Sarah Bengtson
Sarah is a proud Iowa native who currently lives in North Liberty with her husband and 2 sons. She grew up in rural Benton county and moved to the Iowa City area in 2005 to attend graduate school at the University of Iowa in Physical Therapy. Now she balances raising two growing boys with a work as a pediatric physical therapist. Outside of work and family, Sarah loves music, playing her cello, running, baking, crochet, church activities, and cheering for the Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings.
Tips for Hiring a Babysitter in the Iowa City Area
Hiring a new babysitter or using one for the first time can be a bit intimidating. How do you find a sitter? How much do you pay? Here are a few answers to common...
The Power of Yes: Holiday Pandemic Edition
The pandemic sure has us saying "no" a lot more than usual.
No to play dates, gatherings, vacations, and a lot of our holiday traditions. No to visits with older relatives. No to social engagements...
What Happens When You’re a Coronavirus Close Contact?
Disclaimer: This post is not medical advice. If you have medical questions regarding COVID-19, coronavirus, or anything else please contact your primary care physician.
When we first started hearing things about a new and novel...
So….About Trick-or-Treating In a Pandemic
What are you doing for Halloween?
No really, what are you doing for Halloween?
I have to admit that back in the spring when COVID-19 first started really moving around in Iowa I did not fathom...
Where to View Colorful Fall Foliage Near Iowa City
The air is growing crisper, mornings are cool enough for a sweatshirt, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air.
As with everything 2020, many of the fall traditions that we are used...
Our Fever Story: “Not Covid” Medical Care in the Time of Covid
On a Tuesday early this summer I got the call from daycare that no parent ever wants.
“Mrs. Bengtson, your son is in the office, he has a fever.”
My heart stopped and my mouth went...
The “Not a Question” Question that Got My Kids Talking
Sometime last fall I really messed up when talking to my youngest about his newest piece of artwork. He brought it over, beaming and proud. I looked at it and exclaimed "That is such...
Eight Truths about Parenting Boys in Quarantine
I've seen a lot of fun posts this last month from mom's talking about the baking they did with their kids, or how their children colored flowers and hearts to place in the windows. ...
Yes, I am Grieving During this Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has now taken over our lives and our news feeds for several weeks. I have so many feelings about the changes that have occurred in such a short time, but it...
Recipes and Food Tips for Planning a Scrumptious Super Bowl Party
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us! Whether you are a football fanatic or just there for the commercials, this American tradition is a great opportunity for friends to gather and share a meal and...