When encountering a life, there is a chance to connect with another piece of the world. With that exchange of power and love in mind, KidsTLC has opened the doors to spaces that put this part of life first. As an individual who has spent most of her life moving from one place to the… Read More »
Tomorrow is mac n’ cheese day – best day EVER! As you might guess, it will for sure be the most popular meal of the week. This favorite comfort food always has our kids requesting seconds and returning to their day with a happy, satisfied tummy. For the children living on KidsTLC’s campus, meal time… Read More »
As seen in IN Kansas City Magazine | November, 2020 When KidsTLC’s Holiday Giving Program launched over a decade ago, no one at the organization had any idea it would become such an annual outpouring of love. “It really started with the idea that we had kids who wouldn’t be able to go home for Christmas,” says… Read More »
By: Dan Lash, LCMFT | KidsTLC Director of Clinical Compliance The annual transition from summer to school is an understandably difficult time of year for most families, and then came 2020. With all the predictability of a mid-flight bout of turbulence that knocks your drink over onto you, the person hanging over the edge of… Read More »
Let’s reflect back to February 2, 2020. Patrick Mahomes and our Kansas City Chiefs scored 21 points in the 4th quarter to secure their first Super Bowl win in 50 years. Man, life was great. 2020 was sure to be a year to remember in Kansas City! Well, it’s definitely been a year to remember.… Read More »
We understand families, students, teachers, administrators—probably the entire community—are feeling some level of anxiety regarding the upcoming school year. KidsTLC’s Rebecca Kline Toy and Dr. John Laffoon sat down to discuss the mental health aspect and anxiety surrounding the decisions we’re all making and facing. Watch this clip below, then visit our website for the… Read More »
Yes, social distancing can be a problem for kids. But maybe not how you think. Messaging matters. And social distancing is a significant messaging challenge. Health professionals and advocates, including our infectious disease specialists, have been fighting a tough battle with the term “social distancing” since early in the onset of this pandemic. We understand… Read More »
In the midst of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, KidsTLC remains committed to ensuring the children and families we serve continue to stay safe while receiving the most high-quality, innovative care. We have swiftly made some unprecedented adjustments in the manner in which we are delivering services, including telehealth and in-home visits, to make… Read More »
For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of working in residential treatment settings with some of the most courageous children and adolescents in the Midwest, including those living at KidsTLC. As a recreation therapist for children who have experienced trauma, I have often been considered the “fun staff” as I partner with… Read More »
I know what many people picture when they think of the kids on our campus. They see THOSE KIDS – kids who are struggling, who have traumatic histories, who are fighting mental illness, and who exhibit disruptive and dysregulated behaviors…sometimes on a daily basis. This is part of who our kids are, but it is… Read More »
