Des Moines Mom
Des Moines Mom is passionate about connecting Moms (and others) in Des Moines and central Iowa. We are your go-to source for finding fun activities, family resources, local events, and more!
4 Ways to Help Kids Through Fall Sports Injuries
When your kids go from playing in the backyard to playing organized sports, your role as a mom changes, too. You’re no longer the playtime supervisor and caretaker. Whatever happens is completely out of...
Partnering With Your Child’s Health Care Provider
Choosing a primary care provider for your child is very important. He or she will become a close partner in caring for your child’s health from birth through their teen years. Building a trusting...
Profile by Sanford Takes Guess Work Out of Weight Loss
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,...
Don’t Miss Pint Size Science Classes at the Science Center of Iowa
Do you have a curious toddler or preschool-aged child who loves to learn and discover new things?
The Science Center of Iowa is offering Pint Size Science classes for children ages 20 months to 5 years...
Coffee and Carnations: Meet Up with Des Moines Moms Blog
Being a mom is hard. We have to support each other within our communities in order to thrive! Des Moines Moms Blog has a mission to connect with local moms both online and in person.
If...
Using Laughing Gas to Ease Labor Pains
Mercy’s Women & Infants’ Center recently implemented the use of nitrous oxide (aka laughing gas) for patients in labor. Despite widespread use in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Europe, using laughing gas during labor...
Summer is Here: Now What? Tips for What to Eat, Do, and How to...
What will my kids eat all summer? What activities should I be planning to keep them busy and off electronics? The bugs - what do I do about them? These are all the questions running...
Join our DMMB team: Event Coordinator!
Des Moines Moms Blog is looking for a local mom to be our Event Coordinator!
Do you love planning events? Are you looking for a part-time job with a flexible schedule? Do you want to work...
Why to Add a Doula to Your Delivery Team
Your labor and delivery bag is packed, your birth plan is filled out, but there might be something missing…have you considered a birth doula?
During the amazing time of welcoming your baby, much care and...
Grace Ballet and Acrobatics Studio: Celebrating 20 Years!
Grace Ballet & Acrobatics Studio is a Christian dance studio that boldly professes their faith in Jesus Christ while openly welcoming each and every member of the community.
To celebrate their 20th year as a studio,...