holidays

Parents, Teens & Eating Disorders: How To Handle A Problem

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:00:00 +0000

A plump roast turkey, creamy mountains of mashed potatoes and thick wedges of pumpkin pie are what many people look forward to during the holiday season.

The Psychology of Giving

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:14:14 +0000

Today on Central Standard, we ask - what's the greatest gift you've ever received? What do you like about giving gifts in the first place? Dr. Bruce Liese joins us for a look at the psychology behind giving.

Holiday Party Playlist

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:58:00 +0000

Join Central Standard this Thursday as we enjoy a selection of nontraditional tunes, perfect for this time of the year.

Holiday Stress And Your Pets

Danie Alexander and Steve Kraske — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Let’s face it, the holidays are stressful, between decorating the house, putting up the tree, throwing a party and out-of-town guests. It’s enough to push even the most well-behaved pet over the edge.

Secret Santa Pays Tribute to Grandview Friend

Laura Spencer — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 02:18:04 +0000

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Grandview, MO – As many children await the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, Kansas City's Secret Santa has already been busy. He's made seven "sleigh rides," and some of his elves have brought that total up to more than a dozen from coast to coast. It's a tradition stretching back more than 30 years to Larry Stewart, who gave out hundred dollar bills to strangers, those in need, every December.

Poverty on the Rise in Johnson County

Ashley Ferguson — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:00:00 +0000

The Johnson County Christmas Bureau, has opened its doors to their annual Holiday Shop at the Great Mall of the Great Plains in Olathe, KS. This is their 50th year creating a shopping experience for low income families around the holidays.

Director Barb McNeil says that “Poverty” and “Johnson County” aren’t words often heard in the same sentence, they should be. Though the population in Johnson County grew by 2% last year, the number of families below the poverty line grew by 64%.