I have two goals every day:
Teach my kids something.
Exercise.
These are the only two goals I can handle right now.
Well, the exercise is, anyway.
I fail in a million different ways every day. The only success I consistently achieve...
We are delighted to be able to speak with Vicky Wieben about mental health tips for handling holiday stress.
Learn more about the COVID-19 pediatric vaccination to help you make an informed decision about getting your young children vaccinated.
Our metabolism can slow down, and we often notice it as we age.
It's tempting to just accept this reality and think you can't do anything about it or think that's just how it goes with age. But you don't...
My youngest daughter turned twelve on the same day the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination became approved for use in kids ages 5-11. This means she and my nine-year-old son can finally get vaccinated. The news came like a wave of...
I ran the Greater Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon in September! This was something on my bucket list that I wanted to complete while I still physically could. I finished (nearly) last, but I did it! And if I...
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...
Des Moines Mom wants to create a safe space for ongoing conversations about mental health. That is why we created this series: Mental Health and Motherhood.
In this monthly series, we’re going to be talking about mental health for ourselves,...
October is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) awareness month. While individuals who are diagnosed with ADHD have it for their entire life, the characteristics and traits of ADHD can change over time. As an example, if a child has...
As a mom and therapist who deals with her own slight anxiety, it was no surprise to me one of my children was also born naturally anxious.
Beyond "just shy" or quiet and reserved- the feelings of anxiety showed themselves...
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Des Moines Pediatrician and Family Medicine Guide
Looking for a pediatrician in Des Moines? Here's a guide to Des Moines pediatricians and family medicine physicians to help you choose.
