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Denver’s backyard is full of budget-minded spring-break fun
A few years ago, when the economic situation was looking really dire, some clever person coined the term “staycation,” referring to an economical, stay-put solution to the desperate desire to get away....
View ArticleStandardized tests are killing our students’ creativity, desire to learn
There is a monster waiting for your children in the spring. Its creators have fashioned it so that however children may prepare for it, they will be undone by its clever industry. The children know...
View ArticleHelp! Sick of Struggling with Decisions on Doctors and Health Care?
The occupation listed on the resume of a stay-at-home mom should probably read: “Chief Executive Officer: Home Front, et al.” As the CEO of the home front, and everything related to the home front, our...
View ArticleWhere does the “Mom Guilt” come from?
Now that I am a mom of two under two, I feel the “mom guilt” more than ever. I have to nurse the baby and can’t play with the toddler, the TV comes on to “entertain” my little fella… guilt. Too much...
View ArticleColorado’s child poverty rate almost doubles in 10 years
Colorado has the second fastest growing rate of child poverty in the nation, according a Kids Count Colorado, an annual report from Colorado Children’s Campaign. The report, part of the Anne E. Casey...
View ArticleMovie review: “The Croods” a fantastic animated journey
Rated PG. 91 minutes. At area theaters The following observation comes with apologies to the Geico Caveman: Full of code-enabled visual artistry and infused with story-telling wisdom, “The Croods” is...
View ArticleSave money when shopping online: Tips from an expert
So the thing you want costs too much. Join the club! Here are a few general tips for online shopping that might help you pay less. They’re using what they know about you Before you try anything else,...
View ArticleThe Housewife: A Hilarious Glimpse at American History
1955: Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are...
View ArticleShould toys get a gender-neutral makeover?
Two months ago, Jorge Meija, of Martinez, spotted the perfect bicycle for his 4-year-old son, Julian, at a garage sale. It was gently used with sturdy wheels and a clean chain. It was also pink. There...
View ArticleHelp Plant Hope in April for Child Abuse Prevention Month
A pinwheel is full of hope? Hand a pinwheel to a child and she instinctively blows to make it spin. A symbol of hope, pinwheels twirling in the breeze delight the senses and demand your attention. Blue...
View ArticleHow to Raise a Child Who is a Savvy Saver
My kids may share an upbringing, but when it comes to money management, they are on opposite sides of the financial spectrum. Give one of them $10 and she’ll run right out and spend it on whatever...
View ArticleGetting out with a New Baby—Denver Edition
So you’re a new mom. Sometime after the haze of feedings, sleepless nights and dirty diapers begins to lift, you may be ready to brave out of the house with your little one. Aside from meandering...
View ArticleMy Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks
Maya Silver was 15 when she found out her mom had breast cancer, in 2001. Suddenly, everything was different. Her parents were distracted with doctor visits. Her friends couldn’t understand what she...
View ArticleUrbanSitter, other sites help parents find caregivers for their children
Social media can help you find someone to take care of your dry cleaning, your errands or your car. But what about the most important thing in your house: Your child? A San Francisco startup called...
View ArticlePromise Walk for Preeclampsia to Spread Awareness, Support Survivors and...
Governor Hickenlooper has designated that May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month in Colorado. In recognition, Denver will be hosting its third annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia on May 5, 2013 at the...
View ArticleNew wing going up at Denver Museum of Nature & Science
It’s construction season on the south side of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in City Park. A new wing called Morgridge Family Exploration Center is going up with three floors above ground....
View ArticleThe Importance of Staying Vaccinated
Thanks to vaccines, many infectious diseases from our parents’ and grandparents’ generations are a thing of the past. To continue that trend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sets...
View ArticleMother of kidnapped Denver girl speaks of daughter’s strength
Less than 24 hours after she was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and left alone at a gas station, an 8-year-old girl was courageously recalling the details that eventually led to the capture and...
View ArticleDenver Deal: Free Days at DMNS, Just Between Friends and More!
Get to the point Rustic Point, the mountain-furniture and accessory showroom, is marking its 7-year anniversary with a two-day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday with special deals....
View ArticleRighteous anger about Colorado’s chronic failure to protect kids
Sometimes injustice is too much to bear. It’s a taste in your mouth. A rage boiling under the skin. A vise that squeezes the breath out of you. That’s what I saw in the tirade issued from the bench...
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