Education + School

This post is part 1 of 5 in the Back-to-School 2015 series. The commercials have started. The back-to-school sections at the store are stocked. And in just a few weeks you will be packing lunches and backpacks and preparing for...

Des Moines Moms Blog is honored to partner with BMW of Des Moines. We love seeing our local businesses give back to our community and appreciate the chance to feature those organizations here on DMMB. BMW of Des Moines prides themselves...

Daycare. The word can elicit many emotions for mothers. As a mom who puts her child in daycare, I am thankful for providers who give my daughter the loving care she needs. I choose to be thankful because all too...

Boys tend to be more reluctant readers than girls. My oldest son is going into second grade. He is a good reader, but he'd rather do something other than read. As a teacher, I know the importance of helping him...

We've shared one mom's experience with Crystal Clear here on DMMB, but today we're focusing on the importance of quality water for our families. We all know that drinking and using the highest quality water is essential for our families -...

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Remarkable. Bergman Academy's mission is to provide an environment that nurtures total development while guiding students toward the joy of lifelong learning. About Bergman Academy Bergman Academy is a state-licensed and accredited private school, providing pre-kindergarten through 8th...

About a year ago I shared how our family decided to Redshirt Our Kindergartner. He turned five right before kindergarten started last fall, and after much debate, we came to the conclusion that he was just not ready yet to...

I think I’m failing as a parent. Okay—maybe not in an all-around way, but in this one area I seem to be falling miserably short. My kids despise chores. Is that too strong of a word? Well, anyway, they certainly don’t...

My son is smart. He's inquisitive. I love observing him as he stares out the window. I can almost hear the gears turning. The teacher in me is so proud of his eagerness to learn and the pure curiosity of...

Stepping Stories Stepping Stories was founded by two moms and grew out of their personal parenting experiences. Their mission is to make parenting easier through personalized stories that help young children with transitions and challenges. Written by a team of child...