Blog - Polk County Moms

5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year

Heading into a new school year after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. “Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors appointments...

Grill Like A Girl

Grilling is often left to the guys, but this summer we’re taking back the grill. Not only is grilling a great time to have a few minutes to yourself, but it’s a fast and convenient way to cook all season long. “The best thing by about grilling is there is minimal...

31 Screen-Free Ideas for Summer

To be clear, we have nothing against screens; there is a time and a place for them. As parents, they are a tool in our summer parenting survival kit. But at a certain point in the summer, it can feel like the only tool we have left. Perhaps camp has ended, or friends...

Car Convos with Kids: 5 Ways To Make The Most of Your Carpool Time

As moms, it can feel like we are unpaid Uber drivers. From short trips across town for school pickups and drop offs, to longer rides for far flung travel sports, many parents are spending hours chauffeuring their kids. The carpool shifts can feel a little like wasted...

Colon Cancer 101: What Moms Should Know

Does it seem like colorectal cancer (CRC) is all over the news? There’s good reason: diagnoses in people under 50 has gone up by 50% over the last three decades, affecting too many parents in their 30s and 40s in the thick of raising kids. In thirty more years, CRC is...

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