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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Mile High Mamas: 'Tween review of "The Hunger Games" and recalling potty training

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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'Tween review of "The Hunger Games" and recalling potty training

Heather's 11-year-old son shares his review of the film "The Hunger Games." His take: In my opinion, this is the best movie I have ever seen in the theaters. The book was better than the movie. I will always be a book-lover over the movie.

For some kids, potty training is easy. But for other parents, it's a harrowing, frustrating experience. Regardless of what side you fall on, you will laugh at Amber's reflective Postcards from the Edge (of the potty training seat). Be sure to weigh in on what worked (and didn't work) for your kids.

Think all the education budget cuts aren't impacting your children? You'll think again after reading this easy-to-understand article that also includes practical actions you can take.

With eight children, Gretchen is uniquely qualified to answer the question: When is the best season to have a baby? From the ease of onesies in the summer, to the concern of influenza in the winter, this post outlines the joys and annoyances that every season bestows on your new bundle.

Family Events
Are you interested in learning how to parent using Love and Logic? Do you have communication problems with your teen or want to know how food impacts your child's learning. Check-out these FREE classes!

Spring has sprung and some local seniors need your help. Join Volunteers of America for this April's Family Volunteer Project, "Spring Clean-up for Seniors." Volunteers will be assigned to a senior's home to help with light yard work (weeding, raking, mowing, trimming bushes, etc.) This project is a HUGE help to homebound senior clients.

Contest
If there is one must-attend event for kids in Colorado, the LEGO KidsFest April 27-29 at the Colorado Convention Center is it.

One grand prize winner will receive four tickets to the VIK (Very Important Kids) Preview event on Friday and four runners up will receive four tickets each (so that's 16 tickets up for grabs) to the LEGO KidsFest session on Friday.

Event details: KidsFest offers hands-on educational fun for all ages with millions of LEGO bricks, not to mention construction zones, dozens of life-sized LEGO models and displays, LEGO Ninjago and LEGO Games, group builds such as Creation Nation, live LEGO Master Builders and so much more. Go here to enter.

Denver Deals
The 2012 NCAA Women's Final Four starts FRIDAY and even if you're not planning to attend, there are plenty of free events your family will love. Tourney town is the center of FREE events with exhibits, a free Jewel concert and so much more. Also, don't miss Skyline Park's FREE basketball clinics.

Extra! Extra!

Do you have a sensitive child? You'll want to read about this mom who wanted to make her son tougher tougher, more resilient because she didn't want him to get hurt. Find out how she has changed her tune in To The Gentle Giant From A Mom Who Sometimes Gets It Wrong.

Parents take note: New FDA sunscreen rules require more protection, fewer claims. Find out about the changes and how to best protect your family from the sun.

It's not too late to check-out our two features on spring break: Denver's backyard is full of budget-minded spring-break fun and how to plan, volunteer or just explore your area (activities are divided up by region).

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