restraint system with a five-point harness — which is the current standard for an infant car seats.
• Forward-facing car seat — Once the child is of minimum height and weight of the car seat manufacturer’s recommendations, they may transition to this restraint system. • Booster seat — Any child between the ages of 4 and 8, weighs between 40 and 80 pounds, and is less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height, must be secured in a booster seat restraint system. • Seat belt — When a child is 80 pounds or more and is taller than 4 feet, 9 inches, they can transition to a normal vehicle safety belt, as long as it fits them properly. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Child safety restraint systems are designed to reduce the risk of serious or deadly injuries in car collisions. They lift a child to the proper height to use the vehicle’s seat belt system to its full potential. Without a safety restraint system in place, a normal seat belt can do more harm than good. Since children are smaller, a normal seat belt can fall onto their stomach or neck, and with the amount of force in a car collision, it can cause fatal injuries. There are many safety seat restraints for children, so make sure to do your research! If you have questions or concerns about what type of model you should purchase, speak with a Kansas City inspection center in your area.
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NO-FUSS CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
LEBRATE KC! EMBER
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Fall is almost here, so it’s time to break out the soup! Your family is sure to love this recipe — it’s a classic.
To see the event lineup and details about tickets, check out KCAirShow.org PLAZA ART FAIR This nationally recognized, nine-
INGREDIENTS
• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 3 carrots, sliced • 3 celery ribs, sliced • 2 chicken bouillon cubes • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp pepper • 4 cups chicken broth • 4 cups water • 1 1/4 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs • 1 cup uncooked white rice • Salt, to taste
block art event at the Country Club Plaza is for all lovers of art, music, and local foods in Kansas City. Held on the weekend of Sept. 23–25, the art fair will be celebrating its 91st anniversary!
DIRECTIONS
The fair welcomes a crowd of more than 250,000 and features 240 artists and over 20 restaurant booths. It’s a weekend about celebrating art and each other and is Kansas City’s unofficial welcome to the fall season. You can even reserve hotel rooms at the discounted Plaza Art Fair rate! Take a look at PlazaArtFair.com for more information and to see which artists, bands, and restaurants will be participating. With so many exciting events happening in Kansas City, it’s hard to choose just one. There’s a little bit of everything for everyone, so plan your trip now and make memories that’ll last a lifetime.
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, then sauté for 1 more minute. 2. Add the bouillon, parsley, pepper, chicken broth, and water. Stir, then add the chicken thighs. 3. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes, then add the rice. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes. 4. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Shred the meat and add it back to the soup. Discard the bones. 5. Stir, salt, and serve!
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