Friendship

We all have that friend.  You know, the one who pops up in your newsfeed on Facebook or Instagram with lots of pictures of her kids looking so smiley and happy, hair all done and clothes all clean.  Or...

A smile. A happy hello. A thoughtful compliment. On the surface, these are simple things. They each only take a short moment to dispense. But the power they can wield is immeasurable. A smile given to someone who is feeling a bit down...

It Wasn't The First Time It's one of those perfect days. Both of the boys are well-behaved as we weave through the aisles of the grocery store, collecting buns and hotdogs for our neighborhood picnic. The gathering is in two hours...

I remember pulling into the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot early. Like an hour early. I didn't want to be *gasp* late, and I wanted to give my 11-month-old son time to snooze in the back so that he...

No one is harder on themselves than women. I truly believe that. If we were given a printed-out report of how many times we berate ourselves or engage in negative self-talk each day, I think we would be astonished...

At Iowa City Moms Blog, our main goal  is to connect local moms (YOU) to one another! We've heard from so many moms who are new to town, new to mommyhood, and/or just in need of some mommy friends....

Have you ever heard the phrase, “It takes a village?” Until I became a mom, I never really thought about that phrase or the importance of it.   Before my husband and I were married, we talked about kids and...

Recently I met my high school girlfriends for a weekend trip to Galena, Illinois. We had not been in a room together for over 25 years. As is the case with many people in their mid 40’s, we reconnected via...

Several months ago, I shared the story of my experience with bullies and ways to combat bullying behavior.  With a new school year underway, there is no time like the present to talk to your kids about bullies and bully...

Dear Mama, Today you showed up. It took a lot to get you here, and I know it was not easy. You had to writhe yourself out of bed extra early, after a night of interrupted sleep, just to shower....