The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 9 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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It’s Like Learning How to Not Kill Your Child As She Learns to Ride a Bike
March 8, 2010 – 8:00 am | 25 Comments
It’s Like Learning How to Not Kill Your Child As She Learns to Ride a Bike

On Wednesday, I posted the following on Twitter:
Off to bang my head against the wall a.k.a. once again attempt to teach 5-yr-old Hadley to ride her bike.
I was only kind of joking. My husband Jamie …

Daily Deal-Restaurant Deals-Freebies!
March 8, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Restaurant Deals-Freebies!

Drive into Sonic for a big, SuperSONIC Cheeseburger and get a FREE medium order of crispy Tots. Roll down your windows and enjoy a tasty, made-to-order burger.
OR, bring this printable coupon into Panda Express on …

iRewardChart iPhone App-Helps to Reward Kids on the GO!
March 7, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
iRewardChart iPhone App-Helps to Reward Kids on the GO!

I continue to be amazed by the things that I can do on my iPhone. Every week I see a new commercial for an iPhone app. How’s the saying go? Something like, “There’s an app …

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 …

Mama Drama: Handling Disappointment
March 5, 2010 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Mama Drama: Handling Disappointment

Dear Mama Drama:
My 5 year old son seems to be very sensitive.  He cries at nearly everything; if we say no, if things don’t turn out how he hoped, if he doesn’t win a game. …

Daily Deal: Shop Early at the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale!
March 5, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Shop Early at the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale!

One of Mile High Mamas’ favorite children’s and maternity wear consignment sales is letting you shop early.
Be sure to bring Mile High Mamas’ exclusive coupon to Denver’s Just Between Friends sale on Thursday, March …

Build, Learn, Create
March 4, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Build, Learn, Create

You can let your child build this Saturday(March 6) at the Home Depot How-to Workshop.  This week kids 5-12 can make a rain gauge from 9a.m. to noon at all participating Home Depot stores.  These are a …