Motherhood

If you ask a new parent their fears about parenthood, most will talk about disruptions in routine, feeding issues, sleep issues, and general questions about doing the right thing.  I would bet that most new parents would never imagine...

I am a fat girl. And it’s okay. Like mid 90s Ani said, “I ain't no damsel in distress/and I don't need to be rescued.” I got here all by myself, by leading a fairly sedentary life. And you’d better...

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...

On November 30, 2022, I had my last drink. I thought I was just going to detox for a month, but I don’t think I’ll ever drink again. However, this is NOT an easy decision. After all, we live...

Let's keep it real--most people don't get excited about the idea of buying life insurance. But for many, our recent pandemic may have given you a reason to pause on that thought. People are more likely to buy life...

  When was the last time you spent time thinking nice things about yourself?  Our brains are filters, and biologically they’re programmed to notice what is “off” or wrong in a situation.  They are attuned to be critical about the...

We all know that social media can give us unrealistic expectations about vacations, friends, and life in general. Sure, on Instagram, I’m smiling confidently after finishing my morning run—but roughly 48 seconds prior to taking that picture, I was...

Welcome to Iowa City Moms' Blog's guide to summer camps in the Iowa City area! When school is out for the summer, parents need a safe place for their kids to learn, explore, make memories, and try new things. Of...

I like to call the stage of life we're in right now "The Taxi Years." My kids are 11 and 7, and they have a ton of different interests.  They like sports, music, Scouts, we're involved in church activities, and...

As someone who has practiced law for nearly a decade, I have seen and helped probably a hundred different couples through their divorces: either as the attorney, or the mediator, or just for a brief consultation. I even had...