Creative and fun ways to get your kids to eat healthy this summer (with recipes)
June 19, 2013 – 6:58 am | 2 Comments

Summer is here! As an uber super-mom days are filled with tight schedules of swim lessons, park visits, pool time, zoo trips, friends’ parties, camp visits and everything else in between. In all the glorious …

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Activities

Check out Denver’s guide to activities, craft ideas, Steve Spangler Science experiments and so much more!

Events

Stay in the know of family-friendly Colorado events with our weekly event round-up. Published every Wednesday.

Family Travel

Check-out oodles of adventures in Denver including where to find the best getaways this summer.

Mama Drama

Need advice on how to handle parenting challenges? Don’t we all! This column tackles YOUR behavioral and medical questions. Also find tips on healthy living.

Mama’s Product Picks

We receive hundreds of press releases every month. Find out what products made the cut and are mama- recommended.

American Academy of Pediatrics’ New Rules for Safe Sleep
February 8, 2013 – 7:16 am | No Comment
American Academy of Pediatrics’ New Rules for Safe Sleep

Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued the first update of safe sleep practices in seven years to re-educate pediatricians and parents on how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and …

Colorado announces sweeping reforms to child welfare system
February 7, 2013 – 9:19 am | 7 Comments
Colorado announces sweeping reforms to child welfare system

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday revealed sweeping reforms to the state’s child welfare system, including a multipart plan that will create a statewide hotline for reporting child abuse and neglect, new training on how to …

Second-grade Loveland student reportedly suspended for imaginary weapon
February 6, 2013 – 7:14 am | 17 Comments
Second-grade Loveland student reportedly suspended for imaginary weapon

A 7-year-old Mary Blair Elementary School student says he’s confused about getting in trouble for trying to save the world from evil, though Thompson School District officials contend that the boy broke one of the …

Our Style Expert’s Advice for Dressed-up Denim for Date Night
February 6, 2013 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Our Style Expert’s Advice for Dressed-up Denim for Date Night

Valentine’s Day is one week away and I hope that all you beautiful mamas will be going out on hot dates!  It can be hard to transition from mom to wife at the end of …

What to do about divorce’s unromantic statistic?
February 5, 2013 – 6:00 am | 2 Comments
What to do about divorce’s unromantic statistic?

Taking on conventional wisdom about the marriage statistic. What are really the odds of success in a marriage?

Events: Children’s Museum Ballet, No Dogs Allowed & More!
February 5, 2013 – 5:53 am | No Comment
Events: Children’s Museum Ballet, No Dogs Allowed & More!

Colorado Ballet at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Colorado Ballet dancers will perform short excerpts from classic ballets like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and the Nutcracker at the Children’s Museum of Denver on Feb. 10, 2013. …

Denver Deal: Bruegger’s, Tax help, IHOP, Legos & More
February 5, 2013 – 12:09 am | No Comment
Denver Deal: Bruegger’s, Tax help, IHOP, Legos & More

Happy New Year! Not our new year, the Chinese New Year! (I’ll take any reason to have a party). Zengo, a restaurant located in Denver’s Riverfront Park, will be celebrating Chinese New Year with lion …

7 ways to make Valentine’s Day a family day!
February 4, 2013 – 11:16 am | Comments Off
7 ways to make Valentine’s Day a family day!

During my single years, I traveled a rocky road as I attempted to find a man who would one day be legally required to be my Valentine.
Some people call it marriage.
Now that I have kids …

Fun, Fabulous and Delicious Valentine’s Day ideas!
February 4, 2013 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Fun, Fabulous and Delicious Valentine’s Day ideas!

My  husband and I are celebrating 10 years of wedded bliss on February 15. Before we were married, I told him our anniversary, Valentine’s Day and my birthday (all of which fall within a week …

Valentine’s Day Giveaway: Topo Designs’ darling mini duffel and tote!
February 3, 2013 – 7:35 am | Comments Off
Valentine’s Day Giveaway: Topo Designs’ darling mini duffel and tote!

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER KRISTEN T.!
How many Colorado backpack companies can make it? There are oodles out there. And make way, because there is room for oodles more. One more substantial than the rest …