Amy Foster
Amy is a lifelong Wichita-area resident, with the exception of her college and grad school years. Amy has worked as a pediatric physical therapist for a local non-profit organization during her 22 year career. She married Brett, a youth pastor turned special education teacher and coach, and can be seen supporting Andover Middle School with her two boys, aged 13 & 11, only 18 months apart! They keep her occupied in athletic activities . When she isn't busy momming, she likes to walk her dog in her neighborhood, and do embroidery by hand.
Enjoying The “Easy” In-Between Years
We have officially entered the years of parenting that I have looked forward to for years. I call them "The in-between Years." The relatively easy years in between irrational toddlers and being held hostage...
Picture (Im)Perfect: 5 Ways to Get in the Photo in 2020
I recently saw a local photographer post some pictures in a breathtaking Kansas setting. One of the comments I saw was how gorgeous the family looked, and how this was the setting the commenting...
Non-Electronic Gifts for School-Aged Kids
The holidays are rolling around and in the age of technology, I tend to search for gifts that are not electronic. There are plenty of fun, educational electronics on the market that are certainly...
To Be Or Not to Be…Gray, That Is
I have a dirty little secret. It isn’t something that many people know about me, and it doesn’t just affect me, it affects my identical twin sister. I have struggled to know how to...
The Enneagram and Motherhood: “The Loyalist” (Type 6)
From The Enneagram Institute: "The committed, security-oriented type. Sixes are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent "troubleshooters," they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while...
How to Combat the Cycle of “Busyness”
My pastor recently gave a sermon on the cycle of busyness. He spoke about the common greeting of, “How are you doing?”, with responses like, “Oh, I’m good, just super busy!” I am so...
Dear Teacher’s Spouse
Dear Teacher's Spouse,
It's that time of year again. It's "Back to School" season, and when I say "season," I mean it. It takes months to prepare for, execute, and recover from Back to School....
The Hunger Games | Engaging Kids in Conversation During Meals
One of the family activities we value is eating dinner together. Since our kids are school aged we tend to be apart from our kids more than we are together. We have always engaged...
Motherhood Helped Me Find My Voice
I recently had a conflict situation that left me feeling a little bit raw and hurting. In my younger years, I was most definitely a peacemaker. I was happy to let my twin sister...
Planning Your First Family Trip to Disney World
My family is fresh off our first visit to Disney World, and we soaked in all of the Disney magic! My husband's parents decided to celebrate a few life milestones together at Walt Disney...
How One Minute Changed My Life
Sometimes the list of things to do can get a little overwhelming, and I don't really know where to begin to tackle it. With busy school aged boys, my packed work schedule, and an...
Dear Son Growing Up Before My Very Eyes
Dear Son Growing up Before My Very Eyes,
I'm watching you transition to an adolescent before my very eyes. You are completely enthralled by anything that the bigger boys do. You talk constantly about Minecraft,...
Wichita Non-Profit Highlight :: Rainbows United
Sometimes parenting doesn't quite go as planned. When babies are born prematurely, with a genetic condition, or develop at a little slower pace, Rainbows United can be a beacon of hope to help families...