Last month was a good reminder for my family that we needed to refocus our priorities and not worry so much about getting wrapped up in all the little things that were going on around us and stressing us (mainly me) out. My dad—Papa to my three kids and his 10 other grandkids—had to undergo a major heart surgery.

Suddenly eating dinner together, reading books as a family and drawing pictures for Papa became a lot more important than making sure we signed up for every spring sport available or making sure we made it to every playdate we were invited to.

Now I’m not saying that sports and playdates aren’t awesome, because they are and we love them around my house. But what is more important at my house is family. I have amazing parents, a mom and dad who showed me just how beautiful a family can be. My little family is far from perfect, but what I want to raise my kids to know is that they can always turn to each other and to their dad and myself when they need us.

Not all families look alike, your household may have one parent, it may have 10 kids or just 1. You might be a teenage parent or you might be a grandparent raising your children’s children.

At Wichita Family Magazine we’re not aiming toward any one specific family picture. We want to give every type of family resources for growing a strong family. In each issue we offer uplifting stories of local teachers, mompreneurs, a calendar of events to do as a family, ways to teach your young children and so much more.

This month we’re telling you about a great local group, CASA of Sedgwick County. This is an organization that advocates for children who might not have the pictureperfect family that so many of us are trying to give our kids. Find out about the amazing work being done at CASA of Sedgiwck County and how you could help.

Enjoy this issue and let us know how you’re using Wichita Family Magazine in your family!

Jessica Lindsey
Editor-in-Chief
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