Eva Morales
Eva lives in WDSM with her husband, Zack, and daughter, Kate (2019). She is a prosecutor with the Polk County Attorney's Office where she handles primarily child welfare cases. Outside of work, Eva enjoys recreating Pinterest recipes that are beyond her level of expertise, trying to find the perfect skincare routine, and buying way more on Amazon than she needs to. Eva shares openly about her experiences involving Zack's deployment, her high-risk pregnancy, Kate's NICU stay, and just about anything else you might care to ask about. She's a big fan of podcasts, personality tests, the Shark VacMop, and ordering her coffee "kid temp" at Starbucks. Connect with her on Instagram @evaateresaa
5 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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5 Easy Outdoor Activities for Kids
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5 Fun Kid Dates in Des Moines
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Mirror, Mirror: Children as a Reflection
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Sometimes, this...
Self-Care for Moms
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Apologizing to Your Child: Why and How
Welcoming baby number two to our family has been an adjustment and no one has felt it more than our 3-year-old. This has manifested in an uptick of tantrums and overall boundary pushing that...
5 Latin American New Year’s Traditions to Try With Your Kids
Traditions, rituals, and superstitions are my favorite part of New Year's. Perhaps you watch the ball drop, share a midnight kiss, or eat pork and sauerkraut. My traditions are rooted in Latin American culture...
When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Work … Again
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How to Make a Day of the Dead Altar with Your Kids
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September is NICU Awareness Month
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