There are two things I learned about my kids during the first phase of the pandemic (when they were out of school for months). First, they are incredibly creative, and second, I am a terrible home school teacher for...
Traditionally when people talk about concussions and sports, they immediately think of football. But other sports such as cheerleading, boys, and girls' soccer, and hockey also pose a moderate risk.
Kids can also get a concussion just from crashing their...
I remember taking my bright son, who loved to build with all things Legos, to preschool. Every day, when we got to school, he would have to find a little hand with his name on it and put it...
One of my favorite ways to connect with children, open up conversations, and learn new things together is through reading. When I struggle to find words to explain something, I often turn to books. While my kids love superhero...
Football games and Friday nights are right around the corner for many incoming freshmen as they begin their high school journey. When you are in a blended family and navigating step-parenting during school things are a little more complicated.
Thinking...
There have been a lot of Big Feelings around our house this year: rage, sadness, joy, and confusion, among others.
The kids have been emotional, too.
More and more Iowa schools are recognizing these feelings and the need to explicitly and...
Do you have a child about to make the leap from elementary to middle school?
If this is your first child to make this move you may be wondering what those first days and weeks may be like. Having...
My oldest child is headed back to school in person this fall to begin second grade. This is after a year of virtual school and spending the majority of the past 18 months at home with one of us....
Confession? Back-to-school is my favorite time of year. I’m a mom and I’m a teacher. I equally love preparing for the students I will teach as much as I enjoy preparing my own children for the upcoming school year.
Tips...
On Sunday June 11, we went to our neighborhood pool with several of our neighbors and their kids. The adults stood at the edge of the shallow end and talked while the kids played.
After an hour, my daughter loudly...
In + Around Des Moines
15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines
Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...
