A year ago I would never have imagined I’d be unschooling my three children. I was content with the public school system and the accredited preschool my children attended. I was looking forward to 2021, when all of my...
I had the pleasure of enjoying a facial at Massage Heights in Clive earlier this month. I had never had a facial before in my life, but I was excited for something new and refreshing. As I age, and...
February is Children's Dental Health Month. DMMB is celebrating with a visit to the dentist and we want YOU to join us!
Join us for a fun morning out! Come meet other moms, learn about kids dental health, and leave educated and...
The definition of molest is "to make indecent sexual advances to." That is what happened to me as a child -- just once, but it happened. It was in my own home, and it was with a trusted family...
Racism. Antiracist. Justice. Privilege. Inclusion. Diversity. You may have seen these words floating around recently and are maybe wondering how to introduce these complex topics to your kids.
I want to give a little background about myself, first. I was...
One of the things I want to instill in my boys is the value of giving back. I want them to be generous. I have this (perhaps irrational) fear that my boys will grow up and not see this...
We celebrated our daughter's birthday this past weekend. It seems like only yesterday she weighed 3 pounds and our home was the NICU at Blank Children's Hospital and here we are today, already 3 years old! I love celebrating her every...
Do your kids love to get messy and create art projects?
Research indicates that young children learn best using the vehicle of play-based learning. Many people contend that play-based learning has no rhyme or reason, but this simply is not...
The Goddard School® offers the Best Childhood Preparation for Success in Iowa
For nearly 30 years, The Goddard School has been a trusted name among parents and families. Its classrooms provide safe, nurturing environments for children six weeks to six...
The first word that comes to mind when August arrives is school. This was reinforced when I walked into the store and saw the brightly colored bins of school supplies already lining the aisles.
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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.
