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!
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,...
Important Medications for Newborns
We are both pediatricians and mothers with the same parenting struggles and worries that all mothers feel. Our job is to care for babies in the Newborn Nursery at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines. In...
Kites on the Green
Kites on the Green in Johnston is a fun event for the whole family! Mark your calendars for the fifth-annual Kites on the Green event on Saturday, May 5.
Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen?
The first line of defense for your aches, pains and general unrest is the medicine cabinet. Once you start feeling under the weather, you pop a couple pills of acetaminophen or ibuprofen/naproxen. And before...
The Role of an OB Nurse
As the director of a very busy OB department, I have the privilege of working with some of the finest nurses. OB nurses have chosen this calling as their life long profession. They display...
Science Center of Iowa: Family STEM Institute
The Science Center of Iowa is offering a new program for families who want to help their kids get a head start on STEM learning.
Family STEM Institute classes are led by early childhood experts...
Twice Blessed Consignment Sale 2018
Mamas, mark your calendars! Score amazing deals on all the gently-used kids' clothes, toys, gear, and accessories you can fit in your trunk! The Twice Blessed Consignment Sale, a fundraiser for the Shepherd’s Flock...
Handwriting Skills to Prepare Your Kids for Success
Mobile phones, tablets, digital assistants. These days it may seem that kids learn to type on a keyboard or ask Siri even before they can crawl. That doesn’t mean we should forget about teaching...
How to Prepare for Having a Baby
“Where do I go when it’s time to have the baby?”
This is a common question from first-time parents, and it’s an important one. The best way for parents to be comfortable with knowing where...