Hey parents! Any others in camp virtual learning?! When our district offered this choice, despite my husband and I knowing it was the absolute right decision for our family, the time prior, during, and after making the decision felt...
For 30 years, The Goddard School® has been a trusted name among families. Its classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children six weeks to six years, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover. Trained teachers lead each child to...
Is your child struggling in school? It might be time to consider tutoring. The Little White Schoolhouse in Ankeny offers a variety of services ranging from individual tutoring, jump-start clinics, day camps, and much more! Signs It's Time to Consider...
If you have a kid who was born in the summer, you know how difficult it is to decide on when to send them to kindergarten. We have a few moms who have weighed in on the benefits of...
Since all local schools, have been closed until mid-April (or later) many of you are scrambling to take up the temporary role of "homeschool teacher". Have you seen the funny memes on social media about the new widespread homeschool life?...
We are honored to highlight Timber Ridge Cattle Company - offering all natural, Flax-Fed Beef from their renowned farm in Osceola, Iowa. A Perfect Solution for Any Situation As a mom, our life revolves around hungry kids. Our lives are busy from wake...
Izaiah's Story (as told by his mother, Janelle) Izaiah was born at 36 weeks in Chicago, Illinois, on a Thanksgiving weekend getaway. He was 6 lb 6 oz but the doctors soon found out he had an enlarged bladder and...
This featured business highlight is brought to you by West Des Moines Community Schools. For many children, kindergarten is a momentous step in life’s big adventure. Parents often wonder if their child is ready or worry about the transition. Paula Olson, a West...

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