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. …

The Make-A-Wish Foundation
Founded in 1980, the foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
The Colorado chapter was one of the first.
Since being founded …

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 February 18th, 2010
5:00-6:30pm at …

No more cutting – One teen’s story of her journey through self-injury to self-care.
By Kristen Browning-Blas
The Denver Post
(Photo: High-school junior Caia Pattynama of Centennial began cutting herself to relieve stress. She and her family have …

Families with many children and families with one child have a lot in common. As a mom with many, I feel a special bond with moms of only children.
I understand what it’s like to …

Children awake? They’re probably online
By Tamar Lewin
The New York Times
(stock photo by mzacha)

The average young American now spends practically every waking minute — except for the time in school using a smart phone, computer, …

Childhood depression a growing problem
By Gregory Ramey
Cox News Service Newspapers
(stock photo by skaletto)

Q: My 8-year-old son seems to have the perfect life, but he is unhappy and negative most of the time. He has two …