If there is one thing I despise about back-to-school, it’s the shopping.
Now, let me be upfront here: If it isn’t Costco or Target and ends in ________ mall, I generally have to be dragged in kicking and screaming. For this reason, I left my kids’ school supply shopping until just a few days prior to [...]

A parent’s fundamental goal is to keep their child safe, happy and healthy, but all too often this objective is threatened by sexual predators.
According to Feather Berkower, author, child abuse prevention specialist and founder of Parenting Safe Children, in a high school graduation class of 1,000, approximately 225 students will have been sexually abused.
While this [...]

Living a mile closer to the sun than sea level, Coloradans typically possess an arsenal of heat-busting tactics: extended grocery-store visits, discount double features, idle contemplation in front of open freezer doors.
But for a cooler way to beat the heat, go subterranean: Tour a mine.
From the dome of the Capitol building to the name of its [...]

Books for the iPhone and iPad are some of my least favorite apps to review. There are thousands in the app store and many of them aren’t worth reader’s time or money. Having said that, there are some real winners out there that stand out from the crowd visually, interactively and creatively. I’ve narrowed the [...]

Every month, Mile High Mamas features a Q & A from Children’s Hospital Colorado on a different health topic. This month’s topic is about preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy: a must-read for moms-to-be.

You have all seen the advertisements of the starving children in other countries, and had your heart break. You have donated via text to help the kids in Haiti, hoping to make a difference. You have sent Christmas treats to unknown kids in Africa, wanting to put a smile on a child’s face. [...]

Always have a little helper at your feet? With patience and a focus on fun, you can do a world of good by letting your child help out with everyday tasks. Think of it this way: What may seem mundane to moms and dads might just be a life lesson waiting to unfold for your “mini me.”

Backpacks, #2 pencils, washable markers and hand sanitizer. It’s that time of year again – back to school – where our children will be taught to share freely with others…a lesson they will carry out quite well…when it comes to GERMS.

Tuesday. Celebrate the first birthday of the Mordecai Children’s Garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens. It’s also a party for Digger, the marmot mascot for the Children’s Garden, so get ready to eat some birthday treats. Activities like planting sunflowers and playing music will keep youngsters busy during their visit. As a special party favor, [...]

It’s August, and local produce is peaking. Get to your area farmers market now! Here’s a cheat sheet for a few of Colorado’s signature products.
Beets
LOOK FOR: The smallest beets are the most tender (usually), but medium-sized beets are good, too. Big beets may have a woody core that you’ll want to remove. Look for brightly [...]