Iowa City Moms

I’ve been planning my baby’s first birthday on Pinterest for months. Yup, I’m one of those people. What is the most important part of a birthday?  The cake! Or cupcake!!! For the first birthday, baby’s face, fingers, even toes should end...

“Don’t touch that!” “That’s not for you!” “Not in your mouth!” These are things that I rather frantically told my very independent and also food-allergic toddler when I brought her to a “Family Fun Night” event at my oldest child’s elementary school...

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I went into full-on research mode. It was impossible not to – I am a planner by nature and a researcher by training. I like logic, practicality, science, and questions that...

We were so excited for our New Year, New You Makeover in January!  There's no better way to start the new year than with a fresh new hair cut and a relaxing 1 hour massage!  Well, wait...maybe there's one...

It all started with the fatigue. Then the depression set in, then hives, and the inflammation. I had gained 20 pounds in less than three weeks, even while struggling through a bout of stomach flu. Something was wrong. My body wasn’t happy. I...

I thought I was doing a good thing by giving my just-turned four-year-old some chores. I’d seen all those lists on Pinterest of jobs that even toddlers should be able to do, so I handed my daughter a toilet...

“I’m pregnant.” I said in a nervous, crackling whisper. “Crap! Really…? Dang.” he said. “How in the world”? Then he left. I was scared out of my mind. I had been raised by a single mom, and I have never met my...

Mommy and Me Music. Tiny Tot Soccer. Baseball, basketball, orchestra, dance, art classes, chess club. It seems there are more opportunities than ever for kids to participate in extra curricular activities from a very young age. These activities can be a wonderful way for...

I have enjoyed compiling this series on speech and language development in young children. It is nice to think that I may be helping provide you with a bit of insight as to what to look for in your...

If you are like me, towards the beginning of every year you decide it is time to clean out the over-stuffed closets in your home. While that may sound like a very simple task, I can tell you personally...