We were approximately 15 hours into summer break before our 8-year-old stared at me and said, “What should I do?” Her two brothers turned to me, eager to hear my response.
I won’t repeat my response here.
We talk a lot...
Des Moines Mom Movers & Shakers is an annual series celebrating local moms who are thinking outside the box and making a difference in the community through the businesses they own, organizations they are involved in, and the work...
Des Moines Mom Movers & Shakers is an annual series celebrating local moms who are thinking outside the box and making a difference in the community through the businesses they own, organizations they are involved in, and the work they...
Des Moines Mom Movers & Shakers is an annual series celebrating local moms who are thinking outside the box and making a difference in the community through the businesses they own, organizations they are involved in, and the work they...
We love butterflies, and all pollinators, in our home. We have hobby bee hives in our backyard, and I involve my kids in the process of caring for them from installation to honey harvest.
The monarch butterfly holds a special...
It's summertime, which means you might be spending more time with your family over the next couple of months. This is a great opportunity to take inventory of your current family rituals and revamp them, or create entirely new...
It's summer break! That means it’s time for swimsuits, popsicles, and time outdoors. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for a reprieve from rushed mornings, packing lunches and checking folders.
I’m ready to lean in, and...
I've been a mother for five years. While this doesn't place me among the ranks of "veteran" moms, I don't identify as a "new mom" either. If a new mom approached me and asked me what one thing changed...
Des Moines Mom is committed to creating a safe space for ongoing conversations about mental health.
Mom's mental health is of utmost importance but it is especially important to keep an eye on a woman's mental health during the perinatal...
As parents, we dream of raising resilient children. Children who grow into strong, compassionate, successful individuals. It seems like such a daunting task, how do we accomplish it? It's not easy but we have a chance truly shape the...
In + Around Des Moines
Five Reasons Not to Miss the YMCA’s Truck or Treat Event...
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12, from 9 AM to noon, when you can experience Truck or Treat at the Waukee Family YMCA.
