Sweet baby fusses from the bouncer while I fix dinner
Looking, stretching for me to hold him.
"You're fine, you don't need me," I croon.
Baby boy hesitates to let go and take steps away from me
Unsure how to move forward, how...
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Tips for a Healthy and Happy School Year
As the school year approaches,...
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Are you interested in giving your child's brain a boost? What about giving your child the gift of creativity and choosing words in different languages? How would you feel if...
My philosophy for kids activities: cheap, easy, and fun. Double bonus if they actually keep kids engaged for longer than it takes me to clean up the aftermath.
I found the motherload of all sensory activities -- cue giant ice...
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Let's be honest.
Some love it.
Some dread it.
As a self-proclaimed nerd and lover of all things school, I'm here to say:
I ADORE back-to-school shopping!
When I was a kid...
I remember--very distinctly--being worried each year when this time...
Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center is thrilled to introduce their latest staff addition -- Dr. Diana Pelzer, DDS. Now you have not one, but two great pediatric dentists when you bring your children into Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center. Starting...
The other night while tucking Tessa in for bed, we got to talking about her swim lessons.
“I am not actually learning to swim, Mom.”
Right. I explained to her that swim lessons right now are not to learn how to swim....
Did you ever do that as a kid? Run up to someone's house, ring the doorbell, and take off running and laughing? I grew up in the country, so this was not something I did. However, some kids in...
Some of my most traumatic childhood memories are of going to the dentist. I was TERRIFIED of the dentist. Everytime my mom told me it was time to go to the dentist, I would break out in a cold sweat and...
Spring sports are in full swing in our house! We may have slightly “over-scheduled” ourselves, but we are still figuring out what our family can handle as far as extra-curriculars!
I am embracing it… and truthfully, somewhat enjoying it! I...
In + Around Des Moines
Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024
May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...
