“No, thank you, Mommy. I LOVE my diapers!”
Those are words that can make parents of a 3 ½-year- old cringe during potty training.
If your child is older than three, healthy, and not potty trained after three months of trying,...
When you become a new parent, it is amazing how many of your thoughts and conversations are about poop. Babies can’t tell you how they are doing, so we have to look for clues. Many parents are left wondering,...
Bedtime - Help Your Child Get Their Best Rest
Back to school schedules are in full gear as we settle in to new routines. As parents, you know how important sleep is to growth and development for healthy kids.
Here...
It’s been about 2 years since I last breastfed my youngest daughter, who is now 4. Our breastfeeding journey was completely different than the one I had with my oldest daughter, who is now 7.
With my oldest daughter, we...
During the first year of my twins' lives I learned how to save time, energy, and money with two babies in the house. Through lots of prayers, cups of coffee, and conversations with other mommas, I am on the...
Even before I had children, I always knew I wanted to try breastfeeding.
There were many factors that went into that decision, but the most pertinent to me was that it seemed the most natural and obvious choice.
Little did I...
Some women love it. Some women dread it. Some women feel empowered by it. Some women feel conflicted by it.
But the reality is, more than half the workforce in the U.S. is women, so more than likely, you know...
I had a fight with my shoes.
Well, not my shoes. None of the shoes I threw against the wall atop the bench with three large magenta baskets labeled SHOES belonged to me. Flip flops, play shoes, basketball shoes, soccer...
There’s nothing like the feeling of holding your newborn babe in your arms for the first time. After weeks and months of feeling his kicks and turns and wiggles and hiccups in your womb, he becomes a reality. You...
Congratulations! You're a parent! You've had a safe delivery, learned to feed your new arrival, installed the car seat (no small feat), and made it home safely from the hospital. Now what?
As a pediatrician at The Iowa Clinic, I...
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Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools
Perfect for the kiddos who can't quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des...
