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Articles By Lindsey R. McKissick: Page 8

Valentine’s Day Plans: Parent’s Night Out

Alliance Française de Denver invites your kids to join an evening full of French learning—while you enjoy a romantic night out.

New Report: Colorado’s Vaccine Rates Fall Short

One in four kids in Colorado are considered under-immunized, according to the latest state report on vaccine-preventable diseases. We spoke to co-author Dr. James Todd about what parents can do to protect their children.

Get Involved: Reading Partners

This organization has partnered with 13 schools in Denver, Aurora, and Sheridan to connect adult tutors with children who need extra help on their reading skills. 

DIY Spa Day

Relax (and reward) yourself at home with goodies from one of Denver’s newest skincare companies.

Sweet Treats: Beaver Creek’s New On-Mountain Candy Shop

Need a sugar rush to help you and your family make it to last chair? Swing into Beaver Creek’s Candy Cabin. 

The Story of the Botanical Sketchbook

A sketchbook passed within the Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration reveals the personal way people view nature. 

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A New Way to Relax During Labor

The state’s oldest birthing center now offers nitrous oxide to help women in labor relax.

Taking the Mess Out of Mealtime

Keep your kids’ food off the floor with the Less Mess Happy Mat. 

The Toughest Comeback

How two-time state champion wrestler Michael Martinez is recovering from a near-death experience—with an eye toward competing again.

Winter Break To-Do: Critter Camp

Kids from third to sixth grade are invited to learn all about animals at the Denver Dumb Friend League’s upcoming Critter Camps. 

Talking to Your Kids About Race: Here’s Where to Start

History Colorado’s “RACE: Are We So Different?” exhibit introduces diversity to children, while guiding parents on broaching the subject with their kids. 

Destination Mars: A Q&A with the Orion Team

What does it take to get Orion ready for flight? 5280 talks with Heather McKay and Josh Hopkins to find out. 

Go Now: Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock

Kids of all ages (and their parents) will be entertained at the park’s recently opened Miller Activity Center—the keystone feature of the $22 million project. 

Ride ’Em All

One season, 24 resorts: one dad’s quest to show his sons Colorado’s ski country.

Where to Take Your Kids This Ski Season

Four Colorado ski resorts beef up the on-mountain family experience.

Ride Along

ICEDot calls for help when you can’t.

Cashing in on the Aerospace Industry

Extraterrestrial missions bring an extra boost to the south Denver economy.

Kids’ Table: Punch Bowl Social

It may be a grownup play place at night, but South Broadway’s hip hangout is the perfect spot to let your kids have fun—while you enjoy a delicious meal. 

Beyond a Mile High

Lockheed Martin’s Orion space craft launches this month, and will eventually head to Mars.

Forget the Politicians: Denver Voters Pick Preschoolers

On Tuesday, Denver voters made a large investment in the future by expanding the Denver Preschool Program until 2026.

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