Children

How a mom’s joke turned into a bestselling book

One night during story time, Bess Kalb read a national parks book to her son and noticed the word “Buffalo” made him crack a smile. An Emmy-nominated comedy writer, Bess went further by calling the animals “Buffalo Fluffalos” and he erupted with laughter. This heartwarming moment inspired Kalb’s debut, bestselling picture book Buffalo Fluffalo, which she wrote later that night. Aiming to make her son giggle while teaching him about empathy, the story follows a cute but very grumpy buffalo who acts tough to mask insecurity. But once a rain storm reveals he’s bluffing about his size and is all fluff, Buffalo Fluffalo realizes the other animals love and accept his true, tiny self.  The book is already a hit: “If you don’t have little kids at home to entertain with this book, ge...

Now in 4 Colorado Locations–Summer Solved with Steve & Kate’s Camp!

If you have children, then you know planning for summer can be a challenge: Choosing a variety of activities. Planning around vacations and friends. Committing to weekly sessions 6 months in advance.  But with Steve & Kate’s Camp in Broomfield, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Greenwood Village, your entire summer could be solved! Steve & Kate’s Camp, which has been a San Francisco Bay Area staple since 1980, is opening up one more Colorado location! Children will create their own summer camp experience by choosing from a variety of activities they love–from moviemaking to sports, coding, and sewing. And parents can buy any number of days, to use whenever they’d like–no weekly sessions required. They’ll even refund any unused days automatically after summer. Ready to learn more? ...

New Orcas exhibit at Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Unleash the magic of the sea with “Orcas: Our Shared Future at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science! Trace the evolution of our beliefs about orcas, from fear to admiration and awe, as we discover their stunning intelligence and complex social structures. Meet a life-sized replica of an orca family as you listen to their soothing harmonies in an immersive underwater environment. Deepen your appreciation for the art of the Indigenous peoples of North America’s Northwest Coast. Discover stories that reveal a profound respect for orcas, highlighting the deep connection between humans and these powerful beings. Examine the global movement to protect our ocean ecosystems, reflect on the consequences of captivity and celebrate the future we share with the fascinating and awe-inspiring o...

Spring Break in Denver: 100+ Family-friendly activities 2024

Welcome to Spring Break in Denver 2024! Let’s face it: Spring Break in Colorado can be difficult to plan. Will there be snow? Will it be a balmy 70 degrees? Fortunately, we have you covered with our guide to Spring Break in Denver 2024 with indoor and outdoor activities, categorized by geographic area. Don’t miss: Family Vacation: Your Guide to Spring Break in Colorado  15 Affordable Family Spring Break Adventures in Colorado Denver Free Days 2024 Guide to Family Ski Vacations in Colorado Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure: An All-Ages Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Getting Outside 20 Best Places to Go Sledding in Colorado Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in Colorado WHAT IS THERE TO DO IN COLORADO FOR SPRING BREAK 2024? CENTRAL DENVER Bad Axe Throwing. (downtown and Central Wash...

Get your Goat on for these G.O.A.T Denver events!

Are these Denver events the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) or just about goats?  Head to The Shops at Northfield this March to enjoy three special events held in partnership with Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga. Goatflix and Chill – Friday, March 8th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a family-friendly screening of Pete’s Dragon complete with sociable little goats. Tickets are $20 per person, with 2-for-1 tickets offered for kids under age 12. Northfield Goat Yoga – Saturday, March 9th and March 16th at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Relieve your stress with a playful 60-minute indoor yoga class that is open to all levels, from beginners to advanced yogis. The class is priced at $27 per adult and $15 for ages 12 and under. Advance registration is reques...

FREE Girls & Science is back at the DMNS

Have you heard the news? Girls & Science is back at DMNS! This free, in-person event on Friday, March 1, 4-8 p.m. will kick off a month of virtual programming and engagement. Show your electric personality and tell the weather with CBS Colorado’s meteorologist Lauren Whitney, dig into your passion for science with DMNS’s female-led laboratories, and create your own story featuring Pingy with Ping’s Technical Enablement Specialist Joany Huang! Girls & Science connects girls and their friends and families with mentors working in various STEAM fields. All kids (and kids-at-heart) can engage their curiosity through hands-on activities and inspire their passion for science with in-person conversations about how to pursue careers in STEAM. Activities are ...

Boulder youth receive free bikes and skateboards

Nonprofit Can’d Aid donated 100 skateboards to Boulder youth in partnership with the Yasso Game On! Foundation. Both groups have worked together to donate 1,000 bikes throughout 2023 and this event will kick off their 2024 collaboration to donate another 1,200 bikes. For many of the children receiving a donation, this will be their very first skateboard or bicycle – providing a valuable opportunity to get outside and active.    Through Can’d Aid’s Treads + Trails program, more than 18,000 skateboards and bikes have been built and donated to children in disadvantaged communities nationwide with the help of purpose-based companies, like Yasso.   Looking for awesome trails? Be sure to checkout Denver’s best trails and bike paths.    About Can’d Aid Can’d Ai...

Denver Children’s Theatre Presents “Tomás and the Library Lady”

The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre announces its upcoming performances of “Tomás and the Library Lady,” based on the beloved book by Pat Mora, and adapted by José Cruz González. The production tells the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, the son of migrant farm workers, who discovers the transformative power of books through the guidance of a kind librarian. The play is a bilingual story with a fully Hispanic/Latin(x) cast, including the play’s Director, Matthew Zambrano. Public performances will take place on February 11, 18, and 25 at 10 a.m. The performance on February 18 is an SCFD Free Day event and Accessibility Day. Performances for school groups will run from February 8-March 1. “One of our goals with the Denver Chil...

This petite Denver parade is a delight for kids!

Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez by creating a festive shoebox float! Enjoy a Mile High Mardi Gras celebration at Dairy Block, which is hosting the 6th annual Dairy Block Petite Parade on Sunday, Feb. 18th from  noon – 2 p.m.  Attendees are invited to “laissez les bons temps rouler” by building a creative float starting with a shoebox base. Each float must be no larger than 2 feet long by 2 feet wide and shorter than 3 feet tall. It also must be able to be pulled on wheels. Free & open to all, the 2024 Dairy Block Petite Parade will take place in The Maven’s Windsor Room and the heated Alley, with festive entertainment provided by Denver’s Handsome Little Devils, live music and more. Fantastic Dairy Block prizes will be awarded for Most Original Floa...

Finders and Keepers, Losers and Weepers

My children have yet to learn the value of money. They get a dollar every so often for chores or from the Tooth Fairy, but I usually find it a week later, wadded up on the bedroom floor. So, when the true owner of a ten dollar bill came into question, I looked at it as an opportunity to teach my kids a lesson. In the end, we all got a little more than we bargained for. Mini Me, my seven-year-old daughter, ran downstairs excited about something. She handed me a dictionary and said, “Look inside.” What I found was a ten dollar bill. She asked if she could keep it. I told her that it’s probably someone’s birthday money that they stashed and forgot about, but if nobody claimed it, she could have it. I called my ten-year-old twin boys down and showed them the dictionary....

I feel like a foreign language today

Kyra, my youngest child, has to go through a daycare evaluation every single day. This evaluation is good and necessary because it helps us in making future decisions. For example, we might decide that ice cream for after-dinner dessert is a bad idea. Or we might tolerate grouchiness a little more readily, depending on the all-important evaluation answers. The evaluation, which is titled “A Little Bit about My Day” goes like this: Name: Kyra 1. I enjoyed:_______________________ 2. I ate______________________ of my lunch. 3. I _____________ take a nap. 4. I felt _____________________ today. 5. I had _____________ manners today. I understand that most of these answers aren’t formally asked of her, but observed and then noted. If they were discussing dental hygiene today, the first line will ...

Help! My child struggles to fit in!

Does your child struggle to find friends? Feel connected?  We’ve all been there! Helping a child who struggles to make friends can be a sensitive and supportive process. Here are some pieces of advice for both parents and children: How to help a child fit in For Parents: Understand Their Needs: Take the time to understand your child’s personality, interests, and social challenges. Every child is unique, and it’s essential to tailor your approach to their specific needs. Build Self-Esteem: Encourage and reinforce your child’s self-esteem and self-worth. Let them know that they are valuable and loved just as they are. Be a Role Model: Children often learn social skills by observing their parents or caregivers. Model healthy social interactions and friendship...