When I was a kid (yes, it begins that way), I went to school in a small town with 20 people in an elementary school of about 100 students, and then our elementary combined with the other elementary school in the next town for middle and high school, and my graduating class was composed of [...]

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER JEN CHARETTE!
One of Denver’s newest baby boutiques is not only celebrating their one-year anniversary, they’re laying another egg in their Nest on Larimer Square. Nest’s second location (opening in time for holiday shopping) will hold true to their mantra, “clothing, gifts & community from crib to classroom,” with an even [...]

Howard Mitchell loaded 12 children into his van Thursday morning, preparing for the drive he made twice each weekday — three times during football season — from Kit Carson to the children’s school in Eads.
The 20-mile trip each way was just one of the sacrifices Mitchell and his wife, Melody, made over the years after [...]

The mealtime struggle between parents and children is a daily event for many families. While some kids are just picky eaters, other times they flat-out refuse to eat. Here’s some advice about food strikes from Marilyn Day, MSRD, Nutritionist in Preventive Cardiology at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
What should I do if I my child refuses to [...]

My children have been homeschooled since day one of their education. My son is 11 and in 6th grade, my daughter is 7 and in 2nd grade. We sit at the dining table, crack open books and rev up the pencils. Reading happens, discussions get going, we get our hands dirty with experiments, and we [...]

For most of my childhood, I avoided red balloons. I had a theory: Red balloons pop more than any other color. I see how silly this is now, but for years I was convinced if I blew up a red balloon or received one at a party, my heart would soon break. POP.
Why did I [...]

As it turned out, getting slapped with an M.I.P (minor in possession of alcohol,) was no big deal. The three-day school suspension worked in her favor, too, because she was crunched for time and totally needed new swimming suits for her trip to Mexico. Her mom handed her the credit card.
No, it’s not a scene [...]

One in eight Coloradans, half of them being children, suffer from hunger daily. Here are a few ways you and your kids can help that include watching the Sesame Street special on child hunger this Sunday with a new muppet, Lily. Also learn about The Big Give to benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies.

A former Denver Public Schools lunch director told a group of journalists and school advocates Wednesday that his district likely would cut free-meal programs for poor schools if new nutrition standards take effect that require schools to serve more fruits and vegetables.
The panel discussion was sponsored by the National Potato Council, which represents potato farmers [...]

Back when I was growing up, “real” photos were a big deal. My parents owned a camera, but it was only used for special occasions or the rare candid moment. We’d have to wait for them to fill a whole roll to have them developed and only then could we see what images [...]