Diplomas Should Mean Something
May 19, 2013 – 7:29 am | 9 Comments

The debate over revamping high school graduation requirements in Colorado has been a slow-burning fire that is about to get a lot hotter.
That’s because the State Board of Education just approved a change that …

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Events: Easter Egg Hunts, Treasure Trove and More
March 18, 2013 – 1:01 pm | Comments Off
Events: Easter Egg Hunts, Treasure Trove and More

March Discovery Days. On March 19-20, the WOW! Children’s Museum will helpBig & Small Discover your inner scientist. Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, they’re learning about size, both little …

Five Fabulous Spring Break Ideas in Denver
March 18, 2013 – 6:12 am | 5 Comments
Five Fabulous Spring Break Ideas in Denver

Spring Break in Colorado is a glorious thing! I will be appearing on 9News My20 in the 8:30 a.m. block to kick-off a week-long series about great ways to spend it with your kids. Here …

All About Baby Giveaway: Tray Table Cover, Gutzy Gear and More!
March 17, 2013 – 8:18 am | Comments Off
All About Baby Giveaway: Tray Table Cover, Gutzy Gear and More!

**CONTEST CLOSED.**
Star Kids: Play-n-Go Tray Table Cover, Snack & Play Travel Tray
Retail Value: $24.99, $19.99
It’s like this company read my mind when developing their travel-friendly kids’ products. Whether you’re hauling the little ones around in …

Denver Post’s Extensive Summer Camp Guide 2013
March 16, 2013 – 6:23 am | 2 Comments
Denver Post’s Extensive Summer Camp Guide 2013

Believe it or not, summer camps are already filling up so don’t miss these great articles:
Summer Camps Connect Kids with Nature
The right summer camp for the right kid: A parent’s guide
And, of course, the Denver …

Mama Drama: Discussing Death and Dying
March 15, 2013 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Mama Drama: Discussing Death and Dying

Dear Mama Drama:
I have two children ages 3 and 5. We have a family member who has been diagnosed with cancer and her prognosis does not look good at this point. I’m not sure how …

10 Memorable Ways to Celebrate Easter and Spring in Denver
March 14, 2013 – 6:58 am | 2 Comments
10 Memorable Ways to Celebrate Easter and Spring in Denver

When I was growing up, Easter meant that the crocuses were in bloom and we were going to look for a new dress to wear to mass and brunch on Easter Sunday. What I looked …

Standardized tests are killing our students’ creativity, desire to learn
March 13, 2013 – 9:47 am | 12 Comments
Standardized tests are killing our students’ creativity, desire to learn

There is a monster waiting for your children in the spring. Its creators have fashioned it so that however children may prepare for it, they will be undone by its clever industry.
The children know it’s …

The Mommy Bailout: Are You Helping Your Kid By Excusing Missing Homework?
March 13, 2013 – 7:00 am | 1 Comment
The Mommy Bailout:  Are You Helping Your Kid By Excusing Missing Homework?

If you have a child in school who falls anywhere from first grade to twelfth, you’ve experienced this. The sad eyes. The slow tear down the cheek. And the, “Mom, I don’t know what happened. Can you just write me a note?” In my house, it doesn’t occur often but I do get the occasional plea for a homework excuse. The reasoning behind it ranges anywhere from “I can’t find it” to the 11:00 PM “but Mom I didn’t know it was due tomorrow!” And each time I’m asked to put pen to paper, I struggle with whether or not I should.

So, Your Kid Wants to Drive: How to Get a Learner’s Permit
March 12, 2013 – 3:00 am | 7 Comments
So, Your Kid Wants to Drive: How to Get a Learner’s Permit

Your kid wants to drive. Say no.
Tell him driving is for creepers, griefers, and trolls. Driving will give him acne in his armpits and make him smell like thrift shop zebra-striped leggings. Ask your teen …

The violent death of a dream and a child–How you can help this Colorado family
March 12, 2013 – 12:12 am | 11 Comments
The violent death of a dream and a child–How you can help this Colorado family

It is every mom’s worst nightmare to lose a child. Add that to the death of a dream, a drug-fueled crime scene in Mexico and federal murder charges and you have a tragedy beyond comprehension.
Jen …