Katie Nyberg
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Wes, and we have two energetic boys who are active in hockey, cross country, choirs, bands, and track. Our family loves to explore Des Moines, travel around the country, and do anything sports related together!
I own a birth and postpartum doula agency called The Iowa Baby Ladies that supports families in Central Iowa. We love serving mothers in our area as they grow, birth, and mother their babies with confidence!
Potty Training: Our Two Different Experiences
When we were potty training my oldest son, we did ALL the things. We bought books to read to him, books for us to read, potty chairs, magnetic charts, stickers, candy...everything. We started when...
Moms Who Stay Up Too Late
Are you a mom who stays up too late? I certainly fit this category! I recently read about "revenge bedtime procrastination" and it really resonated with me. Here's a bit about what I learned.
My...
My Kid Wears Glasses
My youngest son officially wears glasses now. I have a little of bit of mom-guilt over missing the fact that without them, he couldn't see across the room or anything at a distance. I...
A Doula’s Guide to Packing Your Hospital Bag
As a labor doula who has helped many people carry their hospital bags into their birthing room, I thought I would share some of my favorite ideas for packing your “go-bag”. There’s a balance...
New School Year Resolutions
Confession: I don't have the best track record with New Year's Resolutions so I'm not sure why I feel compelled to make some New School Year Resolutions this year. Maybe it's the excitement of...
Why I Love Being an Aunt!
I remember finding out my sister-in-law was pregnant with my first nephew. I was so excited for her--and me! Having had some amazing aunts growing up, I was ready to take on this new...
5 Family Travel Tips
Our family loves to travel, and we have some unusual tips to share! Whether it's for a family reunion, a fishing weekend at a vacation rental in Northern Iowa, or visiting the beaches in...
Stages of Parenting: A Look Back at Being a Mom to Different Ages
As a mom to a high schooler, I'm starting to feel a little of bit of a tug on my heart as I realize I don't have many years left with my kids at...
Every Kid Outdoors Pass Program for 4th Graders
Our family LOVES Rocky Mountain National Park and visits there often. We were especially excited to take advantage of the free annual pass program for fourth graders when our kids were that age which...
Sunday Night Prep Makes for an Easier Week
A few years ago, I started being intentional about Sunday night prep for the week. By preparing breakfasts, lunches, and writing out our week, I find that my mental load is lighter during our...