Summer has arrived in Colorado, which means garage-sale season is in full swing. If getting rid of an old car seat is on your summer to-do list — or if you’re an expectant parent hoping to save a few bucks by obtaining a secondhand seat — there are a few things you need to know. […]

Summer boredom has started creeping into the house. Knees can only be skinned at the playground so many times. Let’s call it: sometimes you just need a day inside, with quiet times, books, and maybe something to keep those popsicle-stained hands busy for a bit. Good Buy Gear to the rescue! My kids and I […]

Childcare is an issue in the state of Colorado. It can be stressful and difficult to find quality, affordable child care. It is no wonder that many parents look forward to the day when you don’t have to pay for child care. But, how do you know when the time is right to let your child […]

When we brought our first baby home from the hospital, our pediatrician advised us to have her sleep in our room. We put our tiny new roommate in a crib near our bed (though other containers that were flat, firm and free of blankets, pillows or stuffed animals would have worked, too). The advice aims to reduce […]

At the checkout stand recently, a young cashier took notice of my newborn and exclaimed, “Only one month old; you must be having so much fun!” Honesty is important when speaking with people you will never see again, so I let her know that she has it all wrong – newborns aren’t “fun.” The cashier […]

Dreading another birthday party where your kid will receive 20 more plastic toys?  With that in mind, we were trying to come up with an alternative for my son’s 7th birthday.  We talked about options with our son and together we came up with the idea to collect donations for the Wild Animal Sanctuary in […]

A grandmother in Washington state is warning people about a “dangerous” life jacket that she says almost caused her granddaughter to drown. Holly Mueller shared a video on Facebook that’s now been viewed more than 21 million times that shows her granddaughter Marissa wearing a life jacket in the pool with Mueller’s husband, Daniel. When Daniel placed […]

Our little ones love to explore. They learn about the world by exploring the objects and places around them. They touch things, they taste things, they walk into things, they jump off of things, all kinds of exploration. That keeps us parents busy keeping them safe! The National Safety Council has declared the month of […]

Every summer, hundreds of community sites across Colorado offer nutritious meals for no cost to children and teenagers up to age 18 at safe locations. Here’s what you need to know: What are the requirements for my child to receive a meal? Do I have to fill out an application form? There is no application necessary to receive food […]

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, First Lady of Colorado Robin Hickenlooper and Reggie Bicha, executive director of CDHS, recently hosted an event to recognize five families from across Colorado for their dedication to Colorado’s kids in foster care. As recently as last October, CDHS estimated that 1,200 additional foster families are needed in […]