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Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make! In Douglas County School District, students benefit from exceptional academics, dedicated educators and an extrao…
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These Free Printable Cards Make Setting Up Playdates a Breeze
Spending a day at the park or zoo? Are your kids having fun with new friends they've just met?Share your contact information with their parent or caregiver easily with these cute printable play…
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As the weather warms up in Denver, families start thinking about pool days, lake trips, and summer vacations. But before the swimsuits and sunscreen come out, May is the perfect time to focus on so…
Sponsored Discover Douglas County School District
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make! In Douglas County Sch…
Pizza, Pirates & Play-Doh: 10 September Holidays Kids Will Love
Before you fully trade flip-flops for flannel, check your calendar: September 2026 is packed with holiday…
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day - September 13th
Every year on September 13th, we observe Celiac Awareness Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness abou…
Wilderness Awaits: 4th Graders Enjoy Free Access to National Parks
Marvel at our country's history. Listen to wolves howl. Walk among dinosaur tracks. Look up into the…
September 2026 Freebies and Deals: Pizza, Chicken, Queso & More
September brings plenty of reasons to let someone else cook and keep the kids busy without spending much.…
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Leaf Peeping in Douglas County and Beyond
Wondering when the fall leaves will peak in Colorado and where the best spots are for leaf peeping? Look…
Get the 2026-2027 Ski Passport Now for Grades K-6th
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September is National Library Card Sign Up Month
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school y…
How to Make Bingsu Slime (Yes, the Crunchy TikTok One)
At some point, basic slime stopped being enough. Now there are cloud slimes, butter slimes, floam slimes,…
Families Spend $1,500 a Year on Youth Sports. What About Yours?
Families now spend about $1,500 a year on one child’s sports and activities. But nobody feels that…
Art With Anything: How to Make Bubble Wrap Art
I really hate to throw things out when I just know there is something I can create with it (yes, that doe…
10 Healthy Snacks Kids Will Love
As parents, we all know the struggle of finding healthy snacks that our kids will actually eat. It can be…
Park Meadows Turns 30!
For 30 years, Park Meadows has been more than a shopping destination it has been a place where memories…
Be Kind to Humankind Week: 7 Days of Kindness for the Whole Family
Kindness doesn't have to be complicated. A compliment, a helping hand, a little patience, or simply t…
Douglas County Libraries Brew Tour Is Underway
Douglas County Libraries kicked off its annual Brew
Tour on Saturday, August 1, with a lively celebr…
The No-Nag School Morning Routine That Gets Kids Out the Door
By 7:32 a.m. I have usually asked at least one child to put on shoes, brush teeth, find a water bottle,…
Stop Asking 'How Was School?' Try These 35 Questions Instead
Your kid gets in the car or walks through the door, drops their backpack like it personally offended them…
Rev Your Engines at the Castle Rock Touch-A-Truck on August 22
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Sponsored Sometimes Change is Good!
Our minds and bodies like predictability. Knowing what to expect helps us feel safe and in control. When…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
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