Every day, lawmakers take action that affects our children. But children can’t vote, write an op-ed for their local paper or call their legislators to demand action on the issues that affect them most. So, who is working to protect their interests? Over the past 26 years, that crucial role has been played by the [...]

It was a trash to treasure moment – ok, so it wasn’t exactly from the trash, but it was amongst the spread of abandon antiques that had found their way to Nana’s yard sale. With a joyful smile, Nana handed it over to my seven-year-old son to take home, I was not thrilled. A large, [...]

Father’s Day is not what it used to be.  I’ve gotten used to many of the milestones I have faced since I became a widow, almost 4 years ago.  I can jolly us through Christmas and be thankful on Thanksgiving.  I can even look at his birthday as a celebration of his life.  But Father’s [...]

Heidi’s garden is a eclectic mixture of recycled, re-purposed and homemade materials that creates a relaxing space for all to enjoy – except the dogs feel left out of the fun in the vegetable patch!
My dear friend Heidi has been in her home for 15 years which has seen her 2 boys grow up [...]

On Wednesday, Water World hosted a few Mile High Mamas and kiddos of all ages. Their mission: To find the very best age-appropriate attractions at America’s biggest and best waterpark for our children ranging from 9 months to 13 years old.
Tune in for our insider tips on just how does a mom of eight juggle [...]

I can hardly believe that it is already half-way through June.  Summer comes and goes so quickly.  As a kid, I can remember thinking that summer dragged on….but, as a parent who wants to take advantage of every moment I have (and try to do all the free stuff) I’m finding it difficult to fit [...]

“Mom, what is chastity?” my 1st-grader asked.
It’s not the question to expect when in a gallery at the Denver Art Museum. We were standing in front of centuries-old painted panels from Mantua. They depicted Love, Time, Fame, Chastity, Death, Faith.
I told him it meant purity. Thankfully, that satisfied him enough that we could resume our [...]

The good, the bad and the ugly about summer, according to a 10 year-old girl and an 8 year-old boy.

Saturday-Sunday. Ice Age fever is raging in Snowmass—join the fun at the Ice Age Spectacular. Presented along with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Spectacular celebrates the 2010 discovery of hundreds of prehistoric fossils in Snowmass. Visitors can touch real fossils uncovered nearby, watch a live broadcast of the dig site in progress [...]

We have often heard the phrase, “It’s not rocket science” to describe something that is easy to understand.
Now, the Children’s Museum of Denver’s new exhibit 3, 2, 1…Blast Off! teaches kids the principles of flight and fundamentals of rocket science in a simple and fun way.
And adults, too. For the first time ever, I constructed [...]