Sarah Bengtson
Hospital Stay with Your Kiddo? 6 Must-Have Items!
Heading to the hospital with kids for an inpatient stay can be super stressful, even if it is planned. Our family recently had a short stay at The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's...
Iowa City Area Santa Sightings – 2023
Christmas time is right around the corner, and one of my favorite memories to make each year is a great picture of my kids with the big man in the red suit. We at...
A Parent’s Guide to Cub Scouting
If you would have told my younger self that I would be a "scouting" mom I would have told you that you were crazy. As a child, I participated in Girl Scouts some, and...
Summer Bucket List for the Iowa City Area {with printable!}
Hallelujah, Summer is finally here! Whatever your summer plans looks like, here are a few Iowa City Area “Must Do’s” to add to your summer bucket list!
Parks and Outdoor Experiences
Take a bike ride...
A Mom’s Story about Crying: Child Abuse Prevention Month
If you ask a new parent their fears about parenthood, most will talk about disruptions in routine, feeding issues, sleep issues, and general questions about doing the right thing. I would bet that most...
Why I’m Loving the Taxi Years
I like to call the stage of life we're in right now "The Taxi Years."
My kids are 11 and 7, and they have a ton of different interests. They like sports, music, Scouts, we're...
Kids and Constipation: 5 Myths and 5 Truths from a Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapist
** Disclaimer...this post is not medical advice. Please talk to your child's primary care provider about any medical concerns. ***
If you have babies, you deal with poop. Sometimes a lot of poop. Sometimes a...
2022 Santa Sightings in the Iowa City Area
It's that time of year again — when Santa and his reindeer start making appearances all over the Iowa City area. Last year, he was greatly limited in his travel abilities, but this year...
A Mom’s Guide to Voting in the 2022 General Election
Short of running for office, participating in elections is the best and most direct way to make our voices heard in our local, state, and national governments. This post is not about WHO you...
A Guide to Fall Foliage Around Iowa City
The air is growing crisper, mornings are cool enough for a sweatshirt, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. So many things about the last several years have been strange and...