I remember hearing from friends and family how dreadful the teenage years are for parents. While no kid is perfect, and no parent is either, I’m learning to enjoy some of the things that come with having a 13-year-old...
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...
“It’s just like riding a bike” is a phrase that’s supposed to mean something is easy to get back into after a long time away. But, if you’re a new enough mom to remember the pain of a birth...
Why does summer always seem to go by so fast? I was at Target right after the 4th of July and they were already setting up the back-to-school displays. What nerve! If you have been avoiding that section like...
I have to admit, I heard about TikTok loooooong before I downloaded the app. It didn’t seem like anything I needed in my life, and quite honestly, after interacting with it for about a month, I don’t foresee myself...
Bedtime - Help Your Child Get Their Best Rest
Back to school schedules are in full gear as we settle in to new routines. As parents, you know how important sleep is to growth and development for healthy kids.
Here...
Do you date your kids? I really enjoy spending 1:1 time with my kids. We started this practice when my oldest son was three, and now that he's a teenager, we are still going on mother-son dates at least...
Two years ago, our oldest son completed his Driver’s Education class and we are now thinking about our second son getting started as a driver within the next year. To date, this has been one of the hardest things...
Let me start off by saying that my title is misleading.
I don't think preteens (or young teenagers, for that matter) should have any privacy online.
None at all.
Hear me out.
I am a teacher, so I realize the digital world can...
My first son was always a great sleeper, even as a newborn. And now that he's a teenager, he's still able to go to sleep and get a full night's rest. My youngest son is a completely different story....
In + Around Des Moines
Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools
Perfect for the kiddos who can't quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des...
