Ages + Stages

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...

One of my favorite ways to connect with children, open up conversations, and learn new things together is through reading. When I struggle to find words to explain something, I often turn to books. While my kids love superhero...

Today's Post was written by local Mom and talented Author Rebecca Janni. We are so lucky to feature her tips on biking and are grateful for her GIVEAWAY today! Now that the snow has melted, it's Bike Rodeo time in...

Today's highlight is sponsored by Farfalla Music Studio - offering piano, voice and early childhood music classes in the Des Moines metro area.  About Farfalla Music Studio Farfalla Music Studio was founded by soprano Mariana Pino after living and teaching in the...

My first pregnancy was easy. I had no clue what morning sickness felt like. All was going perfectly as any new mama hopes for. For 10 years we had been planning to have a large family. Our dreams were just beginning. Until I went...

It started out small. A once easy-going bedtime routine turned a little more difficult with stalling tactics. More water. Another story. Blankets not put in the correct order. Needing to go potty (even though she isn’t potty trained). Things...

Welcome to the 2016-2017 Des Moines Moms Blog Birthday Party Guide! This is a one-stop resource for moms planning their child's birthday party - from princesses to birthday cakes to places that will host their party. We've researched everything you need to throw a successful birthday party in the Des Moines area.

My whole life I dreamt of the day I would become a mom. After a lengthy and tiring struggle with infertility, we finally found out we were expecting. I was having a problem-free pregnancy; not even any morning sickness....

Our young women are trapped. Pretty and perfect like collector dolls perfectly preserved. They are positioned and posed in stillness, sliding up and down our news feed. Trapped behind glass the size of an iPhone. Their faces are beautiful,...

I used to teach 5th grade, and I heard over and over again, "How can you teach 10 year olds every day? I could never do that!" It always struck me as funny because I truly love this age. Now...