The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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Sexting, Video Chat, and Our Children
March 11, 2010 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Sexting, Video Chat, and Our Children

The writings of Guest Blogger Sandra Brownrigg can be found at her blog, Amplify. Image courtesy of kiwanja.net
Back in the days before caller i.d., most of us anonymously called someone we had a crush …

A slice of crisis, but not mine
March 9, 2010 – 4:13 pm | 3 Comments
A slice of crisis, but not mine

I feel the man walk up behind me. He’s very close when the hallway is very wide. He brushes my left arm as he passes, but only barely. It’s then I realize that he’s a …

What Do You Think About the Flu?
March 6, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
What Do You Think About the Flu?

By Katie Kern, mom of two elementary school kids and a healthcare communications expert for the Colorado Immunization Program
Wow, what a year. H1N1, or swine flu, raised its ugly oinking head and made many …

More From Our Schools Speaker Series
February 27, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
More From Our Schools Speaker Series

Want to help ensure that all kids in your community receive the very best education?
Save the Date to join us for the next speaker in the More From Our Schools series!
Thursday, March 4th – from …

Gunfire hits 2 kids at Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton
February 24, 2010 – 7:35 am | Comments Off
Gunfire hits 2 kids at Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton

The scene unfolded Tuesday afternoon with shocking familiarity — a shooting outside a Jefferson County school, wounded students, heroic teachers, frantic parents.
When it was over, a man with a history of mental problems was in …

Alice’s 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon – Children’s Miracle Network
February 17, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Alice’s 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon – Children’s Miracle Network

On February 17-19, 2010, Denver listeners will again be captivated and moved by the incredible stories of hope and triumph that will be featured on Alice 105.9. For three days, Alice will break from their …

Mother U.
February 16, 2010 – 7:01 am | 16 Comments
Mother U.

It was a Monday morning. We were getting ready for another grueling school week. The kids were moaning about the injustice of heavy backpacks and state laws.
I told them I went to school and survived. …