Tag: teenagers
Why I’m Loving the Taxi Years
I like to call the stage of life we're in right now "The Taxi Years."
My kids are 11 and 7, and they have a...
Community, Confidence, Leadership & More: Benefits of Team Sports For Kids
Iowa City Moms is thrilled to be partnering with Future For Football to help spread the word about the many, many benefits of youth...
Batteries and Bunnies: Parenting Big Kids in Quarantine
I’m going to let you in on a secret: The Iowa City Moms Contributers talk to each other. Each month, before a deadline, our...
Spooky Activities and Halloween Haunts for Teens and Tweens in Iowa...
Halloween can be more than trick-or-treating and costumes, but it can be challenging to find activities that are inclusive to the whole family. Here...
Parents of Teenagers: The Things We Don’t Talk About
I love Facebook. I can keep up with high school friends, college friends, and message board friends all over the world. Chances are you clicked...
The 411 on Fortnite: What Parents Need to Know About A...
When I walk through the library I am used to seeing clusters of teenagers all looking at their phones. Recently I realized those same...
The “Not Mitzvah”: A Different Approach to Celebrating Milestones
Many cultures have a coming-of-age ceremony. A 13-year-old Jewish person has a Bar or a Bat Mitzvah. A young Latina may have a quinceanera....
Top 5 Ways to Not Only Survive, but ENJOY the Teenage...
Moms (and dads!) of tweens, save this post for future reference. We are ALL going to need a little help surviving the teenage years!...
The List: Sexism in High School
What a week this was. It started with the viral hashtag #metoo on Monday. According to cnn.com, it started by Alyssa Milano tweeting: "Suggested by a...
6 Strategies for Helping Your Teen Find a Summer Job
Summer vacation is just around the corner, and this extended time off can be a great opportunity for the teenager in your family to...