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Save Cash While Shopping Online

Colorado Parent's tech expert shares four of his favorite money-saving websites.

By Kirk Yuhnke

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.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

Helping Older Adults with Everyday Tasks

Nonprofit organization A Little Help serves the needs of older adults across the Denver metro area.

By Lydia Rueger

Books that Teach Us to Appreciate Family

These stories portray family love through different family structures and circumstances.

By Lydia Rueger

Parenting Burns the Equivalent of 1,179 Burpees a Day

Study shows daily parenting tasks burn more calories than doing burpees at the gym.

By Deborah Mock

Downtown Denver Is Lit This Holiday Season

Step inside the seven-story tall art installation to watch a light show synchronized with holiday music.

By Megan Forgey

Gratitude on the Go

Take a moment to show your gratitude with these helpful smartphone apps.

By Deborah Mock

Books that Encourage Perseverance

This month's Read to Me column shares a selection of books to encourage kids to keep trying.

By Lydia Rueger

3 Smart Tech Devices that Protect Your Home and Family

Colorado Parent's "Tech Dad" shares three smart tools to keep your home safe.

By Kirk Yuhnke

Encouraging Kids to Volunteer

Wish your kids were more involved in the community? Unsure how to motivate them to volunteer? Check out these expert tips.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

My Kids Are Fearful of Active Shooter Drills

Active shooter drills have become commonplace in schools. But what do you do if your child starts expressing fears about going to school? Our expert weighs in.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

Teaching Kids How to Handle Distraction and Multitasking Online

Training children to handle these challenges while studying online will help them become strong internet citizens in the future.

By Lara Krupicka

DPS’ SchoolChoice Gets the Digital Treatment

Denver Public Schools is making school choice easier for families with an online application system called SchoolChoice.

By Megan Forgey

Paw-sitive Impact in Wheat Ridge Middle School

Pirate, a professional therapy dog at Everitt Middle School, happily assists students daily.

By Megan Forgey

Books to Get Kids Excited for Kindergarten

Prepare youngsters for this next phase in their lives by reading these books with them.

By Priscilla Blossom

Target Launches Adaptive Halloween Costumes

Target is making Halloween more accessible with four new costumes in their exclusive Halloween shop, the Hyde & EEK! Boutique.

By Megan Forgey

Don’t Go Trick-or-Treating Without These Apps

These two apps offer helpful tools to make trick-or-treating safe and fun for families.

By Kirk Yuhnke

4 Things We’re Loving this October

From Little Man's newest ice cream concept to a costume contest for young designers, here are four things on our radar this month.

By Colorado Parent Staff

Tips for Sticking to a Halloween Costume Budget

Is your child requesting an expensive costume this year? Follow these tips to keep it within your budget, while also keeping your kiddo happy.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

New Twists on Old Folktales and Legends

These picture books celebrate well-known stories, legends, and folktales, but with a different spin.

By Lydia Rueger

Celebrate the Season with a Fall Bucket List

This creative mom-hack uses chalkboard paint to display a seasonal bucket list for the whole family.

By Deborah Mock

6 Things We’re Loving this September

From a Hello Kitty food truck to an out-of-this-world new play space, here are six things on our radar this month.

By Deborah Mock, Megan Forgey

Expert Tips for Picky Eaters

Is your child a picky eater? Encourage your kiddo to try new foods with these helpful tips from a registered dietitian.

By Courtney Drake-McDonough

Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month in September with these great children's books.

By Lydia Rueger

3D Printing Without Breaking the Bank

Think 3D printing is too far out of reach for your kids? Colorado Parent's "tech dad" introduces parents to an affordable 3D printer they can set up at home.

By Kirk Yuhnke