4th Annual GLOW Run|Walk
Rainbows is 100% local serving Butler and Sedgwick Counties in Kansas. The Butler County Infant/Toddler team covers the geographically largest County in the state. Rainbows’ 4th Annual GLOW Run|Walk on Saturday, April 18 benefits children and families served in Butler County. The event includes a 5K race and a 1 mile family fun walk. Strollers […]
March is disabilities awareness month
When I was in high school my friends and I wore upside-down pins on our shirts that read “Why Be Normal?” We had some other pins too: “Smile”, “Ask Me If I Care”, “Somebody Loves You”, and a lot more that I can’t remember but the “Why Be Normal?” one was always my favorite and […]
St. Patrick’s Day sensory activities
St. Patrick’s Day is the day of green, rainbows, Leprechauns, pots of gold , and sensory play! Check out these St. Patty’s Day sensory play activities your child will love: 1. Golden Slime What it is: Mix 1.5 cups of Sta Flo liquid starch, (2) 5oz bottles of Elmer’s glue, and a cup of gold […]
40th annual blarney breakfast
This year marks a major milestone in Blarney Breakfast history. The 40th Annual celebration of the original Blarney Breakfast will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 2015 at Old Chicago East. Blarney is the oldest running St. Patrick’s Day breakfast celebration in Wichita! Blarney Breakfast began in 1975. KAKE TV hosted a letter writing competition […]
Story from a Rainbows family
Cole is our “little miracle” who is a wonderful blessing to our family. Cole is 15 years old and has two sisters who adore him. Alexis is his “big sister”, she is 17 years old, has always been very protective of Cole and extremely loving to him since the day she laid her eyes on […]
February is national children’s dental health month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! There are many things you can do for your baby to aid the development of little teeth and for your child to keep those teeth healthy and strong! Wipe your baby’s gums with a damp washcloth after every feeding. Avoid putting your baby to bed with a bottle. […]
snowy day activities
When the temperature starts to drop the first thought of most is to stay inside where it is warm and cozy. From snowballs to science experiments, there are many things you can do in the snow. Bundle up because your child will love these snowy day activities! 1. Paint the snow! Fill squirt bottles with […]
Activities for Valentine’s Day
It’s finally February, which means it’s time for red, pink, and lots of candy for Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day can also be a great opportunity for some fun learning activities. Check out these themed activities that are perfect for the holiday and your child: 1. Feet hearts and flowers: What it is: Dip your child’s […]
Dillons New Community Rewards
Do you love Rainbows? Are you a Dillons shopper? Now, by shopping at Dillons you can support Rainbows and the children with special needs and their families. All you have to do is register your Plus Card with Dillons Community Rewards online. After completing this quick, easy process once, Rainbows’ benefits every time you shop […]
What does “kids like that” mean?
You might not believe this, but I’m a talker. I talk a lot, to a lot of people. Last weekend, I struck up a conversation with a woman sitting next to me at a sporting event; and I’m still thinking about that conversation. She was a nurse. When I told her that I was a […]