Megan Forgey

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Fur, Feathers, Scales, and Tails

Is your family ready for a pet? Check out our family pet guide for helpful tips and information about bringing an animal into your home.

By Colorado Parent

Food to Fuel Kids for a Hike

What to feed kids before, during, and after a hike.

By Megan Forgey

8 Hard-to-Recycle Kids Items: And What to Do With Them

Recycling can be easy, but what do you do with those endless boxes of broken crayons or the outgrown toddler mattress sitting in the basement? Here are a few helpful tips to de-clutter your home.

By Megan Forgey

Denver Zoo Welcomes New Amur Tiger and Lesser Kudu Baby

Meet the Denver Zoo’s newest arrivals, Yuri and Winifred.

By Megan Forgey

Movie Review: Captain Marvel

Marvel’s newest superhero movie focuses on the rise of Earth’s most powerful hero.

By Megan Forgey

Say Hello to Denver’s Newest Food Hall, Broadway Market

Head to the Golden Triangle for fried chicken, a DIY beer tap, and more food stalls from Denver’s hottest chefs.

By Megan Forgey

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day on March 11 with a recipe for homemade applesauce you can make in a slow cooker.

By Megan Forgey

Movie Review – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Catch the trilogy’s final installment of Hiccup and Toothless’ adventures.

By Megan Forgey

Local Kids Clothing Boutiques

Local boutiques outfit Colorado kids for any occasion.

By Megan Forgey

Children’s Museum of Denver’s Newest Artist-in-Residence Connects Kids with Color

The Denver native and abstract painter talks about being a mom, using color in art, and how nature informs her work.

By Megan Forgey

Where to Celebrate Black History Month in Denver

Musical performances, exhibits, and tours to celebrate African-American history in Colorado.

By Megan Forgey

8 Ways to Keep Kids Busy Over Presidents Day Weekend

Ideas for entertaining Denver-area kids over Presidents Day weekend, February 16-18.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Megan Forgey

Virtual Reality Enhances Quality of Life for Pint-Size Patients

VR technology allows patients at Children's Hospital Colorado to go fishing, explore the Mayan ruins, and play games, all from a headset.

By Megan Forgey

Super Yum Super Bowl

Deals, specials, and recipes to celebrate the hottest football game of the year.

By Megan Forgey

3 Family-Friendly Documentaries to See Over the Holidays

From Cuba to Africa, to your own backyard, take a real-world adventure over winter break.

By Colorado Parent

Family-Friendly Brunch Spots in Metro Denver

Our top picks for brunching along the Front Range with the whole family.

By Megan Forgey

Movie Review: Mary Poppins Returns

Emily Blunt shines as the magical nanny, Mary Poppins, in the sequel to the 1964 film.

By Megan Forgey

Tonks, a Rare Lemur, Makes Her Debut at Denver Zoo

Strangely adorable, this little aye aye is now available to view in the zoo's Emerald Forest.

By Megan Forgey

Dior: From Paris to the World Strikes a Pose at The Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum's newest exhibit brings the Parisian design house's works to life in a beautifully curated display.

By Megan Forgey

5 Easy Holiday Get-Togethers

You don’t have to get fancy to have a memorable holiday get-together with family and friends. Check out our ideas for simple holiday parties.

By Megan Forgey

Tiffany Matheson Makes Creativity Bloom

The newest artist-in-residence at Children's Museum of Denver hopes to inspire little artists.

By Megan Forgey

13 Unique Denver-Area Storytimes

These storytimes help inspire a child’s love of reading, build early literacy and social skills, and foster inclusivity.

By Megan Forgey

6 Extra Special Santa Experiences in Metro Denver

Santa is making stops all around town this month. He’ll have a little something extra in store at these spots.

By Megan Forgey

4 Family Movies to See this November

The holiday movie season kicks off with a collection of thrilling sequels and reinvented classics.

By Megan Forgey

Visiting with The Okee Dokee Brothers

The Okee Dokee Brothers stopped by the Colorado Parent office to perform a song from their new album, Winterland.

By Megan Forgey

Can Your Car Seat be Used on an Airplane?

Prepare for liftoff with these tips from the Federal Aviation Administration.

By Megan Forgey

Denver Zoo Welcomes Two New Asian Elephants, Jake and Chuck

Have you herd? There are two new Asian elephants at the Denver Zoo.

By Megan Forgey

Preparing Denver’s Youngest Students For Kindergarten Success

Denver Preschool Program expands its resources to help three-year-olds succeed.

By Megan Forgey

Four-Day School Week Introduced in Adams County

Why Colorado School District 27J decided to implement a four-day school week for the 2018-2019 school year.

By Megan Forgey

10 Must-See Booths at Maker Faire Denver

Find booths featuring slime, R2D2 droids, STEM technology, and more at this year's Maker Faire, October 13-14.

By Megan Forgey

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Family Life, Pets

Fur, Feathers, Scales, and Tails

By Colorado Parent

Special Needs

Camping with Disabilities

By Kristina Tober

Stages, Toddler & Preschool

When Toddlers Say No!

By Christa Melnyk Hines

Health, Safety

Support for Abused Children

By Lydia Rueger

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