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Creating Inclusive Experiences for All Children

Preparing children for lives where individuals with and without special needs can live, work, and excel together begins where so many things do, in positive social and educational environments. A number of Colorado schools and organizations are busting down barriers and discovering the benefits and challenges of inclusive experiences.

Colorado Parent April 2018

Denver Nuggets National Sports Center for the Disabled clinic

Leveling the Playing Field

Sports clinics inspire individuals with special needs to shoot, swing, throw, and get active.

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Style for All Abilities

Meet Alexandra Connell, the Denver entrepreneur behind Patti + Ricky, an online store offering stylish clothing and accessories for people of all abilities.

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Teens Turn Trash into Fashion

Teens make fashion statements using recycled materials and discarded objects.

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Growing Together

McGarrity Family

Meet the McGarrity Family

Jeff and Sonia McGarrity are raising seven children, three with Down syndrome, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Girl at her desk writing paper

Creating Inclusive Experiences for All Children

Preparing children for lives where individuals with and without special needs can live, work, and excel together begins where so many things do, in positive social and educational environments. A number of Colorado schools and organizations are busting down barriers and discovering the benefits and challenges of inclusive experiences.

Children working on project in flipped classroom

What Flipped Learning Looks Like in the Classroom

How the flipped learning concept has transformed classroom experience for some students and teachers.

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Does Your Kid Have an Exit Plan?

A family exit plan could help your child get out of an uncomfortable situation.

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Tech Dad: Prep for Road Trips

Avoid meltdowns in the car by following these tips, before you hit the road.

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School Success with Special Needs

How kids with autism and sensory processing issues may struggle in school, and what methods can help.

Mesa Verde

Explore Colorado’s Old West on a Family Trip to Durango

From its rich cowboy culture to distinctive Victorian flair, Durango’s history sets the perfect backdrop for a budget-friendly vacation that’s educational, fun, and just a little bit wild.

Child and friend who is a bad influence

Help! My Child’s Friend is a Bad Influence

What do you do in this situation? Kendra Doukas shares expert tips for parents.

Earth Day Books

Books that Inspire Us to Love the Earth

Local book experts and librarians share their favorite books for Earth Day.

Type 2 Diabetes in Kids

Type 2 Diabetes in Kids

What to know about the risks for children and teens.

Children dressed up for the Shakespeare Festival

Let’s Go: DPS Shakespeare Festival

DPS’ annual festival keeps the Bard alive (and lively) with special performances from Denver area students.

Refrigerator Eyes April Fools day prank

Kid-Friendly April Fools Pranks

These silly pranks will have the whole family laughing.

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Kids Decoded: Finsta

Have you heard about this new internet trend for kids?

6 Cute Bunny Gifts for Kids

6 Cute Bunny Gifts for Kids

Spring has sprung! To celebrate the arrival of warmer weather, here’s a fluffle of long-eared cuteness that’ll have every-bunny hopping.

Military families around a campfire

Helping Military Families Thrive

Military families get the chance to reconnect and learn valuable communication skills through Project Sanctuary’s free six-day retreats in Colorado.

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