For Mom

UnityPoint Health knows moms need a break. And they’re here to support you, each and every time you have to hit the brakes on “momming” for a hot second.

Yes, we all stare at our screens too much. That being said, sometimes you need to share, vent, celebrate, or record, immediately. And sometimes you need a response, immediately, perhaps paired with a timely and hilarious GIF to remind you:...

Mom guilt. It is a real thing. We stay awake questioning many steps throughout our day trying to shake the feeling we did something wrong (even if we know we didn’t). We second guess decisions when other moms challenge our...

There are times when Momming requires inspiration. Mom blogs are great for short bursts and immediacy but sometimes I need more. I need longer.   I need books. Nobody has time to read books. I ignore much of life - and things...

Swimsuit season is just around the corner! If that makes you cringe a little, you aren’t alone. An informal Instagram poll said 60% of my followers dread wearing a swimsuit. That stinks. Summer is so much fun! How do we...

Here are some of our best tips and tricks, honest thoughts, and encouragement for new moms that will hopefully ease your transition into motherhood. You're not alone!

Every mom has a few dirty little secrets about the way they parent or things that help them get through the day. Today I’m sharing a few of my secrets with you! If I’m having a particularly hard day with...

I cannot imagine living through my divorce without my tribe of girlfriends walking beside me. Nothing can prepare you for the hurt and devastation of going through a divorce. People who say they had an amicable divorce are lying in...

The mental burden for moms is heavy. We worry about our kids, we worry we aren't doing enough as moms, we worry about our relationships. Throw in a pandemic, school from home, economic instability, divisive politics, and racial unrest...

I schedule no fewer than eight thousand doctor’s appointments in any given year. Collectively my four kids see an oncologist, a dermatologist, an endocrinologist, a dentist, an orthodontist, an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, a mental health therapist, a cardiologist, an...