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!
Ideas for Dating Your Kids
Do you date your kids? I really enjoy spending 1:1 time with my kids. We started this practice when my oldest son was three, and now that he's a teenager, we are still going...
The Decision to Get a Second Puppy
Two years ago, our first dog died at the age of 12. He was a fantastic dog and we were all devastated when we had to say our goodbyes. I swore I wouldn't get...
Preserving Your Baby’s Birth Story
My oldest son's birthday is coming up and I'm feeling sentimental about his birth. It was 15 years ago and I've forgotten many of the details from the day we first met. It was...
YouTube Channels to Enjoy with Your Teen/Preteen
For a long time, I assumed YouTube was just a place for kids to watch unboxing videos or replay Baby Shark over and over. My thoughts on YouTube changed after I spent the night...
40 Non-Toy Gift Ideas and Experiences for Kids
It's usually around this time of year that people start sharing articles about gift ideas for kids--specifically toys. Bloggers start writing about minimalism, excess, accumulating stuff, spending, etc.
So, do kids really like receiving experiences...
What to Expect from a Doula at Your Birth
Did you know…
All studies done on doula support show favorable outcomes for both mothers and babies? No adverse side effects have ever been found!
Doulas help mothers AND babies? Mothers who use doulas...
Raising a Sensitive Child
“He just needs to toughen up.”
“Big kids don’t cry.”
Before I understood what it meant to be a sensitive child, I assumed my job as mom was to “toughen him up”. I would listen to...
How to Start Geocaching
I started geocaching with my kids when they were really young. We love learning how to find hidden treasures in our own city! It isn’t hard to get started, but knowing the basics for...
11 Summer Essentials for Moms
It’s summer and that means my kids are ready to sleep in, relax at home, and help around the house any chance they get. Just kidding!
We are still on the go with summer sports,...
3 Common Car Seat Mistakes You Can Fix Today
When was the last time you looked over your car seat manual or car owner’s manual for car seat mistakes? As a new mom, I remember “guessing” at how I was supposed to install...