Tweens & Teens : Page 2

Books Written by Kids

Inspire young authors to write their own stories with these 12 books written by kids.

Summer Job Opportunities for Teens

Job and volunteer positions have been posted for many of Denver’s biggest summer employers, and teens can start applying now.

Colorado Parent Staff

Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs

Is your child interested in starting their own business? Help them get started with these expert tips.

Courtney Drake-McDonough

Tips for Talking to Kids About Puberty

Is it time to talk to your child about puberty? Follow these expert tips to help conversations about the topic go more smoothly for both you and your child.

Courtney Drake-McDonough

7 Journals to Inspire Kids in the New Year

Fun journals to get kids in the habit of writing, sharing, and reflecting on a little something every day.

Christina Cook

Denver Teen to Play Violin Solo in Great Russian Nutcracker

Seventeen-year-old Andrea Liu of Denver tapped for solo violin performance with Moscow Ballet on December 14.

Emma Athena

Help! My Teen is a Holiday Grinch!

As kids age, they may lose interest in your family’s holiday traditions. Follow these expert tips to keep the holidays merry, while still respecting your teen’s needs.

Courtney Drake-McDonough

Inspire Your Teen to Start the College Search

If you have a reluctant teen who isn’t motivated to take the next step toward higher education, follow these tips to help inspire them.

Priscilla Blossom

Preserving the Stories of Senior Citizens

At just 14, Rebecca Chapman—now a senior at East High School—started the nonprofit, Stories Worth Saving, to preserve the life stories of the older generation.

Lydia Rueger

Temple Grandin Encourages Kids to “Make Things”

The professor and author living with severe autism advocates for valuing different kinds of minds.

Lydia Rueger

Talking Fandom with YA Author Ashley Poston

We sat down with Ashley Poston—author of “Geekerella” and “The Princess and the Fangirl”—to chat about her newest book and her advice for young readers.

Megan Forgey