With the recent news that a formal submission to request Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer and Biontech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 12 years of age is expected soon, you may be deciding whether or not to…
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Health & Wellness issues for kids in Des Moines, IA
2021 Bike Month in September
In most years, the Street Collective of Greater Des Moines celebrates National Bike Month in May. However, due to the pandemic this year’s Bike Month activities are taking place in September. This year’s celebration offers classic bike month events and…
Read MoreWhere To Get Tested For COVID-19 in the Des Moines Area
Like, but not the same as last year, families sending their kids off to school for the 2020-21 academic year can expect some changes to what they might expect from the typical school year. Unlike last year, schools are not…
Read MoreHelping Your Child Overcome Back to School Jitters
The first day of school is just around the corner! I think almost everyone has experienced back to school jitters at one point or another. Which helps us relate and empathize as parents, when our kids become nervous about going…
Read More5 Ways To Keep Kids Learning This Summer
As we head into May, we all start to anticipate the end of the school year. Kids and parents alike are ready to kick back and take a break. The temptations are great to let your kids spend hours watching…
Read MoreYou’re Invited to Attend the First dsm Lifting The Veil Event of 2021 – Moms on the Edge!
Through six events dsm’s “Lifting The Veil” will be exploring how the lives and mental health of Iowa families have been indelibly changed by the pandemic. This year’s series will focus on parents, children and families, and also shine a…
Read More#StopAsianHate: Resources to Talk to Your Kids About Xenophobia and Learn More About Asian Culture in Des Moines
Due to the recent shootings in Atlanta and the surge of racism and violence heightened by the pandemic, we have been looking for ways to help educate Des Moines kids about Asian and Pacific Islander (APPI) related discrimination. It’s important…
Read MoreHygge: Enjoy a Comfy Cozy Pandemic Winter in Des Moines
Have you heard of hygge? In short, hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) is a Danish word derived from the Norwegian word “hugga”, which roughly translates to a feeling of coziness, comfort, relaxation, and general well-being. With all that is going on in…
Read More11 Community Service Projects Perfect for Des Moines Kids
Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their…
Read MoreSupporting Your Child’s Mental Health This Winter During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Winter darkness and colder weather can cause your child’s mood and health habits to take a dive. Throw in quarantines, unpredictable school schedules, and a general disruption of everyday life caused by a pandemic, it all can lead to increased depression…
Read MoreHoliday 2020: How to Safely Celebrate the Holidays During a Pandemic
Should we host or attend our usual holiday get together this year? That is the pressing question for a lot of us during this COVID edition of the 2020 holiday season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising…
Read MoreFall Foliage Hikes for Des Moines Families
Fall is upon us and there is no better time to be outdoors in central Iowa. The air is cool and crisp. Leaves crunch underfoot and hues of red and gold fluttering against a blue sky can’t be beat. So,…
Read MoreHere Are 10 Tips to Make Online Schooling Work
I think we can all agree that distance learning last spring was a challenge – the plane was being built as it was flying, so to speak. With Central Iowa schools offering varied Return to Learn Plans for this fall,…
Read MoreBack To School Tips for the 2020-21 School Year
Going back to school can be tough, even in ordinary circumstances – but this has not been an ordinary year! No one could have prepared for the turn of events that closed out the 2019-20 school year. On-line learning from…
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