Disclaimer: Just like there are stay-at-home moms, working moms, Pinterest moms, and anti-slime moms, there are different kinds of allergy moms. Some of us avoid foods “manufactured in a facility” while others of us simply debate whether “may contain...
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Let's be honest.
Some love it.
Some dread it.
As a self-proclaimed nerd and lover of all things school, I'm here to say:
I ADORE back-to-school shopping!
When I was a kid...
I remember--very distinctly--being worried each year when this time...
Do you remember the first time you heard about sex?
I was a wide-eyed eight-year-old, playing at the home of my closest-playmate, "Beth". At one point her older sister, "Sarah" joined us. Eager to prove her superior knowledge to us...
Our family has very limited screen time (as in most days we have zero), but sometimes it's nice to take a video break. Maybe it's been storming all day, or it's too hot or too cold to be outside,...
I mindlessly grabbed a cart while I scanned my grocery list. Then I stood in line for my twice-weekly Starbucks fix. I made small talk with the barista. Thanked him for the Americano and set my drink in the...
Do you have a picky eater? Does your kid refuse to touch anything green? Or does she only eat one or two things?
Google “How can I get my picky eater to eat more?” and you will be bombarded by...
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 from the SCI Preschool. These...
When I was found out I was pregnant with baby number two, one thing immediately came to mind -- Sophia. I worried how she would adjust to the new baby. I worried that she would feel left out. I worried...
Dyslexia is more than mixing up b’s and d’s or reading or writing a word backward. Though these are often signs of dyslexia, dyslexia is so much more.
Do you feel like your child is struggling, but you don’t know why?...
Let me start off by saying that my title is misleading.
I don't think preteens (or young teenagers, for that matter) should have any privacy online.
None at all.
Hear me out.
I am a teacher, so I realize the digital world can...
In + Around Des Moines
Holiday Catering in Des Moines
Love holiday food but not all the prep and cooking? Many places in Des Moines offer holiday catering, so take it easy this year...