Tag: kids
Tools for Feelings
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
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
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...
** 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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...