Education

As a parent, you want to make sure that your kids get the best start in their education. They'll learn a lot in school, but you can support their learning at home, too. Check out these eleven tools that...

As parents, the decisions we face on a daily basis can seem daunting. They leave us constantly wondering if we made the right choice. Did I buy the right sunscreen? Did she eat enough vegetables? Have I allowed him...

Last month, I shared about reading to your babies and toddlers, including why we should do it, how to make it fun, and some of my favorite books to read with littles. This month, I am sharing about another amazing...

We are so excited to bring you a new series on the blog, highlighting the amazing husband-wife team behind Robinson Family Wellness and Sweet Feet Yoga! Ron and Dana have been so supportive of the Iowa City Moms Blog...

Have you ever thought about how many things a day you read? Pause for a moment and review your day. I'm guessing you'll find that you are reading something different all of the time.  Maybe not a book, but...

2020 has left many of us feeling, well. . .lost. This is a very uncertain time for all of us. No one is exempt from the stress and uncertainty from this pandemic and now we are divided about whether...

      I had always thought of dyslexia as being a debilitating disorder affecting reading.  I thought that if an individual had dyslexia, they would struggle and be unable to participate in many activities.  I also, shamefully, thought that having...

As parents, we know there are a set of basic life skills and lessons we need to teach our children to help them become safe, healthy, and productive members of society. One of the challenges of parenting is keeping...

This is one of my favorite times of year in Iowa, and I’m not talking about the leaves changing or the start of Hawkeye football. It’s caucus season! I can’t speak for all of my fellow Iowans, but I absolutely...

Looking for a summer activity to beat the heat and spend some time indoors for a bit? Check out one of the Corridor’s cooking classes for a fun evening with friends, as a date night, or as a family! New...