Playgrounds can be one of the best things within the community. They provide hours and hours of playtime for your child whenever you need to run out their energy. Your kiddo will have a free way to get out and explore while you catch up with old friends or just take a break from your […]

Montessori tends to be a highly effective learning method for a lot of kids. Every child is born with a sense of wonder and curiosity. While some students are able to satisfy this in a traditional classroom setting, Montessori gives your child a way to explore and find their own questions to answer. In the […]

No matter what the forecast looks like, you can count on your child having more energy than you know what to do with. The fact is that kids need to explore all hours of the day. They want to run and climb and jump. And if you don’t have a place for them to do […]

When you are a parent, you need spots where you can go anytime you need to run out your child’s energy. Throughout those early years, kids’ minds are constantly in overdrive. They want to explore every object, climb every surface, and run until their legs just can’t move anymore. The Des Moines Children’s Museum was […]

Swimming is one of the most important skills your child can have. With swimming classes, your child can learn how to safely navigate the water so you can take the stress out of pool time. Now, it’s just a matter of finding the best way to teach your child. If you think they will benefit […]

If you are a parent, the very best tool you can have in your life is a good toy store. The fact is that, while the toy selection has never been better, it can be hard to find options you actually want in your home. After all, who really wants to get woken up in […]

Preschool is such an exciting stage for your child. For years, they have been by your side as your little buddy, and now, it’s time for them to go off and explore on their own. This time is going to determine everything from their friendships to the way they learn. If you could use a […]

Senior year is a time that’s all about celebrating! You have spent the past three years busting your booty, trying to get ahead. You’ve taken prep courses for college entrance exams, devoted free time to extracurriculars, and spent countless hours on homework. Now is the time to take electives and make memories. And what better […]

Back in the olden days of 2004, you really didn’t get a lot of variety in your senior pics. You would have a few solid backdrops and maybe a fake tree you could stand in front of while holding your clarinet. Lucky for you, times have changed, and now, you get to have senior pictures […]

You have spent every day since August counting down the days until your senior graduation. And now, as the weeks continue to fly by, you need to start finding a way to celebrate! While big graduation parties might be a tradition, it doesn’t have to be the only option. As a Central Iowa senior photographer, […]