Bedtime - Help Your Child Get Their Best Rest
Back to school schedules are in full gear as we settle in to new routines. As parents, you know how important sleep is to growth and development for healthy kids.
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I’m not a competitive person. I didn’t do many sports in high school, and I haven’t encouraged my children to be overly involved in sports. It’s a world I know little about and, frankly, sometimes I’m too intimidated by...
You may have heard of our love affair with the new paint and sip studio in town, Pinot's Palette. This darling little studio is a refuge for moms whether you're needing a night out with the girls, a date...
I devoured parenting books, blogs, and websites when our first-born came home. Once I “mastered” baby life, I took a break from the books. Now that we’ve had our third child, I’ve returned to the professionals.
Babies were a...
It's the most wonderful time of year! I love the smell of fall leaves and pumpkin spice candles/lotions/coffee/everything. I love tall boots, warm sweaters, and mittens for sports games. I love that my kids are back in school and...
Do you date your kids? I really enjoy spending 1:1 time with my kids. We started this practice when my oldest son was three, and now that he's a teenager, we are still going on mother-son dates at least...
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 relationship is therefore in your...
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...
I remember when I first became a mom and was drowning in tiredness and confusion, I saw a mom talking about how wonderful life was now that her children were "of a certain age". I wondered, what are these...
Some of my most traumatic childhood memories are of going to the dentist. I was TERRIFIED of the dentist. Everytime my mom told me it was time to go to the dentist, I would break out in a cold sweat and...
In + Around Des Moines
12 Great Patios in Des Moines
I don’t know about you, but the second the temperature gets above 70 degrees I suddenly want to forgo all responsibilities and take up...
