Des Moines Mom
Des Moines Mom is passionate about connecting Moms (and others) in Des Moines and central Iowa. We are your go-to source for finding fun activities, family resources, local events, and more!
Is It a Cold or Allergies?
If it seems like your kid has a constant case of the sniffles, the truth isn’t far off. From the time they’re babies until after you send them off to school, children can get...
MercyOne Pediatric Heart Surgery Program
If you happen to walk through the Pediatric or Pediatric Intensive Care Units at MercyOne Children’s Hospital, you might see some young patients wearing strands of colorful beads. They are Beads of Courage, and...
Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM) for Children
Curious about Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM)? Dr. James Philson, at Des Moines University Osteopathic Manual Medicine Clinic has answers for your pediatric OMM questions.
Changes and patterns that develop in the early years can...
3 Reasons to Get a Science Center of Greater Iowa Membership
Summertime is here! Whether you’re looking for activities to fill the days in central Iowa or are planning vacations to keep the family busy, membership programs to organizations like the Science Center of Iowa...
Why Brushing Your Kids’ Teeth is Important
Do you ever wonder why it's so important to brush your kids' teeth regularly? They are baby teeth. We know they are going to lose them in a few years and then get their...
Pamper Yourself With a “Mommy Makeover”
May is an important month to recognize mothers, especially for the limitless sacrifices you undergo in bearing and raising children. Many joys arise from being a mother, but pregnancy and breastfeeding can take a...
The Goddard School® Waukee: Gardening with Your Preschooler
The Goddard School® of Waukee incorporates gardening into its daily curriculum for students twelve months through six years.
We truly value the beauty of the gardening process as we guide children in planning, planting, watering,...
Capture Family Memories with Spellman Photography + 4 Photography Locations
Katie Spellman is the smiling face behind the camera with Spellman Photography. You’ll almost always see her with a cup of coffee or tea in her hand and mascara smudged below her left eye.
Katie...
The Mom Card: When You Just Need a Break
UnityPoint Health knows moms need a break. And they’re here to support you, each and every time you have to hit the brakes on “momming” for a hot second.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
The duties of motherhood lead to a lack of sleep. First, you’re up multiple times a night caring for your baby. As your child grows, the nighttime feedings go down, but it can take...