When I was in college, I worked at a sleep-away camp in the summer. With my major in elementary education, I was almost always placed with the youngest campers. One week, however, they needed me to supervise a middle...
Of the list of jobs that fall under "Mom," family historian is one of my least favorite (right after putting the laundry away). There's so much pressure to:
Take the photos:
Must be a proper photograph. No blurred lines. No closed...
One thing that always blows my mind about motherhood is the passing of judgment that comes along with it. It starts the day you get a positive pregnancy test.... There are those who scoff over the amount of caffeine...
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...
We recently took our first ride on Amtrak and loved our experience. Our travels took us from Osceola, Iowa, to Granby, Colorado. This was a mother-son trip to celebrate my youngest’s tenth birthday.
Arriving at the Amtrak Station
We arrived over...
Crayons. Everywhere. On the table, under the table, possibly a piece in her mouth. The resident toddler prefers them scattered everywhere. Perhaps that's how she best creates.
A little voice at the side of my bed wakes me at 1:30 a.m....
Dear Little One,
Last week I saw you off to start this journey we call school. It wasn't without emotion, as handing you over to someone else for care will never be easy. You were so excited though.... I could...
Mixify events during the Iowa State Fair included fun activities, giveaways, and experts to educate teens about the importance of balancing what they drink and eat with physical activity.
The Mixify Tour, a tour company hosting a series of events around...
I never thought early on I would be writing about the joys of special needs parenting. As I sit here almost six years later, I am so thankful for things I wish I could have seen early on in this journey, and...
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...
In + Around Des Moines
Summer Programs at The Little White Schoolhouse
Keep your kids engaged with learning during the summer with Jump Start at The Little White Schoolhouse in Ankeny, Iowa. It is designed to...
