There was a time in our country when children were taught about fairness, and that integrity mattered.  I remember hearing phrases as a child such as, “It’s not whether you win or lose but how you play the game.”  This type of thinking led to growing up with a sense of ethics and ideals that […]

How do we raise our children to treat others fairly when they see racial injustice? What are the pros and cons of talking openly about race and racial injustice with our children? What is the price of silence? Researchers have found that to be effective, conversations about race must be explicit, and your messages must be […]

As a Mom of toddler twins and a preschooler, I know fresh air and park snacks will turn any day around. But I’m going to test my mom skills and take our kids to the playground almost every day. Because Colorado parents are crazy like that.  Our parktastic adventure was born after a visit to […]

With the start of fall, the Halloween season is now upon us! To help you get into the spirit of the season – and help you or your daughter find the perfect costume – Mighty Girl has pulled together many resources in our Halloween collections. In their newly launched 2020 Halloween Costume Guide, you can […]

For as long as I can remember, my son has spent his days in school chewing on his sleeves, eating paper, and fidgeting with anything else he can get his hands on. And when he wasn’t chewing on or fiddling with something, he is talking—commenting on whatever was going on, interrupting, yelling, or trying to […]

Kids and teens all over the country are dealing with stress around back to school. Adults all over are working hard to support and help our wonderful youth. This week I feel lucky to be doing an event with Jane Fonda and the organization she founded almost 30 years ago that focuses on empowering youth. […]

If there’s anything I’ve learned during COVID-19 it’s that every family has their own unique set of strengths and challenges pertaining to hybrid or full-time virtual learning.  Parents, schools and teachers are understandably overwhelmed with this educational shift, but I have been so impressed with the MANY resources that are available.  Comcast’s Free Educational Programming […]

Colorado is using more than half the $42 million it received in federal early childhood relief money to cushion child care providers from the coronavirus pandemic’s full financial blow, especially those who serve children from low-income families. While a good share of the money has already been spent, up to $9 million will be used […]

At nine years old, Jahleesa Lawler is one of the youngest coaches for Platinum Divaz, a dance team based in Aurora. She’s been on the team for three years and she takes her role very seriously. “My way of coaching is like sometimes I’m nice, sometimes I get frustrated because they can’t learn the dances […]

Parents of young kiddos: distance learning just got a bit easier, thanks to the support of the state of Colorado! Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Department of Education, and Colorado Education Initiative are partnering with Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPBS, KUVO JAZZ, The DROP) to provide K-3 students, their families and caregivers with direct-to-home remote […]