When first-time mom Libby Heinz received a brochure and recommendations from some of her mom friends to use Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, she decided to try it out. Not having an OB/GYN in Des Moines,...
As we watched our 4-year-old vomit onto my beloved nursing chair last month, a thought occurred to me: This chair has seen some stuff.
That was the non-expletive thought, anyway. There were other inappropriate thoughts that all of you parents...
Ah, the sweet snuggles. Bringing home a baby is magical. Preparing for a baby and creating a baby registry can be overwhelming; there are so many items to choose from. How do you know which item is best? After...
At what age does it end?
The nights that are unending with a cluster feeding newborn and eyes so tired the world appears blurred. The grueling days of a teething toddler screaming at your legs.
At what age do they stop...
One of my most cherished childhood memories is of my mother reading the book The Cay to my twin brother and me, introducing us to the concepts of racism, transformation, perseverance through stress, and the power of friendship.
Happy good...
For many people, fall is a beautiful time of year with the transition to cold crisp temperatures, the smells of apple cider, cinnamon, and pumpkin, and getting to put on those comfy knit sweaters. For others, fall can mean...
Have you ever had one of those days when your kids won't stop crying and nothing you do can make them stop whining or hanging onto you? Sometimes the best way to get out of a funk is to...
Before I had kids, I had certain ideas of how far apart I wanted my kids. My husband and I talked about what we ideally would want. I knew I wanted 3 to 4 kids, all 2 to 3...
Whether it’s cheering for your hometown high school football team on Friday nights, sitting on the bleachers with other football parents, or tailgating with friends during a college football game, football brings us all together.
The transition from elementary to middle school is big. I was excited when my stepdaughter’s teacher sent an email asking parents or other special people in the students’ lives to write a letter to the student. The teacher would...
In + Around Des Moines
What’s New at the Science Center of Iowa
The Science Center of Iowa is in the heart of downtown Des Moines. It is one of my family's favorite places to go! It’s...