I just moved cross country and I took this opportunity to clean out some old bins in my kids’ rooms. Well to be completely honest, I didn’t WANT to clean out the bins, but my daughter decided that as...
One of my favorite things about summer is having more free time with my kids. One of my least favorite things is not knowing what to do with that free time! I'm sure you know the feeling -realizing that...
Ah, the glorious teen years. The magnificent, insanity inducing ages between 13 and 19. And in our case, my 21-year-old son is making me re-think the idea that 19 is the end of this phase. Experts say brains don't...
There have been a lot of big changes going on in our house in recent months.
My son got his first job. He learned to drive and got his license. He had his first girlfriend and first heartbreak. This fall,...
Sometimes plans don't work out quite the way we, well... planned them.
We had a different plan for Christmas this year than what we ended up with. But maybe, just maybe, it all worked out the way it was supposed...
My first and only child is currently deep in the throes of puberty. For my daughter, it started around age 8 and will end by the time she’s 14, as it does for most girls. I knew puberty was...
It’s back to school time! Or is it? If your child has graduated high school, this time of year can feel really confusing whether they have plans to go to college, move into the workforce, join the military or...
I am a mom of five kids, aged 8-14. And I feel fortunate to live in a school choice state, where we can decide what is best for each child. Three of my children attend the nearby elementary school....
Lately, I’ve been trying a lot of new things. I’ve been listening to new music, shopping different stores, and watching all kinds of new shows on TV. I’m actually making these changes by choice. See, my daughter is now...
It’s that time of year again! Parents and kids alike feel like the summer has gone too fast. Let me tell you though, no one feels more like the summer lasted for no time at all than the teachers.
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In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
