How to Develop Bedtime Routines

How to Develop Bedtime Routines

Getting your children to bed can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Many parents can relate to the nightly struggle that seems to stretch on forever. However, with a bit of planning and consistency, you can create a peaceful bedtime routine that works for your...
Safe & Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Tips

Safe & Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Tips

Sweater weather and pumpkin-flavored everything is upon us. So is finding that perfect Halloween costume for trick-or-treating. While make-believe scares are the order of the season, real ones aren’t so fun for parents. Take some of the spooky danger out of the season...
How To Treat a Child’s Sunburn

How To Treat a Child’s Sunburn

From the playground to the splash zone, kids need some serious sun defense! Even when SPF (Sun Protection Factor) has been applied, kids can turn into mini-lobsters in as little as 15 minutes. This summer, we want to arm parents with the know-how to handle a...
Protecting Against West Nile Virus

Protecting Against West Nile Virus

  The West Nile Virus has become a permanent fixture in the Northern Colorado ecosystem. This blood-borne virus is transmitted by mosquitoes that are active between dusk and dawn. While 80 percent of WNV-infected individuals show no symptoms, about 1 in 150...