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New Digs for Denver Zoo Grizzly Bears

Check out Harmony Hill—the new space for Denver Zoo’s two rescued grizzly bears.

By Deborah Mock

Books to Help Develop Empathy

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

By Lydia Rueger

My In-Laws Make Racist Comments In Front of the Kids

Expert advice on what to do if your in-laws say something that doesn’t align with your family’s values.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

Denver’s Latest Ice Cream Destination Lands in Stapleton

Little Man Ice Cream's newest spot, The Constellation, serves up scoops under a 75-foot-long replica airplane wing.

By Megan Forgey

Choose Your Own Mother’s Day Adventure

Six ways to treat yourself this Mother's Day.

By Deborah Mock

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

Upgrade Your Video Calls with a 4K Webcam

Colorado Parent's Tech Dad, Yirk Yuhnke, takes the Logitech BRIO 4K Webcam for a test.

By Kirk Yuhnke

Avoid Family Vacation Misery

Don't let a family vacation be more work than it is fun. Follow these expert tips when traveling with kids.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

In the Neighborhood » April 2019

Helpful news, ideas, and events happening around the Denver metro area this month.

By Christina Cook, Deborah Mock

30 Great Books About Pets

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

By Lydia Rueger

Dealing With the Loss of a Pet

Expert advice for talking to your children about the death of a family pet.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

#ZeroWaste Spring Clean-up

A collection of boutiques around Denver help families reduce single-use packaging and switch to more earth-friendly home and personal care items.

By Deborah Mock

Keep a “Watch” on Your Kids

We took the TickTalk 3 kid’s smartwatch for a test.

By Kirk Yuhnke

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

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

The Space Between: Parenting Two Kids with a 15 Year Age Gap

Years, distance, and custody arrangements separate his daughters, and this dad is wrestling with the differences in parenting.

By Shannon Ogden

Giving Skiers a (Pink) Lift

Sunlight Mountain Resort Mini Mayor Colby Rogers lobbies for a pink chair lift.

By Deborah Mock

Books That Celebrate Cultural Traditions

Recommendations from local book experts and librarians.

By Lydia Rueger

Tech Dad: Keeping Hot Things Hot

Finally, a hot cup of coffee in the morning!

By Kirk Yuhnke

Kids Meal Deals in Metro Denver

Nearly every night of the week, your family can find a restaurant that offers free or low-cost meal deals for kids.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Local Kids Clothing Boutiques

Local boutiques outfit Colorado kids for any occasion.

By Megan Forgey

10 Books to Keep Kids Engaged While Traveling

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

By Lydia Rueger

The Magic of a Cul-De-Sac

One dad’s memories of where the grass was greener, and his quest to get back to it.

By Jeremy Padgett

How to Be a Great Parent Coach

Here’s a list of winning qualities any parent can master.

By Lara Krupicka

10 Cool Summer Deals for Colorado Kids

Check out these summer deals for Denver-area kids and families.

By Deborah Mock

Fighting Off Sibling Squabbles

Friendly sibling playtime is often interrupted by bouts of fighting, name-calling, hitting, or even ganging up on one another. Read this expert advice to help resolve sibling quarrels.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough