In my job as a therapist, I work with individuals to help them develop healthy coping skills to deal with life stressors and strong emotions. The past month, I have had to put my words where my mouth is...
Toddlers seem ready for the work force at a bright young age of two or three. Below are some possible professions that my almost four-year-old has mastered in the last two years.
Olympic Track Athlete
Long or short distance runner, or...
No matter what stage of life you are in as a mom, there are so many times or situations in life you find yourself saying goodbye.
Goodbye to the last time being pregnant. Farewell to the last time you will change...
This sponsored post is brought to you courtesy of The Iowa Clinic — providing comprehensive care for the entire family.
The Great EpiPen Dilemma
There has been a great deal of media attention given to the price of the EpiPen in the...
We all love our kids. We love them so much that even though we have to endure all of these things, we still scoop them up and love on them any chance we get. But let’s be real. Some...
I had a fight with my shoes.
Well, not my shoes. None of the shoes I threw against the wall atop the bench with three large magenta baskets labeled SHOES belonged to me. Flip flops, play shoes, basketball shoes, soccer...
Did anyone else get super motivated by the Rio Olympics to
a) get beach volleyball abs,
b) start their kids in some sort of program so I can give Aly Raisman's parents a run for their money, or
c) see if they...
I never thought early on I would be writing about the joys of special needs parenting. As I sit here almost six years later, I am so thankful for things I wish I could have seen early on in this journey, and...
Sweet baby fusses from the bouncer while I fix dinner
Looking, stretching for me to hold him.
"You're fine, you don't need me," I croon.
Baby boy hesitates to let go and take steps away from me
Unsure how to move forward, how...
This sponsored post is brought to you courtesy of The Iowa Clinic -- providing comprehensive care for the entire family. Our author is pediatrician Dr. Jessica Greenley -- a mom herself!
Tips for a Healthy and Happy School Year
As the school year approaches,...
In + Around Des Moines
15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines
Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...
