Des Moines Mom

A new swim school in Ankeny starts students at age 6 months, aims to help families love water When it comes to the question of when a child should start swimming lessons, the answers are as diverse as you might...

Breastfeeding your baby can be one of the most rewarding experiences. It can also be very stressful. Breastfeeding takes practice and patience. Babies don’t always follow our plans, which can create challenges with breastfeeding. MercyOne Des Moines offers two breastfeeding...

June kicks off the summer season with more events in Des Moines than you can shake a popsicle stick at! Don't miss annual events like Des Moines Art Festival, Governors Days in Grimes, and Pollinator Fest in Ames. Plus,...

We love summer in Des Moines! But it's only 3 months long and there are so many weekends to pack in all the fun. If you're overwhelmed by all the options, we've got you covered! Here's what we recommend...

June is Pride Month, which is an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ yourself or are an ally, taking your children to Pride Month activities can be an enriching experience for the entire family....

Boom, it's fireworks time in Des Moines! Stay up late and enjoy the bright lights during warm nights. Make it an all-day or all-weekend celebration of Independence Day with many cities across the metro having festivities like carnivals, parades,...

Warmer days are here and there’s no better summer outing than a bike ride. According to Bike Iowa, we have 335 trails that span 3,173 miles all throughout Iowa and our kids have grown up on them. Tips for Biking...

Is your spring calendar packed with practices and games? As a mom of three boys, we spend A LOT of time at the ballpark. Maybe your kids are into a different spring or summer sport that keeps you busy...

Movie nights may seem like a winter activity, but not when you can enjoy them on a grassy knoll. The City of Des Moines and many of the surrounding towns offer free outdoor movies in parks during the...

Whether you practice yoga regularly or are wanting to try it out, from late spring to early fall you can take an outdoor yoga class. Be amongst the trees while in tree pose! There are a variety of outdoor yoga...

We walked down the sidewalk toward the elementary school for open house. In just a few days, my firstborn was starting kindergarten and the excitement was palpable. He was ready. I was ready. (Especially with two younger siblings at...

Summer nights are perfect for an outdoor concert, so pack your snacks, drinks, and blankets or just bring yourself to say to the sounds. From nights at a local winery or the big names of the fair grandstand, enjoy...