If your family is anything like mine, there is one thing you have done exceedingly well during quarantine: defaulted to your screens whenever you’re bored.  I’ve tried not to stress too much about it…after all, we’re in the middle of a global pandemic and so many of us are just trying to get by. But […]

Year after year the challenge of gaining admission into a top university increases. To many, the possibility of getting into their dream school seems like a dream, but with the right tools and support, it’s entirely achievable. Breaking down the expectations of university admissions, admissions officers want students that are not only strong academically or […]

I have been planning to write suggestions for types of things kids and teens might want to do on and off screens this summer. However, I found that it was hard to sit down and write because I could not bear to write about little, carefree activities. What got me typing right now is thinking […]

This whole crazy idea was born when Photojournalist Anne Herbst and I finished shooting a story at Jefferson Junior/Senior High School in Edgewater in May 2018. The story was about their annual tradition of having the graduating seniors visit Jefferson’s feeder schools to inspire the younger students to reach that attainable goal of graduating. While […]

The racial injustice and anguish we are witnessing in our communities and in the media every day has left many parents grappling with how to talk about racism, hate and inequality with their children — topics that adults often feel are uncomfortable and difficult to discuss even amongst themselves. Especially with the ongoing news coverage, […]

If Colorado schools return to classroom instruction in the fall, it could look very different, with temperature checks, face masks, and very small class sizes. The Colorado Department of Education included these requirements in guidance it issued last week that are designed to help school districts decide whether to open and if so, how to do […]

Breaking news: Summer isn’t canceled. Sure, it may look a bit different in the times of COVID-19 but there will still be plenty of outdoor and indoor fun for kids of all ages.  With the help of our readers (yes, that’s you!) Mile High Mamas has compiled a list of fun activities in the Denver […]

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States, educators have had to adapt as quickly and swiftly as possible. Schools have moved instruction online, extracurriculars have been paused, and standardized tests have been postponed and canceled. Many students are using their time at home and their coming summer vacation to get ahead of the […]

As a parent, I’ve had to navigate hundreds of unanticipated situations. I’ve uttered scoldings I never thought would be necessary, including “Don’t lick street signs,” and “We always wear underwear to school.” I’ve offered support as they changed schools and sustained concussions. I’ve even seen them through a divorce in which we all demonstrated great […]

The buildup to graduation starts when Class of 2020 seniors are just little kids. “Those 12 years lead up to this kind of big ending, and to miss out on that big ending is definitely really sad,” said Ponderosa High School senior Shaye Springer. Ponderosa High School is located in Parker near Parker and Bayou […]