Tag: teenagers

Why I’m Loving the Taxi Years

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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Summer vacation is just around the corner, and this extended time off can be a great opportunity for the teenager in your family to...