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34:39

Summer in Kansas City

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/05/08

Summer in Kansas City is here! We're highlighting some of our favorite places and events in Kansas City during the summer months while sharing some of the new things we’re adding to our bucket list. Head to our summer guide to find all the things we discuss in today's episode and much more! Thank you to our episode sponsor! Johnson County Library Johnson County Library is excited to bring its patrons “All Together Now” with both virtual and in-person program offerings! We will kick off Summer

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20:44

The Connection Between Home Environment and Mental...

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/05/01

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the perfect time to check in with ourselves and our family members. When you’re struggling with your mental health, just getting through the day can be hard, but there are things you can do to your physical space to help yourself be more productive and reach your goals. Ultimately, a healthy home environment will look different from one person to the next. It might take time, thoughtfulness, and multiple tries to get your space to meet your needs, but

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38:07

Autism Acceptance

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/04/24

April is Autism Acceptance month, and our discussion today will touch the latest information on autism identification, therapies, resources in Kansas City, and how we can all be allies for families with an autistic child. About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups ASD is nearly 4 times more common among boys than girls Source: CDC Here to discuss with us today is Marena Mitchell,

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25:53

The NFL Draft Comes to Kansas City

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/04/10

As many of you know, the NFL draft is in our city this month! We are invited to join the three-day event which will take place April 27-29 across Kansas City’s iconic Union Station, the National WWI Museum and Memorial, and the Downtown Kansas City area. Bringing the Draft to to Kansas City was a long process. The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation played a huge part in making this happen lead by CEO and president, Kathy Nelson. Kathy was recently named as Missouri’s Woman of the

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Managing Sibling Relationships

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/03/26

Summer is coming faster than we think, and that means time for summer camps, sports practices and... sibling fighting. Today, we're discussing the most common struggles when parenting siblings, how much fighting is normal, when to intervene when conflict arises, how to discipline each child differently when needed, and and how to foster long-term connection between our kids. We have the pleasure of talking with Jennifer Jackson-Rice, a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker at PCIT (Parent

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34:09

Kansas City's New Inclusive Airport Terminal

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/03/06

Kansas City's new airport terminal features are unique to our city with an intentional focus on inclusivity and accessibility for all people and families. We invited Deborah Wiebrecht, the executive director of Variety KC, to discuss how this airport plays into her larger goals of making Kansas City the most inclusive city in the world. Check out our guide to the Family Friendly Features at the New Airport! Meet Deborah Wiebrecht Deborah is the Chief Inclusion Officer for Variety Children's

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43:29

Pornography and Our Kids

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/02/27

The average age of first pornography exposure is nine years old (Defend Young Minds). Early exposure to pornography—especially today’s violent, degrading porn—can lead to major problems later in life, including increased risk of addiction, sexual abuse, mental health issues and unhealthy views of sexual intimacy. The scary but true question is not if our kids will be exposed but when. Here to help us tackle this issue are Tracy Foster and Jamie Gordon from Screen Sanity, one of Kansas City and the

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38:53

Finding Mom Community

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/02/06

In our latest episode, we are talking about mom community — what is it and how to find it. We always hear the importance of finding a village, but where is it?! Local mom and director of the community program, Building Better Moms (BBM), Susan Brown, discusses the benefits of community, the importance of authenticity, and different types and seasons of friends. Susan talks to us about how to find community in Kansas City. We are not meant to do this alone, and we hope you find encouragement in

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29:51

Life Off The Field With Harrison Butker (Sponsored)

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/01/20

On today's episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Harrison Butker of our very own Kansas City Chiefs. Harrison is married, has two small children, and is placekicker for the Chiefs. In our interview, we learn about Harrison's life off the field as a dad and husband, as well as advice he has for sports parents and kids. We also discuss the pressure of a public job and how he handles criticism. Meet Harrison Butker Aside from his roles as the Chief's kicker, and more importantly husband

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39:31

How to Play with Your Kids

Kansas City MomCast ·

2023/01/16

It's currently winter time here in Kansas City and for many of us, that means lots of indoor play for our kids. We know this can be challenging for moms who are also trying to balance work, other children or household responsibilities. We start to ask ourselves questions like: How engaged should we be with our kids during play? What kind of play is valuable? How important is independent play, and how do we encourage it? Here to help us with these questions today is Julie Gettings, a

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44:31

Family Boundaries During the Holidays

Kansas City MomCast ·

2022/12/19

Holiday time often means lots of time with family. Family dynamics can be tough as it is, and then you add the pressure of the holidays, it can be a lot for anyone to manage. Whether you have a really wonderful, close relationship with your family or you tolerate them for a few hours a couple of times a year, holiday gatherings have a way of being stressful, chaotic, and sometimes straight-up uncomfortable. That's where family boundaries come in. Our guest on today's episode, Elizabeth Kaufman,

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25:47

Top Toys and Gifts By Age

Kansas City MomCast ·

2022/12/05

It's holiday time and just a few more weeks of shopping left! If you're looking for gift ideas, this episode is for you. Jane Girson, owner of The The Learning Tree in Prairie Village, highlights top toys by age group, which Toyas are worth investing in and the importance of shopping local. You will walk away with some great ideas for not only holiday gifting but year-round ideas! For more ideas on shopping local, check out our ShopKC 2022 :: Local Shopping Guide! Meet Jane Girson The Learning

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The Best of Holidays in Kansas City | Kansas City...

Kansas City MomCast ·

2022/11/21

This episode of Kansas City MomCast is packed with all you need to know to experience the best of the holidays in Kansas City! Join us for a festive and information packed episode. We discuss local light displays, events and shows, where to see Santa, where to volunteer and more! For everything you need to know in KC for the holidays, check out our Ultimate Guide to the Holidays in Kansas City! For everything you need to know in KC for the holidays, check out our Ultimate Guide to the Holidays in

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