Ages + Stages

When writing a blog post about an illness that affects 1 of 7 women and 1 of 10 men during the most transforming period of their lives, it is difficult to decide which 600 words to include and what thousands of...

Racism. Antiracist. Justice. Privilege. Inclusion. Diversity. You may have seen these words floating around recently and are maybe wondering how to introduce these complex topics to your kids. I want to give a little background about myself, first. I was...

Author's Note: This will be my last regular post at Des Moines Moms Blog. I'm excited to pass the torch on to some other deserving and talented writers. I will still be stopping in every now and then as...

In my job as a therapist, I work with individuals to help them develop healthy coping skills to deal with life stressors and strong emotions. The past month, I have had to put my words where my mouth is...

It was your typical Saturday. We had errands to run and Sophia had a birthday party to go to later in the afternoon. Of course, the bulk of our errands were at our my favorite place, Target. We made our...

Regret. It feels like such a dirty word. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in my life. A few I regret. Some, while they were not smart, I know have shaped me and made me who I am today. Regret clings...

Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center, P.C. (ETLC) is a pediatric clinic dedicated to enriching the lives of children for a brighter future.  Their services include speech-language therapy, individual tutoring, and the Language Enrichment Academic Program (LEAP). Speech Therapy Do you have difficulty...

Two-year-olds are stubborn, independent, and full of energy. Most are strong willed and very opinionated. And let's be honest -- sometimes it's just easier to go with it than to battle it out. Here are 10 signs that your toddler...

I’m done breastfeeding. After 27 months of not having any reason to stop breastfeeding, I decided I didn’t need a reason. I just wanted to.   This marks the first time in eight and a half years that I’m not pregnant or...

After a recent conversation with a close friend, we came to the conclusion that parenting our older kids isn't easy. SURPRISE!!! Sorry if that comes as a huge shock to those of you with younger kiddos, but, although your aching...