Motherhood

We are thrilled to be introducing you to some brand new voices on our team!  Today and tomorrow, you will meet the brand new members of the ICMB contributor team, and starting this week, you will hear from them as...

I remember a day a couple years ago when a blog post popped up on my Facebook newsfeed about strong-willed children. At first I dismissed it and kept on scrolling, but eventually my curiosity got the better of me,...

One of my favorite things about summer is grilling. One of my family's favorite things to eat is pizza. That's why last summer I began experimenting more with making pizza on the grill. I'm here to share some of my...

The Kernels love Cedar Rapids and want to spread that love around the community through their new Take the Lead campaign. Take the Lead was created to support local non-profit organizations and community outreach, while enhance the fundraising efforts of...

Meet Mercy Pediatrics, a clinic of five providers welcoming new patients and always accepting same day appointments.  We have a variety of pediatricians and a physician assistant with experience caring for infants through 21 year olds and a passion...

A few weeks ago, as I was flipping through a parenting magazine, I stumbled across an article entitled "How To Raise A Can-Do Kid." This concept isn't lost on me; it's quite the opposite, in fact. My time as...

Dear Mom, I know it's not Mother's Day, but I wanted to let you know something important, and it cannot wait until next May: You are enough. You've told me that you worry about this. That maybe you are not enough. You've...

If you need something new to spice up your summer and add some sizzle to your dinner menu or your next family cookout, check out three of my favorite summer grilling recipes. BBQ Burgers Burgers are a summer grilling staple, but...

Growing up, I didn’t have much experience with middle children. My family only had two kids; I was the older one and the only girl. I always had plenty of attention and support and, well, the label “spoiled” may...

We all SCREAM for ICE CREAM! Are you looking for a new ice cream shop to try out? Here is the ultimate list for where to find ice cream in Iowa City and surrounding areas. I use the term ‘ice...