The first three years of homeschooling was easy, I’ve got to admit, compared to today but, not without hurdles. Kindergarten is all about discovering the world and really jumping into the basic skills. Reading and writing become a reality that open doors of understanding and, opened my eyes. What happens if my son is not meeting [...]

Product / Service call out!
Our Product Review Editor Julie Bielenberg is looking for COLORADO-based products for her annual holiday gift guide. Price points may vary, and original ideas are more than welcome.
Families celebrate the holidays in a myriad of ways, so be creative and clever and submit away! Julie’s email is JulieB@milehighmamas.com.

The percentage of overweight and obese children and teens has more than doubled over the past 30 years. Although many factors contribute to this epidemic, one of the primary reasons is that children have become more sedentary. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) offers expanded guidelines for daily activity for children:
★ Toddlers: [...]

Prime time, tonight: A much-plugged episode of “Glee,” where two of the main high-school characters either do — or don’t — have sex. Over on ABC, the lads on “Man Up” are out on the town, carousing for women. Then there’s “90210,” where the whole gang of teens heads to Vegas for clubbing and hooking [...]

Saturday. Get in on the birthday fun when WOW! Children’s Museum celebrates its 15th anniversary. The highlight of the party is a family friendly concert by the Boulder Bach Festival Trio: “Bach For Kids” introduces youngsters to the composer’s works via violin, flute and cello. Learn about harmonic chords and how they influence melody and [...]

Whenever a brand celebrates a noteworthy anniversary, I always take note. In a highly-competitive marketplace, only the strong survive. After 75 years, Windex® is still the trusted brand everyone loves, especially me!
Windex® made its debut in 1936 during the Great Depression. By adapting to changing family needs and lifestyles, this iconic American brand has [...]

Can you wipe?
No job is more humbling than motherhood. It’s the role where you find yourself wiping people and things on an hourly basis. When I think about how many cloths I’ve palmed then poised over faces, bottoms, countertops, carpets, hands, feet, toilet seats, windows, sinks, crockpot inserts, lampshades, tummies, armpits, chins and chins and [...]

Hey Lady, I don’t know who you are but I must say I am REALLY glad I met you! I was at the Ski and Snowboard Expo this last weekend and was so excited to meet another 40 year old who said she just learned how to ski this last year too!  I thought I [...]

This weekend I tried to teach my daughter how to crochet. I remember doing it as a kid – and never making much more than a scarf. I’m hoping somehow she figures out how to make more – but as far as I can tell, everyone in the family will get a scarf from her [...]

It can be a malicious rumor whispered in the hallway, a lewd photo arriving by cellphone, hands groping where they shouldn’t. Added up, it’s an epidemic — student-on-student sexual harassment that is pervasive in America’s middle schools and high schools.
During the 2010-11 school year, 48 percent of students in grades seven through 12 experienced some [...]