3 Reasons to Head to Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day
Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day With Spring right around the corner, it’s time to get out on some field trips! On Tuesday, March 13th, families from all over Iowa will …
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Happy Acts + Giveaways: Celebrate International Happiness Day
Celebrate International Happiness Day! As parents, we are not always worried about our own happiness. If we are honest, we are not always concerned that our kids are happy, …
DSM Kids in Biz Fair
DSM Kids in Biz Fair Your Kid Can Be an Entrepreneur at the Kids Business Fair Do you remember when you were young and you wanted a few extra …
Goldie’s Kids Club at the State Historical Museum of Iowa
Goldie’s Kids Club 2019 Our family enjoys visiting the State Historical Museum of Iowa. It is a great place to explore and learn when it is cold outside or …
Grimes Public Library
Grimes Public Library The Grimes Public Library is located at 200 N James St in Waterworks Park. It offers a comfortable and family friendly environment to learn both through reading and …
9 Key Questions to Ask When Searching for Child Care
KinderCare Learning Centers is coming to Clive, Iowa in March. Learn what key questions you should ask when searching for child care for your little one. Choosing the perfect …
Do You “Math” With Your Child?
Most parents are eager to help their children do well in school, but they’re not giving them the tools necessary for success in their math classes. Parents play a huge role …
The West Des Moines Library
We are highlighting another local library. The West Des Moines Library has tons to offer. Take a look at events, story time and activities they have planned weekly. Remember, …
Homeschool Programs in Central Iowa
Updated: July 2, 2018 Central Iowa has so many different programs for homeschoolers! There are options for every interest, from zoo classes to performances to gym time. Check out …
TigerLily STEM
My Story Hi, I’m Meredith, founder of TigerLily STEM! Science, technology, engineering and math are more than school subjects to me – they are a large part of how …
The Waukee Public Library
There is a lot of fun to be had at the Waukee Public Library. The Waukee Public Library offers much more than books. Take a look at all the …
Jellybeanstreet Workshop + Giveaway!
One of the reasons I am excited about Jellybeanstreet is that it combines my love of children, background in education, and desire to give back to the community. It also …
The Urbandale Public Library
The Urbandale Public Library is located at 3520 86th Street Urbandale, Iowa near Johnston-Walker Park and the Urbandale Police Department. They offer programs for adults, teens, and kids. Take …
DSM Children’s Museum: 3 Events, 2 New Exhibits, 1 Very Busy Weekend!
Des Moines Children’s Museum has a very exciting weekend coming up! We’ll be appearing at 3 events around the metro, and introducing two brand new traveling exhibits! Here’s the …
Living History Farms: Summer Day Camp
Summer may be almost over, but I wanted to make sure to share our fun experience we had with Living History Farms Summer Camp. Central Iowa has a ton …
STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair
There is another great reason to attend the 2017 Iowa State Fair. STEM Day is taking over the Grand Concourse again. Join families on Sunday, August 2oth. There will be …
Go Outdoors with Tinkergarten
Summers for our kids today look so much different than I remember from my childhood. I recall being shoo-ed out the back door right after breakfast and with the …
Hero Central at Central Presbyterian Church
There is still plenty of time to sign your children up for summer camp! Central Presbyterian Church located in Des Moines is gearing up for Hero Central Vacation Bible …
Summer Reading 2017 in Central Iowa
Your local library is a great place to visit during the Summer. Not only do they offer great events and activities for children of all ages, many of them …
Outdoor Story Hour in Central Iowa
Summer time is the perfect time to enjoy stories and nature at the same time. There are several chances, in the central Iowa area, to listen to a good book. Bring …