How much of a control freak are you? In what ways do you try to control your kids, your life, the goings-on in your home? And what things need no control from you whatsoever?

I’m starting to realize that my calendar is full, full, full. I can’t seem to keep track of what is what and who goes where. Age-old dilemma though (I guess). I actually thought–or was perhaps more wishfully thinking–that today was the Monday before Labor Day weekend. Now, I’ve been ahead of myself by a day [...]

Friday was our back-to-school night. For the first time, my kids will be at the same school: my daughter is entering second grade and my son is in kindergarten.
Before you start congratulating me that I have “arrived,” kindergarten is for a measly 2.5 hours, a mere drop in the bucket in the downpour of motherhood.
What [...]

Every school season has its trends and fads, but preppy clothing designs and trusty denim looks are prevailing this year.
“We’re calling it ‘prep academy chic,’” says Eugene Ramirez, media relations director for Macy’s. “It’s a classic look with a lot of school touches like horizontal stripes, athletic-looking tops with numbers, varsity jackets and lightweight sweaters.”
Tween [...]

Women in Colorado convicted of sexually assaulting a child in their care are far less likely to go to prison than men sentenced for the same crime.
A Denver Post analysis of sentencing data provided by the Colorado Judicial Branch shows that of the 2,128 men convicted of sexual assault on a child by a person [...]

In last week’s post, How to Talk to Your Child About Sexual Abuse, many topics were covered including body safety rules, how to teach the safety rules and tips for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.
However, we are only scratching the surface of this epidemic. Child sexual abuse is a massive problem and prevention requires [...]

Looking for something to do over Labor Day weekend? The 28th annual A Taste of Colorado is the place to be.
This four-day, free admission, food, music, and entertainment festival will take place Sept. 2-5 in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park.

Private schools that agreed to enroll students through the Douglas County district’s voucher program are standing by those students, even though a judge halted the program Friday.
Denver District Judge Michael A. Martinez issued a permanent injunction against the Choice Scholarship Program after several organizations filed a lawsuit in June, claiming it violated the state constitution [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
My 5-year-old son is entering kindergarten and is the sweetest kid. He gets along with everyone but I fear he will be a target for bullying because he refuses to retaliate. What skills can I teach him to stick up for himself and as a mother, how should I react when kids are [...]

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER SARAH MCVEIGH**
Little Feet in Cherry Creek North is more than just a shoe store for children.
For the past 19 years, this family-owned shop has been selling a lot of cool products that make life easier for moms — kits to help kids learn how to tie their shoes (and they [...]