Tag: children
They Found Me: Thoughts on Becoming a Mother
There are a few precious things in life that transform us. Moments where there is a distinct "before" and "after." Where you can feel...
Practicing Positivity
When was the last time you spent time thinking nice things about yourself? Our brains are filters, and biologically they’re programmed to notice what...
Can I Post Your Pic? Posting Pictures of Kids on Social...
A few weeks ago on my favorite podcast (hey, Armchair Expert!) I heard Busy Philipps explain the social media policy she uses with her...
Guide to Area Parent-Teacher Groups
When my son started kindergarten, it felt like stepping into a new city without a map. I could read the street signs, but it...
Can We Agree to Stop Telling New Moms, “Just Wait?”
If you spend any time on parenting pages, you'll quickly learn there are a few phrases that are, well...discouraged. In general, it's preferable to...
Chess in Iowa: A Whole World of Opportunities for Kids!
If I had been asked a couple years ago to name a famous chess player, I would have said that I had no idea....
10 Best Iowa City-Area Sledding Hills
Now that the ground is finally covered in a layer of wintry white, it's time to make childhood memories by bundling up and hitting...
Creating A Holiday Calendar With Purpose
The holidays are underway, and in our house that means a calendar filled with activities from late October through Christmas. I never used to...
Conversations About Death: Parenting Without All The Answers
Death.
Of all of the talks and open dialogs I expected to have with my daughter over the years, this was not one of them....
Processing Grief and Death: Saying Goodbye to Our Family Pet
One year ago, our family pet–our cat, Tommy–died. He got really sick, really quickly, and it was completely unexpected. We had adopted him from...