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Des Moines Mom is passionate about connecting Moms (and others) in Des Moines and its surrounding cities. We are a central place to find fun information, resources, local happenings and more! If you are interested in becoming a guest blogger with Des Moines Mom please send us an email at [email protected] for more information.
family at dinner table. Family meals. Des Moines Mom

How to Make Family Meals Fun

September is National Family Meals Month. As a mom, I know it can be difficult to gather everyone around the table regularly, but I think it’s so important to make eating together as a...
boy climbing tree. 1000 hours outside. Des Moines Mom

1,000 Hours Outside, One Family’s Story

When I was a child, outdoor play was not negotiable. Sometimes I chose of my own volition to commune with nature, but often I was gently pushed out the door by my mother with...
woman standing on short holding lantern. purpose and joy. Des Moines Mom

Your Pain Has a Purpose

I want to let you in on a little secret. Out of the ashes of your greatest struggle, your area of deepest pain and heartache, will rise your greatest joy—if you let it.  I know...
cellphone doing apple pay. kids and money. Des Moines Mom

How I Taught My Son About Money

My 12-year-old son did not know how to save money. He just didn’t get the concept. The minute he had a $5 bill in his hand, he was asking to buy candy in the...
veterans day

The Story of One Mom’s Military Service

Growing up, my father was an active duty Air Force pilot. My family moved every 2 to 3 years and it was a grand adventure. I loved to visit my dad at work and learn...
ADHD

Our ADHD Story

October is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) awareness month. While individuals who are diagnosed with ADHD have it for their entire life, the characteristics and traits of ADHD can change over time. As an...

Living with Loss: Infant Loss Awareness

The words ring in my ears “your baby has no heartbeat.” My mind raced as I shook with tears. What went wrong? Why was this happening? The technician got up to leave and I...
mommy burnout

Mommy Burnout

Mommy Burnout. It’s a term casually tossed around at playdates. Every other meme on Instagram alludes to it. We even joke about it in passing - because sometimes as moms, we laugh to keep...
postpartum depression

Navigating Postpartum Depression

My battle with mental health issues began before I got pregnant for the first time. I have been treated for depression and anxiety in the past. I went into each of my postpartum periods...
breath prayer

Being a Mom Is Hard: 5 Quick Breath Prayers

Spoiler alert: Moms are tired. Parenthood can be exhausting in normal times—let alone the past year and a half. We’re spinning a thousand plates and our arms are tired. We’re scheduling dentist appointments and...