Guiding Star Cedar Valley

06/02/2026

We were so thankful for the invitation to attend this Women for Good meeting, and share about the work we are doing here at Guiding Star Cedar Valley! ✨

We have so many incredible organizations and resources in our community, and are grateful for opportunities to learn, and connect with those who work to support women and families every day!

06/01/2026

June is a month filled with warmth and longer days - as we finally ease into summer and all of the beauty that comes with it. ☀️🌿

Each month, we are given an opportunity to reconnect with our body, and support the natural flow of our menstrual cycle. Cycle syncing is a gentle way to work with our hormones instead of against them - honoring what our bodies need through each phase with movement, nourishment, rest, and intention.

Reach out at (319) 232-2695 to learn how to support your cycle and sync into summer! 🌊🌸

05/27/2026

Learning and understanding infant and child CPR and choking are potentially life-savings skills that prepare you for common, emergency situations.

In this class, you'll learn the basics...

-How to recognize when a child and/or infant needs CPR or choking relief
-What to do when a child needs CPR or choking relief
-How to correctly perform CPR and choking relief using manikins for hands-on practice

This class is taught by Julie Grunklee, RN & Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor through the American Heart Association. This class provides a basic overview and is designed to prepare parents and caregivers with practical, hands-on skills to respond in an emergency.

Register using the link in our comments.

Please Note: This class does not provide certification in CPR or Choking.

05/26/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM as we come together to learn about, and better understand the transition through perimenopause and menopause. 🌿✨

These seasons of life deserve open conversation, compassionate support, and education that helps women feel informed - not fearful. For many years, women were expected to navigate these changes quietly, but we believe women deserve resources, community, and encouragement every step of the way. 💛

Led by Julie Grunklee, Guiding Star Cedar Valley partner, this class will explore common symptoms, fears, and questions surrounding perimenopause and menopause, while also diving into the beautiful design of the female body and the hormonal changes taking place during this transition.

Together, we’ll discuss practical ways to support your physical and emotional well-being through:

✨ mindset and stress management
✨ nourishing food choices
✨ movement and exercise
✨ sleep and rest
✨ hormone therapy and medical support options
✨ intimacy and relational health

You’ll leave with simple, realistic strategies you can begin incorporating into everyday life to better support your hormones, care for your body, and embrace this stage of life with greater peace and confidence.

🌟 Register using the link in our comments! 🌟

Our hope is that you leave feeling informed and empowered to live this season feeling healthy, vibrant, and supported.

05/26/2026

Bryndee Nichols, DPT, at MercyOne continuously collaborates with us here at Guiding Star Cedar Valley to provide pelvic floor education to women and families in our community! ✨

She is excited to offer a "Bump to Birth" class through MercyOne, providing education around the pelvic floor and pregnancy.

This class provides pregnant and postpartum women the opportunity to learn about pelvic floor changes that occur during pregnancy, exercises that you can be doing to support your body during this time, as well as guidance for how to support these essential muscles as you recover during the postpartum period!

If you are interested in this MercyOne class offering, check out the post below!

Join our experts, Bryndee Nichols, DPT, and Sheri Prudy, MS, for our Bump to Birth class on June 10 from 5:30–7 p.m. at MercyOne Rehabilitation & Wellness Center.

Learn about pelvic floor health, pregnancy changes, preparing for birth and postpartum recovery. For questions call 319-272-2313 or visit: https://bit.ly/3RzsFiI

05/24/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Guiding Star Cedar Valley's office will be closed as we honor the brave soldiers who have given their lives for our country. May this day remind us of the value of our armed forces and give us the space to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us.

Our office will be open again on Tuesday, May 26th from 9:00 - 3:00 PM.

In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, feel free to email us using [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible! Thank you for your flexibility!

05/20/2026

Creighton Intro Session is an empowering approach to fertility awareness. Whether your goal is to avoid pregnancy, try to conceive, or address reproductive health concerns - this session is for you.

In a world that often feels loud and disconnected, we believe there is something powerful about slowing down and learning to listen to your body. Your cycle holds important information, and when you understand it, you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd from 5:00 - 6:30 PM to learn about the Creighton Model of fertility tracking, a natural and research-based method that helps you understand your fertility in a deeper way, and allows you to make informed decisions about your health.

🌟 $60 per couple.
🌟 Free Childwatch available when requested on registration form.
🌟 Register using the link in our comments!

Your body was designed with intention - come learn how to understand it. 💛

05/16/2026

Join us at our Breastfeeding Moms' Community on Friday, May 22nd from 9:30 - 11:00 AM! 🌟🎉

We’re excited to spend the morning celebrating our May mamas and babies with sweet treats, meaningful connection, and a welcoming space to gather together. 💛

Whether you’re looking for encouragement, community, or simply a chance to chat with other moms who understand this season of life, we would love for you to join us. Bring your little ones and enjoy a relaxed morning filled with support and conversation.

We can’t wait to celebrate alongside you and continue building this beautiful community together! ✨

05/14/2026

✨Music Together is back!!✨

Join us on Friday, May 29th from 10:00 - 11:00 AM for Music Together with Kelly Parker!! 🥁🎺🎷

🎶 Come sing, dance, twirl, and jam with us at Music Together® — where little ones from birth to kindergarten and their grownups discover the joy of music in a playful, welcoming space!

This partner class is research-based, and developmentally appropriate to nurture your child’s creativity, language, motor skills, confidence, and social-emotional growth - all while reaching musical milestones like singing in tune and keeping a beat.

Come experience a class where music meets joy, learning, and freedom of expression. 🌟

We have only three spots remaining, register using the link in our comments to save your spot!



Music Together by Grace Note

05/13/2026

Join us for another session of Breastfeeding Basics on Tuesday, June 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM! 🌟✨

Breastfeeding can feel exciting, emotional, beautiful, and overwhelming all at once - and our goal is to help you feel supported before your journey even begins. 🤱💛

In this class, we’ll walk through the foundational information every new parent should know, including what to expect in the early days postpartum, how to establish a good latch, understanding milk supply, newborn feeding cues, and ways your support person can be involved throughout the process.

Led by Susan Wirtjes, RN & IBCLC (Retired), and Danielle Martens, CLC, this class is designed to give you practical guidance, reassurance, and confidence as you prepare to feed your baby!

✨ Free to attend.
✨ Spouses are encouraged to join.
✨ Register using the link in our comments!

Allow us to support you on your breastfeeding journey, creating a foundation of knowledge and confidence as you prepare to nourish your baby. 💛