Lydia Rueger

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Bringing Words to Life

Colorado Springs student wins state Poetry Out Loud competition.

By Lydia Rueger

Teaching Trades to Kids With Autism

High school students with autism can receive school credit in auto mechanics, carpentry, and computer science through TACT.

By Lydia Rueger

Exercising Your Civic Health

Warm Cookies of the Revolution.

By Lydia Rueger

Cruisin’ with Kids

Tips and ideas for first-time family cruisers.

By Lydia Rueger

Absolutely Positive

How positive affirmation can (and can’t) help your kids.

By Lydia Rueger

Extending a Hand to Help Girls In Danger

Parents need to educate themselves about sex trafficking.

By Lydia Rueger

New Hare in Town

Local Dad Creates New Holiday Helper, Just in Time for Easter

By Lydia Rueger

Support For All Gender Expressions

Good to Know...

By Lydia Rueger

Local Childrens Author, Denise Vega, Chats About Her New Book

Advice for stubborn bedtime monsters.

By Lydia Rueger

Making Summer Camp Memories

Roundup River Ranch provides summer camp experiences for kids with severe illnesses and special medical needs.

By Lydia Rueger

Cheers for Gluten-Free!

After surviving cancer, a local mom turns her passion for beer into a thriving business.

By Lydia Rueger

Offering Hope To Refugee Families

The Colorado African Organization helps more than 5,000 refugee families per year from all over the world.

By Lydia Rueger

Understanding Your Childs Handwriting Struggles.

When Writing Isnt Right

By Lydia Rueger

Family Communication Central

See how real Colorado moms reduce clutter, meet deadlines, and strive to maintain order in their homes.

By Lydia Rueger

Creating Brain Building Moments

Vroom teaches parents and caregivers how to create brain building moments with kids.

By Lydia Rueger

16 Places to See Sparkling Holiday Lights

Bundle up with the kids and stroll through a wonderland of twinkling holiday lights.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

Nuts for Nutcrackers

Celebrate the holiday season with the timeless tale of "The Nutcracker."

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

Giving Toys To Brighten Kids Lives

Pauls Toys for Hope

By Lydia Rueger

Meet the Newest Disney Princess

Disney's "Moana" opens in theaters on November 23.

By Lydia Rueger

Empowering Youth Through New Ideas

2016 Innovate for Good Winners

By Lydia Rueger

For The Love of Music

Doctor Noize Makes Classical Music Fun For Kids.

By Lydia Rueger

Helping Children With Sensory Processing Disorder

STAR Institute

By Lydia Rueger

Teens Lead Communication about Race and Policing

Teaching high school students how to speak about race, policing and community justice in their own communities.

By Lydia Rueger

Sunny, Fun San Diego for Less!

Create a Budget-Friendly Family Getaway.

By Lydia Rueger

2016 Harvest and Halloween Happenings

October brings a bounty of fun activities celebrating the harvest season and Halloween. From sweet to spooky to scary, there is something for every little ghoul and goblin.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Lydia Rueger

30 Best Things About Raising Kids in Colorado

What parents, education experts, city leaders, urban professionals, mountain dwellers and other locals think is great about raising kids in Colorado.

By Lydia Rueger

Repairing Homes for Single Moms

Be The Gift helps single mom homeowners raise their children in safe, healthy and functional home environments.

By Lydia Rueger

Buddy Benches Give the Gift of Friendship at School

Buddy Benches: a place kids could sit if they were feeling lonely.

By Lydia Rueger

Brightening the Lives of Sick Children

Learn about the Denver chapter of Project Sunshinea New York-based nonprofit organization dedicated to making childrens hospital stays a whole lot brighter.

By Lydia Rueger