Iowa City

We all want to help our children develop good eating habits. However, let me be honest by saying my sweet tooth is HUGE and my willpower is teeny-tiny. Can you relate? My main weaknesses are pop and ice cream....

It’s 2023, and I just got done going for a run in my bright orange running shoes. I’m 41, recently divorced, a single mom now, living in Iowa once again after residing in a different state for sixteen years....

I don’t love to admit this, but vacations are one element of parenting that I will sometimes lie about. When I tell friends or coworkers that I’m planning a family vacation or staycation, I feel somehow like I owe...

Iowans: we are in the home stretch! The final days of caucus season are upon us. While I’m sure many of you will be grateful that the endless ads, door knocking, and phone calls are about to end, I...

Reading is a critical part of our children's development. Reading every day is important, and summer is no exception. Summer is perhaps even more important when many kids don't have the structure that school provides and time set aside...

Get outside and enjoy the wonderful fall weather by visiting Iowa City area pumpkin patches and apple orchards! Use this guide to find your next family fall field trip. It includes an interactive map to scout locations, activities, and...

Our community has many so opportunities for kids to participate in soccer! This guide will help you find the best soccer program for your family in the Iowa City area. From programs for preschoolers through teens, check out these...

A sure sign of summer — Iowa City area farmers markets have returned! Iowa City is home to a bustling downtown market, but many nearby and smaller towns feature charming farmers markets of their own. You could shop a farmers...

“What’s your favorite fitness studio in town?” As a certified yoga instructor, I’m asked this question a lot. Although a membership at a fitness center certainly isn’t necessary to achieve your wellness goals, many people (such as myself) enjoy the...

In January, we put down Charlie, our eleven year old cocker spaniel mix. Although my husband and I had put down a dog before, and although we were both raised on farms and were well-versed in animal suffering and...