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!
Everything You Need to Know About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
The weather is warming up and your family is making plans to get outside. You’re rejoicing that you’ve finally made it through the cold and flu season.
Just when you think you can sit back...
Benefits of Unstructured Play
I remember well the mom sitting across from me with her school-aged son during a well child exam. Spread open on her lap was a planner, and every spot from waking until bedtime was...
Guide to Libraries in Des Moines Area
This is a guide to libraries in Des Moines for moms and families. Introduce your kids to reading and make it fun your local library!
Digestive Health Tips + a Zoodles Recipe
Spring is a great time to focus on your nutrition and incorporate variety and color into your diet. As a Registered Dietitian, I recommend eating all of the five food groups; vegetables, fruit, protein,...
Get Involved with Des Moines Moms Blog!
We are looking for local moms to join our Events Team or write a guest post!
Our team of moms inspire, encourage, support, inform, and simply share this journey of motherhood we’re all navigating together....
8 Ways Cannabis Oil Does a Body Good from The Detox Artist
Are you tired, stressed out, impatient, or lacking focus? As a mom of 3, some days it seems like I haven't had a good night's sleep since before I had kids. Six months ago,...
At Bergman Academy, middle schoolers become middle scholars
Bergman Academy is an independent school with intentionally small class sizes (maximum of 16 learners per class). It is located in the heart of historic Greenwood Park at the former Science Center of Iowa.
A...
Expecting a Baby? Don’t Miss MercyOne’s Spring Stork Affair
First moments begin at MercyOne, so what better way to start your pregnancy journey than with Stork Affair?
This event is for anyone who is planning to start a family, is already pregnant or plans...
Is This Urgent? Or Can It Wait?
There are many options for urgent care in Des Moines. These clinics fill the gap in care between your primary care provider and the emergency room. You now have a speedy way to get seen...
5 Reasons We’re Excited for Mom’s Night Out!
This winter has been endless. We don't know about you but between kids' snow days and sick days, we are more than ready for a night out!
Our Mom’s Night Out at Bash Events and Catering...