Three cases of heat-related illness during the back-to-school heat wave are being used to fuel the argument that kids shouldn’t have to be in the classroom before Labor Day.
“The bottom line for me comes down to health and safety,” said Stacy Smith, a parent of two Denver Public Schools students who is petitioning for a [...]

Parents march through DIA with their children in tow. They cue up in line to head through security, fiddling with bags, commanding their kids to take off shoes and even offer up stuffed animals for examination.
That’s his reality, he’s now 10 years old so for him it’s normal … to be more protected,” said one [...]

When Robert Martinich’s 14-year-old son brought home the R-rated movie “Bruno” home from the library this spring, the Highlands Ranch dentist was upset.
Since then, he has been challenging the Douglas County Libraries’ policy of allowing minors to rent R-rated DVDs. Currently, the library system does not restrict what a child can check out unless a [...]

If you’re a busy parent who relies on technology to help you cope with crazy schedules, communication, entertainment and everything between, you’re probably always on the lookout for great accessories that compliment your phone or computer of choice. I know I have a weakness for a good gadget or accessory and I know I’m not [...]

As eco boutiques flourish, catering to style- and environment-conscious shoppers, young moms and their families, the movement has grown to include another element: fair-trade goods. The category includes jewelry, clothing, toys and other items made by people living in impoverished areas all over the world who are using the money they earn to improve their [...]

An interview with Dr. Jeffrey I. Dolgan, Senior Psychologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado
Q: How can parents help their children choose good friends?
A: Parents need to find out who is in their child’s peer group. You can get a good idea about the other kids by making connections with their families. I suggest hosting something to [...]

Almost exactly one year ago, my family and I relocated from New York City to Downtown Denver. While we were raised in the mountains of Colorado, we felt this would ease the transition for us as well as adhere to some of our lifestyle values. It made sense to us, but most of our [...]

With the ten year anniversary of September 11th looming near, many parents may be wondering what to tell their children about that infamous day. Most of today’s school age kids were either very young children or not yet born when the attacks occurred. They likely don’t have their own memories of the day, but have [...]

Weekends through Sept. 25. Hear that train a-comin’? It’s Thomas the Tank Engine, and he’s making an extended stop at the Colorado Railroad Museum starting Saturday. It’s the “Leader of the Track” tour: A full-size Thomas will be giving his fans rides around the museum, and Sir Topham Hatt will be on-hand to make sure [...]

It’s no secret that schools are hurting for cash. Parent volunteers are stepping up as best they can, and schools turn to fundraisers to help bridge the gap between the Have and the Want, or in some cases, the Need.
(Stock photo by muresan113)
I do not begrudge the schools for doing fundraisers, and kudos to the [...]