In this episode, we sit down with a Kansas City TV news reporter Abby Eden.  Abby has spent years telling the stories that shape our communities — while managing the beautiful chaos of raising a family. From the childhood spark that drew her to the newsroom, to the challenges of covering difficult events, she shares an inside look at the fast paced, ever-changing world of journalism. We explore how local news remains a cornerstone of an informed society, the wisdom she’s gained as a working mom, and her strategies for leaving newsroom stress at the office so she can be fully present at home. Along the way, she lets us in on exciting projects ahead and how listeners can follow her work. Abby is a veteran TV news anchor and reporter at FOX 4 News in Kansas City, where she began her career in 2010 as a digital journalist before advancing to anchor and reporting roles, including the 10 p.m. news and the morning show since 2017. Abby is an award-winning journalist, a public speaker, and an emcee, recognized with Regional Edward R. Murrow and Mid-America Emmy awards for her impactful storytelling. Abby is also a University of Missouri alumna, with a bachelor’s degree in radio and television journalism. During college, she interned at KOMU and even spent time in Buenos Aires gaining hands-on experience in producing, anchoring, editing, and photography. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Abby now balances life off-air with her roles as a wife and mom of four young children, alongside a house full of pets and countless responsibilities, all while anchoring early morning TV segments. When she’s not working or parenting, Abby’s an avid runner, lifelong learner, and perpetual consumer of information — always curious, always connected Need to help your little swimmers ...and their swimmer's ear? Kids normally describe swimmer's ear as: itching, painful, loss of hearing, a feeling of fullness in their ear, or a sharp pain when chewing or tugging on the lobe. To combat this, we suggest using a hair dryer on the lowest speed to gently dry water that remains in the ear. If your child gets swimmers ear often and you know they do not have a punctured ear drum, you can use equal parts white vinegar and rubbing alcohol as a drying solution. Another precaution is to warn your young ones about putting foreign objects into the ear canal which can lead to similar symptoms. Children’s Mercy Kansas City is built for kids. That’s why we have been taking care of the kids in the community for more than 125 years. Learn more.  What We’re Loving In Kansas City Hanging With Heroes Hanging With Heroes is back for its fourth year, and it’s more heroic than ever! We have had so much fun with you in the past, and you don’t want to miss out on this FREE event! Your family will hang with superheroes, community heroes, and even become heroes yourselves. Toss on your cape and join us Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. – noon. at Zona Rosa‘s Central Park as we become a force of good in our metropolis! We are thrilled to have Oakhill Day School as our title sponsor! Take Your Teachers a Treat! As school gets going, consider dropping off a coffee or favorite treat to your child's teacher. Not sure what his or her favorites are? Shoot them a quick e mail and ask or send in a Favorite Things sheet that you can easily find online and have them return it home. Many PTAs do this and house the info on your school's webpage. Other ideas to surprise and make your teacher's day can be found in our local guide here! Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!