Preschool

When you're a parent, there are times when words come out of your mouth that you would have never thought you'd say out loud. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Did I really just say that?" then you might...

For three years I spent most weekday mornings putting together edible works of art for my daughter to demolish at lunchtime. I was (and sometimes still am) ‘that mom’ – the one you will claim has too much time...

CANDY! I don't know about you, but we try to cut back on the amount of candy that our children get for holidays. However, there are special candies made for EVERY holiday! Even on the 4th of July we get candy tossed...

All of us have a limit for the amount of patience we have each day. When it is gone, there is no getting it back. As adults we can feel when our breaking point is coming. Our body signals...

All mothers know how quickly the years pass and how hard it is to remember all those sweet and funny details about each stage of life with children. As the mother of twins, this is doubly true.  My beautiful baby...

Welcome to the Iowa City Moms Blog Preschool Guide 2017! Searching for the right place for your child to learn and grow can be overwhelming, so we are here to help. There are an abundance of preschools, child care...

If you are reading this, first of all we want to say THANK YOU!  We are so glad you're here, following all things ICMB and involving your families in our local events.  When we started this blog almost four...

My daughter started preschool this year. To say I've been dreading it would be the understatement of the century.  All summer long, I would enjoy the days with my kids, and then at the end of the day I...

The research is clear. Reading aloud to children is one of the single most important things a parent can do to encourage language development and build a solid foundation for success in school and beyond. Not only that, but...

You’ve purchased all of the school supplies your child needs. Their backpack is full and ready to go. Your child’s favorite lunch foods are packed, and you even had time to stick a little love note for them in...