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 handwriting.
Why Handwriting Matters
Handwritten communication is...
In the past two months, our family has been seriously injury-prone.
My oldest son broke his collarbone riding a skateboard; my youngest son sprained his wrist playing soccer; and my daughter twisted her knee running cross country.
After six x-rays, five...
I love celebrating birthdays. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from my friend birthday parties my mom would put together. I was excited to get to start our own tradition with my kids of throwing parties for them to...
People often ask why we picked a Montessori preschool for our oldest son. I want to say something really deep. I want to talk about how Maria Montessori and I share similar educational philosophies. Or how I knew my...
My son came home from school and handed me a crumpled-up piece of paper with nothing but a phone number.
“Mom, so-and-so wants to have a playdate, can you call their mom?”
Well, first-of-all, I’ll text their mom because otherwise they’ll...
Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center is thrilled to introduce their latest staff addition -- Dr. Diana Pelzer, DDS. Now you have not one, but two great pediatric dentists when you bring your children into Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center. Starting...
I think I’m having issues with my kids getting older.
It may be because my oldest started jr. high this year.
Or because I have a new niece that I have been getting to snuggle with lately.
The contrast between...
Bergman Academy is an independent school with intentionally small class sizes (maximum of 16 learners per class). It is located in the heart of historic Greenwood Park at the former Science Center of Iowa.
A Bergman Academy education lasts far...
How to make homemade valentine melted heart crayons
Every now and again I aspire to be a pinterest mom. It's fleeting and far between, but occasionally I surprise myself!
Does anyone else inwardly groan when they think of class holiday parties and...
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...
In + Around Des Moines
Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024
May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...
