Guest Blogger
Fostering Resilience in Children After the Derecho and Beyond: For Parents and Caregivers
*Thank you to our partners at Murray, Wilson, and Rose Counseling & Behavioral Services for sharing this information with us!
The derecho that devastated Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities on August 10th has had an...
Positions for Play: Put Your Baby On Their Side
Side lying is a fantastic position for your little one with many developmental benefits. From a sensory perspective, baby begins to learn about the sides of their body which will eventually support rolling and...
It’s Much More Than Just a Classroom
Before I had my son I was a different kind of mother; I was a high school teacher! I had a cozy little classroom with a sofa in the middle and a crazy bunch...
I Am A Mom With Bipolar Disorder and ADHD. Here Is What My Life...
My days probably don’t look much different from yours.
I go to workouts almost every day, drop off my kid at school, attend a couple of weekly Bible studies, and spend almost my whole...
Increase Your Planning + Productivity with the Agenda. Period!
*Special thanks to our partner, Alyx Coble-Frakes, for sharing this information with us!*
Women spend on average 8 years of their lives on their period. That’s a long time.
We also spend all of our reproductive...
What’s the Best Way to Pay Off My Debt?
*Special thanks to our partner, Clint Brady from Northwestern Mutual, for sharing this information with us!
According to a 2019 Northwestern Mutual Planning and Progress study, 34 percent of Americans’ monthly income is going toward...
Going “No-Contact”: Closing the Door on Toxic Relationships
When I was growing up, I heard one mantra over and over. Blood is thicker than water.
I was told that family comes first. No matter what. No questions asked.
However, as I got older, I...
Are You Going to Get Sandwiched?
We are not discussing the viral social media argument from earlier this year on whether a hotdog is a sandwich or not. (A hotdog is a hoagie or sub, which is a sandwich...like a...
Preparing Financially for a Stay-At-Home Parent
*Special thanks to our partner, Clint Brady with Northwestern Mutual, for sharing this information with us!*
It hit him like a cold bucket of water to the face. A shock that takes your breath away...
Make a Difference (And an Income!) From Home as a Host Home Mentor
Let’s be honest, being a parent is hard work. It’s challenging to juggle providing for the needs of our families physically, emotionally, and financially. Not to mention our own desires and dreams.
For a long...