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Going green

Becoming a Greener Family

April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Find inspiration through one local mom’s journey to becoming a zero-waste family, and learn simple ways to create a greener life for your family.

Colorado Parent April 2020

Cat on Couch

60 Fun Activities to Do With Kids at Home

Stuck in the house? Check out these fun ways to keep the family entertained.

restroom illustration

Denver Public Schools Provides Gender-Neutral Restrooms

The district’s recent resolution supports student and staff expression of gender identity in all its schools.

Unruly Parents

Tips for Dealing with Unruly Sideline Parents

Follow these expert tips the next time there’s an ornery parent disrupting your child’s sporting event.

Contagion

Talking to Your Kids About Contagion News

Expert advice to prevent young minds from running away with fears.

Carbon footprint

12 Green Habits You Can Implement This Year

A month-by-month guide to trading old wasteful habits for new greener ones.

Sensory Processing

The Ins and Outs of Sensory Processing Disorder

A conversation with Dr. Sarah Schoen from the STAR Institute.

Ninja Nation

11 Places for Kids to Train Like a Ninja Warrior

Check out this list of ninja training gyms in the Denver area and give your kids a new physical challenge with this growing sport.

Freebies

7 Freebies for Colorado Kids

These programs offer the gift of literacy, outdoor fun, and unmatched art education for free.

Books about trains

All Aboard! Great Railroad Reads

Do you have a train-loving kiddo in the house? Stock your home library with these picture books about trains.

Easter goods

Eggscellent Easter Basket Ideas

Stuff your kids’ Easter baskets with more than just candy this year. Here are five festive gift ideas that’ll last longer than a sugar high.

4 Colorado Families Lowering Their Environmental Impacts

Gather inspiration from other Colorado parents to make your family a little greener.

Graduation

Creating Independence Together

For parents of children with disabilities, planning ahead is key to a successful step into adulthood.

Going green

Becoming a Greener Family

April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Find inspiration through one local mom’s journey to becoming a zero-waste family, and learn simple ways to create a greener life for your family.

Easter flower craft

Candy Flower Treats

Spring into the season with this simple craft that turns cardstock and paper straws into cheerful, treat-filled flowers.

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What We Learned

Things that inspired this issue, and what our editors discovered along the way.

Megan's Camp

Great Colorado Camps for Kids with Special Needs

These summer camps offer accessible experiences for Colorado kids.

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