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UPDATE: What little girls really want for Christmas

Every mom I know is in the throws of holiday shopping. And most are just guessing at which toys are really going to be a hit come unwrapping time.

If you’re among the millions of moms playing the toy guessing game, this may be an opportunity for you to get a sneak-peek into the mind of your child.

A toy study, conducted by a market research firm in Des Moines, will begin scheduling participants on Friday, January 6. Local girls, ages 4 through 8, are being asked to take part in…

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Added by Kelly Moore on December 16, 2011 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

Baby Sign Language Classes Beginning September 12 and 13!

Clear communication with your baby or toddler is possible!! Join Melissa Wardell, instructor with My Smart Hands - Des Moines (www.facebook.com/babysignlanguage), for a Level 1 Baby Sign Language class! The course is 45 minutes once a week for 8 weeks. You will learn over 100 signs, including the American Sign Language alphabet, and sing and sign lots of fun songs! We will have a Level 1 class on Sunday afternoons at… Continue

Added by Melissa Wardell on August 17, 2010 at 8:29pm — No Comments

Baby Sign Language Class

Did you know it's possible to communicate effectively with your preverbal baby or toddler? It's possible with baby sign language! Join Melissa Wardell, certified instructor, My Smart Hands - Des Moines (www.facebook.com/babysignlanguage) for an 8-week class starting Sunday, July 11 at 4:00 p.m. You will learn over 100 signs, sing and sign several songs, and have lots of fun! Call (577-5743) or email (… Continue

Added by Melissa Wardell on June 21, 2010 at 11:25pm — No Comments

Kids classes begin next week! Yoga/Music/Movement

Join us at The Family Tree for six-week sessions. Baby & Me, Toddler Movement, & Little Acorns all beginning next week. What a great way to spend time with your little ones! RSVP info@thefamilytreedm.com

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Added by yogamamaS on April 13, 2010 at 3:55pm — No Comments

Fall for The Family Tree

We invite all Des Moines Families to check us out! www.TheFamilyTreeDM.com. Please enjoy $20 off your first facial and off 1st massage appointments. Call (515) 202-2584 to schedule. Also, enjoy first yoga or Nia class for $5. We have classes for children, too! Excited to meet you all soon. Be well!

Added by yogamamaS on October 21, 2009 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Q: Can Chiropractic Care Help My Child With ADD/ADHD?

A: It is growing ever common to hear that someone’s child has been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. These children are highly active, easily distracted, slow to follow directions, and deemed “hard-to-control.” Hyperactivity is the most frequent justification for giving children prescription medications. These are given to help calm and make the child more manageable to parents and teachers.

The over diagnosis of this disease has lead to a disturbing increase in the use of psychotropic drugs with… Continue

Added by Katie Ramsey on June 13, 2009 at 8:52am — No Comments

Chiropractic Care for Children & Asthma

Chiropractic Care for Children & Asthma

Would it surprise you to know that asthma is currently one of the most common chronic diseases in children, resulting in more time missed from school than any other pediatric disorder? A startling statistic states that by 2020, the number of asthma sufferers in the United States will nearly double. In a society that is on the cutting-edge of technology and medical advances, why is it that our children seem to be getting… Continue

Added by Katie Ramsey on May 29, 2009 at 11:44am — No Comments

Register's Draw Your Dad Contest

My kids are very into art, so this one caught my eye... thought I'd share it just in case it hadn't caught yours.

From the Register: Looking for a different kind of gift for Father’s Day? Kids 12 and under can draw, paint or color a picture of Dad and win a chance for passes to the Blank Park Zoo and to appear in IowaLife on Father’s… Continue

Added by Kelly Moore on May 26, 2009 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

do you have the cutest kid, enter the contest and win great prizes... hurry there is limited time and sessions

Added by danielle fox on February 14, 2009 at 4:55pm — No Comments

THIS JUST IN: Bike Rentals Now at Brenton Skating Plaza

Brenton Skating Plaza has started renting bikes and kids are $5 off the regular rental prices (below).

RATES (Hybrid & Mountain Bike)*

$12 per hour

$20 for a ½ day (5 hours)

$30 for a full day (24 hours)

$80 for a week (7 days)

RATES (Road)*

$15 per hour

$30 for a ½ day (5 hours)

$40 for a full day (24 hours)

$110 for a week (7… Continue

Added by Kelly Moore on August 7, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments