Tag: parenthood
When the Bare Minimum is the Best You’ve Got
I’m finding it difficult to go above and beyond lately. Give 110%. Excel. Overachieve. Be a super mom. Cultivate a Pinterest- and social-media-perfect life....
Reconciling the Loss of Friendships As An Adult
“Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.”
You may remember that song from your childhood. I know...
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...
From Man-to-Man to Zone: The Art of Raising Three Kids
People often ask me what it is like to have three kids. I have distinct memories of comments from very well-meaning strangers and non-strangers...
The Runners’ Club: It’s Not What You Think
I am a member of the Runners' Club. You won't find me out on a trail or treadmill. There are no exhausted but triumphant...
Pediatric Clinic or Mercy On-Call? A Mom’s Guide
It's that time of year. And we're not talking about the holidays. We're talking about germs. Germs, germs, germs. And inevitably, calls to the...
Supermom
Every mother battles with comparison. Do you ever look at other moms and think, how in the world do they do all that?
For example,...
October Mom Talk: Grieving with Courage, Grit and Grace
We are so grateful to local speaker, author, and fellow Iowa mom Liv Ryan for speaking at our October Mom Talk. Liv is a...
September Mom Talk: Precious Cargo: Keeping Your Kids Safe in...
We are so grateful to the staff at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital Safety Store for hosting our first Mom Talk...
Our Children’s Lasts: The Overlooked Moments We Should Cherish
My daughter was sick a few weeks ago and crawled into bed with us. The poor girl couldn’t breathe through her nose and wasn’t...