Tag: iowa city moms
Getting to the Other Side of Divorce
“It gets better.”
“There’s life after divorce.”
These were things said to me in the early-going of the divorce process. I only sort of believed them,...
A Parent’s Guide to Cub Scouting
If you would have told my younger self that I would be a "scouting" mom I would have told you that you were crazy....
How a Time Management Course Improved Every Aspect of My Life
I am an attorney in private practice, which means I work on the “billable hour.” Every moment of my work day, I track what...
Calling All Crafters – NICU Baby Projects
A brand new volunteer group has just gotten started here in Iowa City called the UIHC NICU Crafters. This group aims to pick up...
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...
ADHD: Now What?
From the beginning of the pandemic, I knew something was not right with my two year old. At first, I just chalked it up...
Are You Having a Boy or a Girl?
Now that I’m well into the third trimester of pregnancy, it is quite obvious that I am expecting. It seems like everyone will comment...
Living Authentically In A Social Media World
What does it mean to live authentically in the age of social media?
People used to live their lives behind closed doors. Before the age...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is coming up, and it’s easy to feel stumped about what to buy for the women in your life that you love. ...
A Mom’s Story about Crying: Child Abuse Prevention Month
If you ask a new parent their fears about parenthood, most will talk about disruptions in routine, feeding issues, sleep issues, and general questions...