For most people, home is a place where they can relax and feel comfortable. This is one of the main reasons why pediatric in-home therapy leads to greater success than therapy that takes place in an office setting.  Taking the time to prepare your child to go to an appointment, combined with the introduction of […]

The free toy lending library specializes in educational, creative and instructional toys for kiddos up to the age of eight The Northwest Denver Toy Library is back in action! The free toy lending library is open Saturdays from 10-noon in its new Edgewater location: 2497 Fenton Street. Your littles can check out a whole array […]

If there’s anyone who knows technology, it’s Comcast and we are thrilled to be partnering with them the next several months to bring you tips and tricks for parents of kids of all ages from a Denver mom like you – Alysen Cowan. Alysen is a Director on the Sales and Marketing Team in the […]

Understandably most young people are on screens a ton right now. Thank goodness there are all sorts of great things made possible via screen time.  But, what are the potential costs of loads of certain screen time activities on their brain health and mood?  Are there ways to implement changes to their tech time that […]

Run, don’t slooooowly walk to see the Denver Zoo’s new sloth habitat at the Denver Zoo!  Let’s face it: few species have captivated guests’ attention and adoration as much as its Linne’s two-toed sloth family. Charlotte Elliot and their offspring—including the world-famous Wookiee—are among the Zoo’s most asked-about and sought-after species. The pair are now being reunited in a new habitat […]

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. While clicking these links won’t cost you extra money, they help us keep this site up and running. See our disclosure policy.  Chores are often thought of as tiring and tedious. They are seen as the duties one must complete before doing something that’s actually fun, relaxing on the couch, or […]

KidzToPros offers a range of popular STEM, arts and sports summer camps for kids from Pre-K to grade 12. Some of a child’s favorite experiences come from participating in summer camps. At KidzToPros camps, kids can explore a variety of topics in a fun and engaging environment. Strong partnerships with Colorado schools allow KidzToPros to […]

This week, I joined my 5-year-old daughter for the social-emotional learning component of her virtual school day. She and my son are enrolled in our local public elementary school, which is fully virtual through at least January. The school has set aside 10 to 20 minutes a day for focused social-emotional learning, including practicing mindfulness skills, learning […]

Is reading and walking early good for kids? Did you know they can actually be a sign of sensory processing problems affecting brain development? Reading and walking are big stepping stones that parents look forward to in the development of their children.  As a Denver Pediatric Chiropractor, we regularly educate families that if certain stepping […]

Meet Isak Heartstone. He’s the much-loved 15-foot-tall wooden troll sculpture that originally had been built for the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts by Danish Artist Thomas Dambo, known around the world for bringing awareness to recycling by making art from trash. Isak now lives on the Trollstigen Trail on the south end of Breckenridge, wowing […]