Tag: kids

Tools for Feelings

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Fact: Kids are highly emotionally attuned.  They feel their feelings, they recognize their feelings, and usually they aren't afraid to have them.  In fact,...

Iowa City Area Summer Camp Guide 2023

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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...

When Love Is Work

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All of our lives we are taught about love. There are more quotes in literature about love than I can count. We especially got...

Kids and Constipation: 5 Myths and 5 Truths from a Pediatric...

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** 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...

Making Time for Me

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A couple of months ago I was at a sports tournament with one of my kids, as I often am on weekends. On this...

Keeping Our Kids Safe: Firearm Injury Prevention

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While working in the Emergency Department at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of unintentional and...

Mom Hacks: By Moms and For Moms

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While life is grand, it sure can be chaotic as a mom. Since life is definitely too short to do things the long way,...

Monthly One-on-One Dates With My Kids: My Year-Long Experiment

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At the end of every year, I strive to reflect on what went well and what I’d like to improve going forward. Last year,...

Is It An Emergency or Not? Where to Go For Medical...

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It’s so hard when your little one is sick and you’re not sure what to do. Recently I went through a scary ordeal with...

Fall in Iowa City: The Ultimate Guide

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Fall is a fleeting season; we dream of it far longer than we get to enjoy it. So don't wait–grab your pumpkin spice latte...