Ahhhh, back-to-school time is here! That means backpacks, lunchboxes, homework, and.....car line! Anyone who has dropped off or picked up a child in the elementary school car line knows that learning the procedure can take some practice, and can...
I remember my first day of school as a mom.
It really started that summer. I ended my full-time job three days before my third child was born at the end of June. I went from being the working parent...
When I was growing up, my mom saved samples of my schoolwork. Now that I am a mom myself, I can appreciate what she saved for me. It is fun going down memory lane now with my daughter to...
School started only two months ago and our counters are already drowning under piles of school work and art my daughter brings home every day. According to my daughter, each and every one is a masterpiece that must be...
I have been dreading the new school year for a while now. This is nuts, because I love the new school year–new books, new supplies (office supplies are my guilty pleasure!), new clothes and shoes, seeing old friends and...
Starting kindergarten can be daunting for both students and parents. When my oldest started, I remember it was difficult to know what needed to be done and by when to get it done, including registration. Luckily, I had a...
Between the glue sticks and the composition notebooks, we find our fellow moms. We will meet up again in the aisle alongside the colored folders. Together, we help decipher our supply lists and figure out which ones are the...
Summer has arrived! And while it's all fun and games for the kids, let's face it: the "summer slide" is a REAL THING. Many kids fall back in big ways over the summer months, and as parents we are...
Updated April 12, 2023
Parents and children alike might have worries and concerns about how to make the transition to a new school go smoothly.
If you're new to town or considering a move, there are some important questions to consider...
You’ve probably seen them while searching on Pinterest, Google, or reading this blog. Those amazingly thought-out and detailed “bento" style cold lunches that moms across America are sending to school with their kids. They seem to be what’s on...
Giving Back: Service and Volunteer Opportunities in the Iowa City Area
Happy Giving Tuesday, friends!
It's the season of giving! Now is a great time to learn more about Iowa City area organizations that serve our...
