Bedtime drama doesn't end when your kids grow out of diapers. I’m the mom of two boys who are 11 and 8. Bedtime drama is here to stay.
Baby sleep routines
As an infant, our oldest was the model child. I...
This sponsored post is brought to you courtesy of The Iowa Clinic -- providing comprehensive care for the entire family. Our author is pediatrician Dr. Jessica Greenley -- a mom herself!
Tips for a Healthy and Happy School Year
As the school year approaches,...
Dyslexia is more than mixing up b’s and d’s or reading or writing a word backward. Though these are often signs of dyslexia, dyslexia is so much more.
Do you feel like your child is struggling, but you don’t know why?...
Social media wasn't something I had to navigate as a child. I got my first phone when I was a junior in high school and Facebook didn't come out until I was in college. As parents, most of us...
In March, our family welcomed our 2nd son, Charlie, to our family. I would be lying if I said I did not worry about how bringing a new baby into our life would affect not only our family as...
Our friends at Iowa City Moms Blog just held a Cutest Little Hawkeye Contest, and we are going to use their FUN idea and get the Cyclones fans involved. (Before all you Hawk fans go crazy on us, we will...
It all began just before Christmas, when I got my dog, Finley. She was a “free” dog, from a friend’s parents' farm. And we all know that “free” dogs aren’t really free, right?
So… we spent a lot of time...
Des Moines Moms Blog has been intentional about celebrating moms this month by sharing our writers' birth stories and experiences. As we celebrate Mother's Day and remember becoming mothers, our stories bring joy, sweet memories, and some of our...
The March of Dimes Annual March for Babies is coming up on Saturday, May 7, 2016! How can you and your family be involved?
The March for Babies is an annual event and one of the nation’s oldest walking events. It’s a...
Sophia is officially in the “big kids” club. Her chubby baby cheeks have diminished and her arms and legs are taking on that awkward, gangly stage most kids endure during their school-aged years. As much as I miss those...
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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.
