COVID-19

  Well, I think it’s safe to say that the 2020 school year didn’t start the way anyone would have imagined. My daughter started kindergarten in the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) this year, and the first day of school...

When work initially shut down in March 2020 (henceforth referred to as the "days of yore"), I was confident we would be back in the office in a matter of weeks. My colleagues and I would squeeze in around...

I work from home. Not just because of this COVID-19 weirdness, but all the time. I (naively) thought I would be fairly equipped for what we’re experiencing. But, alas, I am not. Honestly, I am busier than I've been in...

If you are like me — hiking is a great escape. It's free, it boosts our mental state, it gives us exercise, and it's basically homeschooling because we look at birds and moss and stuff. However, many of the nearby trails...

During dinner last week, my 7 year old asked if we would be going to grandma and grandpa's house for Thanksgiving this year. "No baby, not this year." It's the phrase I utter like a broken record. Ugh ....

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COVID-19 brings a myriad of disruptions to our lives, many of which are hard to cope with. Not to mention all the feelings associated with the current situation. So, what better way to express those feelings than with a...

  We’re five months into the COVID-19 pandemic and there are no signs of it going away any time soon. (Related: wear your masks, please! It’s a simple, scientifically supported solution for slowing the spread). One of the things that has...

We've been managing our families' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly a year, and I, for one, would like my participation trophy. Humor me for a moment. In a period of the quickest and most significant skill development of our...

I think it's safe to say that we're all looking for ways to stretch our groceries a little further, use what we have in the pantry, and keep our kids entertained as we navigate the unknowns of COVID-19 and...