Lydia Rueger

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Books to Help Develop Empathy

Local librarians and book experts recommend these children's books.

By Lydia Rueger

Building Community with Colorado Refugees

Project Worthmore has helped 7,000 refugee families gain self-sufficiency in the Denver area since 2012.

By Lydia Rueger

New Denver Art Museum Exhibit Shows the Importance of Play

Explore the role of play in Midcentury American design during Denver Art Museum's newest exhibit. Hands-on elements make the exhibit a fun family outing.

By Lydia Rueger

Books That Show Appreciation for Nature

These recommendations from local book experts and librarians remind us of the impact that nature can have on a child.

By Lydia Rueger

Advocating for Children in Court

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are needed to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children across Colorado and the nation.

By Lydia Rueger

30 Great Books About Pets

Librarians and book experts recommend these great books about all types of pets, conventional and unconventional.

By Lydia Rueger

Support for Abused Children

Bikers Against Child Abuse, an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit, exists to empower victims of child abuse, so they do not have to feel afraid.

By Lydia Rueger

Books That Celebrate Cultural Traditions

Recommendations from local book experts and librarians.

By Lydia Rueger

Support for Children and Adults with Brain Injuries

The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado offers a range of free programs and skills classes to help children and adults suffering from the effects of a brain injury.

By Lydia Rueger

Sibling S.O.S.

Take a look at what’s behind sibling rivalry, and learn strategies to help your kids navigate complicated sibling relationships.

By Lydia Rueger

10 Books to Keep Kids Engaged While Traveling

Books to keep kids’ hands, minds, and bodies occupied on a summer trip.

By Lydia Rueger

Books That Demonstrate Sharing

Local librarians and book experts recommend these 28 books for kids.

By Lydia Rueger

Empowering Shirts for Kids With Cancer

The Yacht family founded BraveHoods in 2013, with the mission of giving a hoodie to a child with cancer for every shirt sold.

By Lydia Rueger

Movie Review: The Kid Who Would Be King

See 20th Century Fox’s modern take on an ancient legend.

By Lydia Rueger

Books to Inspire Young Inventors

Recommendations from local librarians and book experts.

By Lydia Rueger

Bringing Therapy and Exercise Together

Psychotherapist Brittni Fudge offers Walk and Talk Therapy near her Stapleton office, as a way to make therapy more accessible to many parents.

By Lydia Rueger

9 Things to Do Instead of Yelling at Your Kids

Strategies to create a quieter environment with more opportunities for real behavior change.

By Lydia Rueger

Creative Ways to Pay for College

With the high cost of college in our children’s future, “college prep” means more than just taking challenging classes in high school. Paying for school may be the biggest challenge of all. Even if your family hasn’t saved since your child was in diapers, there are smart ways parents and students can still save some cash while working toward their goals.

By Lydia Rueger

Elf The Musical Opens at the Arvada Center

See the family-friendly show that follows Buddy the Elf’s journey from The North Pole to New York City in search of his dad; on stage through December 23.

By Lydia Rueger

Books That Show Kids They Are Loved, Just As They Are

Recommendations from local book experts and librarians.

By Lydia Rueger

Delivering Gifts to Children with a Parent in Prison

Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree program delivers presents to Colorado kids who have a parent in prison.

By Lydia Rueger

Meals and Life Skills for Homeless Individuals

Denver Rescue Mission provides meals and volunteer opportunities to the community.

By Lydia Rueger

Chelsea Clinton Encourages Kids to “Start Now”

Former first daughter and bestselling author Chelsea Clinton talks about her new book, "Start Now! You Can Make a Difference."

By Lydia Rueger

Books That Inspire a Love of Food

Check out these recommendations from local book experts and librarians.

By Lydia Rueger

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.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger