The decision to go forward with redshirting our kindergartener has not been an easy one to make. My son is bright, loves stories and books, and is articulate to a fault. He’s also impulsive, has problems with his “listening...
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...
Have you noticed that some of the most beloved characters in kid's literature have been separated from their moms due to tragic circumstances? Harry Potter. The Penderwicks, The Pevensie Kids.
Do you ever get the sense that children's authors like getting...
My 12-year-old son did not know how to save money. He just didn’t get the concept. The minute he had a $5 bill in his hand, he was asking to buy candy in the Target checkout line. “But I...
Like many moms I know, I spend hours on the internet reading reviews and researching products I wish to purchase. I hate spending money only to own a product that is of poor quality or does not provide the...
As parents, my husband and I are currently responsible for our daughter's safety - online and offline. We are very open people who both have blogs and like to share stories and pictures online. We love sharing our lives with...
I love reading with my kids. Right now this involves a few minutes a night with a beloved board book about dinosaurs or dancing barnyard animals. Someday, I hope for them to experience the mix of satisfaction, sadness, and...
“You have to wait, Mommy.”
My daughter looks into my eyes seriously as she asks me to wait for the tea she has served me to cool. We sit on the floor, having a tea party, along with her baby...
"Mom! Can we get a puppy? Pleeeaaase?! PRETTY PLEAAASE????"
"I don't think so, hun." Famous last words.
Our kids have wanted a puppy for a long time. And we keep avoiding it. And then we revisit the idea a hundred times.
We...
Come in close: I have a secret. A big one.
Reading with your kids is the most important thing you can do for their success in school.
Of all the parent-child activities, reading aloud provides the richest exposure to language, and...
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Des Moines Summer Bucket List | Over 125 Things to Do...
We Love summer in Des Moines! We've got you covered from pools, outdoor movies, and farmers markets to berry picking, road races, and parades.
