Co-parenting or sharing the role as primary caregiver or “stay at home parent” is becoming more and more common. Traditional gender roles are being replaced with parents who share more of the duties at home from housekeeping, to child...
I was prepared. I had read the blogs and followed the Pinterest boards. I was going to potty train my 2.5-year-old in a weekend.
I had everything ready; the miniature potty, the potty seat, the pull-ups, training underwear, rewards, and...
I see A. I see Z. I plot the most efficient and effective way to get there. I walk fast, I think fast, I talk fast, and I am annoying sometimes. My (loving?) family is pretty sure I am...
Instagram is the place to be people. If you aren't on Instagram, how else will you follow Michael Phelps' baby, Boomer (@boomerrphelps), and see all the cuteness he is up to? Or get a behind-the- scenes look at Pitch...
You're a busy mama, and you want to pamper yourself a little and paint your nails. If only it were that easy!
Here's what it looks like when I try to paint my nails:
1. Give baby a sufficient distraction:: food,...
Whew, I have to remember to breathe these days! Going from one to two kids has been unexpectedly harder than I thought! My little guy is now in his 4th month so I feel like I'm somewhat coming out...
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 just finished reading the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It's one of those books every person should read.
In short, it's about an ordinary 5th-grade boy with an extraordinary face. Due to various health conditions including a facial...
We are so excited to share our new website with you! Des Moines Mom is completely updated, created with you, our readers in mind. Since 2012, we have been a resource for local moms.
We are in LOVE with the...
You’ve probably heard of sensory play, but did you know that this type of play is very beneficial for children? From birth, babies learn about their world using their 5 senses: seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling & tasting. As they...
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Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools
Perfect for the kiddos who can't quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des...
