Chances are if you have a tween or teen, they spend a lot of time gaming. It also means they are probably familiar with eSports. Parenting in the digital age presents its own special challenges. Trying to keep up with…
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Camps & Classes for kids in Des Moines, IA
Best Kids Art Studios & Classes in Des Moines: Drawing, Painting, Pottery, & More
When you want to get hands-on with your own art projects, of course you can start at home, but there’s no shortage of places to go create in a studio setting. From classes to camps, workshops, and drop-in art-making sessions,…
Read More2021: 25 FREE Things to Do with Your Kids Over Winter Holiday Break in Des Moines
From December 23, 2021 through January 2, 2022, Des Moines students are officially on holiday break. As your family gears up for days of gleeful abandon (or mass chaos;), we’ve pulled together some fun ideas for things to do with…
Read MoreSpring 2021: Mother’s Day in Des Moines
You only get one mom, so make her feel as special as she is by spending Mother’s Day 2021 with her! The Des Moines area is full of Mother’s Day events that are sure to fit any mom’s taste. Here,…
Read MoreNationally Recognized Authors + Event Workshops Return in 2021 for Hybrid DSM Book Festival
This post is sponsored by the DSM Book Festival. Returning for four Saturdays in March and April, the 2021 DSM Book Festival will welcome authors previously set to attend the event in 2020, as well as hold a variety of…
Read More25+ Virtual Summer Adventures for Des Moines Kids
With social distancing still in place and with summer temps on the rise, it’s not easy keeping kiddos entertained. Good news is that online opportunities for fun, play and entertainment are virtually endless! We rounded up a list of virtual…
Read More100+ Days of Summer Fun in Des Moines
Find 2020 Summer Events and Activities in Des Moines here. Now that school is officially out and summer has arrived, many of us are looking at a season of cancelled activities and scratching our heads trying to come up with…
Read MoreSummer 2020: Should I Sign My Kids Up for Summer Camp?
It’s that time of year, actually past the time, that we start signing our kids up for summer camp. Now that school has been cancelled for the remainder of the year and we creep towards summer, the big question is,…
Read MoreFood for Thought From Real Food 4 Kids
by Sue Honkamp, Founder & Owner of Real Food 4 Kids I recently asked parents and their kids two questions about cooking, as part of a research project for an entrepreneurial class I was taking through the University of Iowa….
Read MoreJester Park Year-Round Activities
By Natalie Maughan Jester Park, located in Granger, is an outdoor escape from the city life while not being that far from Des Moines. It’s a chance to get outside, get dirty, explore together with your kids, learn new things…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Sending Teens to Summer Camp
Summer is a unique time in a child’s life – a time to relax, make friends, and have fun! It’s also a time of adventure and trying new opportunities. Now that you have a teen you may be wondering if summer…
Read MoreSpring Break 2020: Things to Do on a DSM Staycation With Kids
Find 2021 Spring Break events and activities here. With spring in the air and spring break on the horizon, some parents may be dreaming of a far-flung destination. But if bank accounts or scheduling constraints make local family outings more doable, we’ve pulled together a gold…
Read MoreSummer Camp 2020: Outdoor and Nature Camps for Des Moines Kids
Find 2021 Summer Camp info. here. ***With the fluidity of COVID-19 pandemic, summer camp officials are cautiously making plans to welcome campers come June, while also admitting those plans could change at any time. Some camps may either alter their programming,…
Read MoreSummer Camp 2020: Sports and Recreation Camps for Des Moines Kids
Find 2021 Summer Camp info. here. ***With the fluidity of COVID-19 pandemic, summer camp officials are cautiously making plans to welcome campers come June, while also admitting those plans could change at any time. Some camps may either alter their…
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