Mama Drama: Potty Training On The Go
September 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My two year old is potty training and has moved into wearing “big girl panties.” I am freaked out about taking her out of the house because I’m afraid she’ll have an accident and will become too discouraged. How can I take her out and help her to be successful?
~ Stuck in the [...]

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The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Celebrates Grand Opening Week
August 17, 2010 – 2:00 pm | Comments Off
The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Celebrates Grand Opening Week

Denver’s kids just got healthier!
The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC), HealthONE’s “pediatric hospital within a hospital,” will mark the grand opening of a campus expansion at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Aug. 19-22 and will begin treating patients Aug. 31. Grand Opening activities include:
Kaleidoscope Ball: Through the Eyes of a Child
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Back-to-school tips to alleviate stress for mom
August 17, 2010 – 7:00 am | 1 Comment
Back-to-school tips to alleviate stress for mom

Attention all Moms!!
Back to school is right around the corner and with that comes some anxiety and stress. Our children have been on a carefree and relaxing schedule and all of that is about to change. Some other kids are starting new schools and may be a bit nervous. Now is the perfect time [...]

$4 million kids attraction debuts in Denver!
August 16, 2010 – 9:29 am | Comments Off
$4 million kids attraction debuts in Denver!

Denver Botanic Gardens is now the home of a $4 million garden designed for children.
Janet Mordecai, through the Daniel and Janet Mordecai Foundation, donated the funds for a 3-acre exploring garden, and before construction began, she went on a nationwide tour of children’s gardens.
“She would say, ‘The kids like this, but not this,’ and then [...]

Five Gorgeous Places for Families to Picnic in Colorado
August 14, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Five Gorgeous Places for Families to Picnic in Colorado

Consider this a fail-safe formula for a good day: Pack a meal, round up favorite people, find a pretty spot, spread out a blanket, then relax and enjoy your food surrounded by nature and fresh air. It hardly matters whether the menu includes carrot sticks or confit. What’s really important is the company and the [...]

Mama Drama: Articulation Angst
August 13, 2010 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Mama Drama: Articulation Angst

Dear Mama Drama:
My 4-year-old son has an extensive vocabulary but like a lot of kids, has a difficult time saying his “R”s and “L”s. When should I start worrying about getting him in speech and what can I be doing with him now?
~ Concerned Mama
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Dear Concerned:
While I’ve worked with children of all ages [...]

Travel Zen & The Weekend of Strong Women
August 12, 2010 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Travel Zen & The Weekend of Strong Women

I have a confession to make: I knew I was going to have a great time in NYC for BlogHer10 before I even got there. Yes, it’s true. I’d decided before I even had my bags packed.
You can do that?
Yes, you can, and I do it before every trip I take.

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Weekly Event Round-up: Littleton’s Western Welcome Week, Jefferson County Fair & More!
August 11, 2010 – 8:59 am | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Littleton’s Western Welcome Week, Jefferson County Fair & More!

Through August 22. Don’t be fooled by the name: Littleton’s Western Welcome Week is an 11-day extravaganza of hometown pride. The fun started on Tuesday and continues through August 22 with events all over town. This weekend’s activities include tonight’s community barbecue and Family Night with fireworks and music; gold-panning and a trivia challenge Saturday; [...]