Motherhood

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....

As a native of Philadelphia, I’m very comfortable navigating life via public transportation.  However, if you are used to living in an area where having a car is a necessity (or preference), transitioning to a life where other people...

All of our lives we are taught about love. There are more quotes in literature about love than I can count. We especially got bombarded last month (February) with quotes about love on social media; it is after all...

Gentle parenting. Mindful parenting. Peaceful parenting. Positive parenting. Regular parenting is hard enough—do we have to put a label on it? Look, I get it. At first, hearing about all the different ways to reference this popular parenting style just...

** Disclaimer...this post is not medical advice.  Please talk to your child's primary care provider about any medical concerns. *** If you have babies, you deal with poop. Sometimes a lot of poop. Sometimes a REALLY lot of poop.  Sometimes...

A couple of months ago I was at a sports tournament with one of my kids, as I often am on weekends. On this particular weekend, we were about 300 miles from home. After a long day of sports,...

As I've jumped back into the dating world post-divorce, I've reflected on how I landed here. I've spent time digging deep to discover who I am, what I want, and with whom I want to be. I know what...

Welcome to the Iowa City Moms Preschool Guide 2023! Searching for the right place for your child to learn and grow can be overwhelming, but we are here to help. There are an abundance of preschools, child care centers,...

Winter seems to be the season that drags on and on. While outdoor winter activities can be fun, they aren't the most ideal when the snow gets slushy, it’s too wet or muddy, or when temperatures or wind don’t...

With the snow falling (AGAIN!) , it’s time to bundle up and hit the sledding slopes! If you're wondering where some great hills are, read on for a list of some of the best places to sled in the...