Two Republicans on the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee signaled Monday that they were open to reversing their votes against additional funding for a school breakfast program, while Democrats promised legislation to provide the money.
And the former budget director for Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter’s office confirmed Monday that months earlier he had also denied the request [...]

Melissa Ford, author of “Navigating the Land of IF: Understanding Infertility and Exploring Your Options,” answers questions about IVF, IUI, adoption, surrogacy, donor egg, donor sperm, and child-free living.

I get attached to a few primetime television shows, particularly during the dark winter months. I was in mourning when LOST ended its epic run and I have berated the networks for cutting shows mid-season without any regard (or explanation) for their devoted audience.
I get that it’s all about ratings and money. For this reason [...]

Sometimes, Spring Break and holidays aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
At least if you’re a working parent and have nowhere to send your kids.
The Children’s Museum of Denver has a solution for when school is out but work isn’t…send your kids to them!
The Children’s Museum of Denver offers camps packed with activities, games [...]

Our Denver Post-sponsored site MileHighMamas.com is looking for an intern for the Spring 2011 semester.
Mile High Mamas is one of the leading mom blog sites for the Denver metro area. We are looking for a self-motivated,
enthusiastic intern who will help expand our audience.
The internship duties include:
*Writing a weekly newsletter and blog postings.
*Working with Social Media.
*Researching [...]

Keeping hundreds of small children engaged during an orchestra concert is no small task, but when the Junior Symphony Guild’s 2011 Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra season kicks off Tuesday, conductor Tom Jensen will be prepared.
“The first rule is, ‘Don’t bore the kids,’ ” Jensen says. “Preschoolers will let you know in no uncertain terms [...]

**CONTEST CLOSED. THANKS TO WINNER KRYSTAL TUBBS!**
I’ll admit that I didn’t know the backstory of Walt Disney Pictures feature film, SECRETARIAT.
Spoiler alert if you’re as clueless as I was: The horse kicks some serious tail.
On January 25th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment releases SECRETARIAT on Blu-ray, DVD, & movie download. I felt bereft to [...]

Poor children who eat breakfast at school for free will have to pay 30 cents a meal for the last few months of this school year after Republicans on the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee refused to provide additional funding for the growing program.
The Colorado Department of Education requested an additional $124,229 for the Start Smart [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
When and how should you start talking about sex with kids? My 6-year-old daughter has yet to start asking questions but I know her friends have. I want to be proactive but don’t want to broach the subject before it is time. Also, do you have any books/resources to recommend?
~ Proactive Mama
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Dear [...]

****Editor’s Note: If you’re looking for our feature Ski Sunlight as a Family: Manageable and Fun, please go here. So sorry for the link error!***
While the rest of the country is in a panic over the snow, here in Colorado we are doing backflips. One Colorado resort in particular, Steamboat Springs Ski Area, saw 17 [...]