As moms, we take care of everyone else. We cut grapes into quarters for our toddlers and remember to pencil in back-to-school doctors appointments for our big kids. We ensure our families are healthy, often placing a healthy lifestyle...
I’m guilty. Over-achiever, positive-thinker, give it my best or put it to rest. I have several classic symptoms of perfectionism, and yet, I'm not perfect. In fact, I fail to live up to my own expectations most of the...
The mental burden for moms is heavy. We worry about our kids, we worry we aren't doing enough as moms, we worry about our relationships. Throw in a pandemic, school from home, economic instability, divisive politics, and racial unrest...
We're honored to have Des Moines Children's Dentistry as a Gold Title Sponsor for our upcoming Bloom event to be held Saturday, April 26. We are so fortunate to partner with such amazing local businesses who are making a...
Let’s learn about endometriosis, a disorder which affects 1 in 10 women (about 200 million women worldwide) according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a disorder where tissue like what is normally found...
Concussions are scary. We often hear about them in relation to collegiate and professional sports, but mild traumatic brain injuries impact all age groups.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a set of guidelines to help protect...
I remember learning how to shave my legs as a kid. My friends and I would discuss the latest shaving techniques we read in Seventeen magazine, like spelling Mississippi on each shaving stroke.
None of that worked for me. For...
You’re pregnant. Now what?! I think most of us go into pregnancy wanting to be healthy, fit, and happy. But then reality sets in and we are nauseous, exhausted, and can barely stomach food.
Instead of throwing in the...
I heard a phrase at a conference I attended recently and it has resonated with me ever since: "If you don’t have it when you need it…it’s too late." That is so true when it comes to health, and more importantly...
It seems like one of the main roles of mothers today is taking kids to doctors visits. Whether it's the pediatrician or the dentist or the chiropractor, we often find ourselves in situations where we are communicating with health care professionals....
In + Around Des Moines
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...
