Family

It is hard to believe we are nearing towards the end of June already.  Here are my top 5 family friendly events that are taking place this weekend around the corridor. Saturday, June 20th Free Language Screening at the North Liberty...

Warm weather is finally here, and kids all over the corridor are breaking out their bikes for some summer fun! Biking is a great outdoor activity for the whole family, but it comes with risks that are often overlooked....

Good afternoon Iowa City moms! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Robin Boudreau…and I too am an Iowa City Mom.  In addition to being a medical sales rep for Medtronic and a hobby photographer, I am...

The bright, shiny red metal.  The white stripes.  We all know a Radio Flyer when we see one!  Their bikes and wagons have become a type of symbol for childhood in American households.  And now they have something new...

I can remember playing “school” with a friend during my childhood years. I wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Today, that friend and I are both elementary teachers. I graduated from Luther College in 2008 with...

As I sit here watching my daughter spin and dance in our living room while watching Rapunzel, I can’t help but ask myself, “What did I do to deserve this little nugget of happiness?” She is so much more...

Children have a very special way of acting as mirrors. Through their eyes and expression we can see all of our worst habits and most of our redeeming qualities reflected back to us. Our mannerisms are mimicked. Our frequently...

The holiday season is such a magical time. Sparkly lights, colorful decorations, yummy treats, presents piled under a pine tree, special movies to watch, shopping trips, and visits to see Santa…the season is practically bursting at the seams with...

All of the presents have been unwrapped and the boxes are waiting by the curb side. The room is no longer illuminated by the glow of Christmas tree lights. Our Elf on the Shelf has made his way back...

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 ....