Learn with your kids this summer with these Denver adventures
May 23, 2013 – 7:01 am | One Comment

Most of the time, as parents, we encourage our children to do things we already know how to do. We help them with homework we did ourselves many years ago. If we are baseball fans, …

Read the full story »
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 spring.

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.

How to Make a Recycled T-Shirt Bag
September 20, 2012 – 5:00 am | 3 Comments
How to Make a Recycled T-Shirt Bag

It is estimated that with the standards in which we are currently living, our yearly consumption is regenerated by our planet in one year and six months. This “overshoot” is a threat to the well-being of humanity and the health and sustainability of our planet.

I’m No Dance Mom…Enrichment Activities – When Do You Push and When Do You Stand Back?
September 19, 2012 – 6:30 am | 9 Comments
I’m No Dance Mom…Enrichment Activities – When Do You Push and When Do You Stand Back?

From a young age, my daughters have always been involved in extra-curricular activities. I’ve never pushed them or chosen for them, rather given them choices and opportunities to pick.
They played sports for as long or …

The Blind Leading the Blind: How Did YOU Survive Toddler Tantrums?
September 18, 2012 – 6:52 am | 13 Comments
The Blind Leading the Blind: How Did YOU Survive Toddler Tantrums?

Two parents. Two educated, intelligent, common-sense-having parents. In a matter of minutes they are transformed from knowing a thing or two about life and encompassing the ability to problem solve, into two bumbling …

Events: Fall Fest, Touch a Truck, Nemo & More!
September 18, 2012 – 5:59 am | No Comment
Events: Fall Fest, Touch a Truck, Nemo & More!

Boulder’s Fall Fest. Now in its 25th year, Downtown Boulder’s FREE Fall Fest has become one of Boulder’s most beloved community celebrations. This 3-day autumn festival September 21-23, 2012 features food, brews and music with …

Denver Deal: Smithsonian Museum Day, Ace Hardware, Krispy Kreme and more
September 17, 2012 – 11:04 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Smithsonian Museum Day, Ace Hardware, Krispy Kreme and more

Halloween is over a month away, but my daughter is mooning over what she wants to be this year. It started in May when she informed me that she was going to me Marilyn Monroe …

Don’t miss Children’s Hospital Colorado’s presidential debate party for teens!
September 17, 2012 – 6:15 am | 2 Comments
Don’t miss Children’s Hospital Colorado’s presidential debate party for teens!

The first presidential debate of 2012 will take place right here in Denver—at the University of Denver—on Wednesday, Oct. 3. To celebrate the occasion, Children’s Hospital Colorado will host a presidential debate watch party—designed …

Family Volunteer Opportunities: End-of-summer BBQ at Montbello Manor & Rake Up Colorado!
September 17, 2012 – 6:12 am | Comments Off
Family Volunteer Opportunities: End-of-summer BBQ at Montbello Manor & Rake Up Colorado!

Want another great chance to volunteer as a family? Join Volunteers of America for one last BBQ before the end of the summer at Montbello Manor. The Volunteers of America Montbello Manor is an 80 …

New book, “The Thriving Child,” helps parents feed kids with allergies
September 16, 2012 – 7:09 am | No Comment
New book, “The Thriving Child,” helps parents feed kids with allergies

The Thriving Child: Parenting Successfully Through Allergies, Asthma and Other Common Challenges, by Erica Reid (Center Street).
The first time Erica Reid covered her son’s aching ear with a steamed white onion, her music mogul husband, …

7 Ways to Make Your House a Home, Not a Hazard
September 15, 2012 – 6:55 am | No Comment
7 Ways to Make Your House a Home, Not a Hazard

As a mom, you’ve likely become an expert on taking care of your kids when you’re out on the town. Strollers, car seats, sunscreen, band-aids, and cat-like instincts. A powerful combination.
But, what …

Should I bribe my kids for good behavior?
September 14, 2012 – 6:32 am | 8 Comments
Should I bribe my kids for good behavior?

Sometimes your little one may need a little something extra in order to behave as he or she should. It’s important, however, to encourage desired behaviors without leading to incentive abuse.
What are incentives?
According to …