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Back to School and Acting Up

The new school year just started and suddenly your child is acting out at home. Our expert weighs in on how to address this behavior before it gets worse.

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Avoid Family Vacation Misery

Don’t let a family vacation be more work than it is fun. Follow these expert tips when traveling with kids.

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12 Influential Colorado Moms

The impact of these local moms can be felt in everything from children’s TV programming to state legislation. Here, they share—in their own words—how they pursue their passions while raising their families.

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Fighting Off Sibling Squabbles

Friendly sibling playtime is often interrupted by bouts of fighting, name-calling, hitting, or even ganging up on one another. Read this expert advice to help resolve sibling quarrels.

How to Maintain Family Rules During the Holidays

My kids spend a lot of time questioning our family rules and pushing the limits during the holiday season. How can I address this? Our expert weighs in.

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My Child Doesn’t Like Her Teacher

Expert tips to help your child get through the school year with a teacher she doesn’t particularly like.

22 Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations

From trick-or-treating in downtown Denver to a costume parade, concerts, and a haunted hayride, here’s a roundup of festive Halloween outings the whole family will enjoy.

6 Thrilling Ways to Celebrate Halloween

From a haunted corn maze to ghostly tales on the trail, these outdoor experiences offer spook-tacular fun for all ages.

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5 Old Town Trick-or-Treat Events

Celebrate Halloween a little early with these safe daytime trick-or-treating options.

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