Education + School

Early on in our journey with virtual learning, whenever my daughter said she missed “regular school,” it broke my heart. Then, she stopped saying it. That somehow hurt more. I worried she had forgotten all the things that make...

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...

This featured business post is brought to you in collaboration with our 2016 Des Moines Moms Blog Summer Camp Guide by Creative Movement Dance and Sapphire Gymnastics Academy.  Des Moines Moms Blog had the pleasure of partnering with two amazing businesses as Premiere Sponsors...

One night after dinner my husband and I handed our smartphones to our kids (ages 8 and 10) and told them to call 9-1-1. They looked at us for a minute to see if we were serious, and I said,...

Traditionally when people talk about concussions and sports, they immediately think of football. But other sports such as cheerleading, boys, and girls' soccer, and hockey also pose a moderate risk. Kids can also get a concussion just from crashing their...

I was deeply impacted and touched by the local home school conference I attended a few weekends ago.  Before you think, I don't home school so this post won't apply to me, please keep reading - it applies to...

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...

Midway through my first semester of graduate school at Drake University I found out I was pregnant. My husband and I knew this might happen, and we had a hard time imagining what juggling these two rewarding, yet time-consuming...

Back to school looks different this year in light of COVID-19. As parents, we want to keep our kids safe and healthy. The Iowa Clinic shares three things to consider as families get ready to go back to school safely. ...

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...