All Blog Posts Tagged 'kids' (17)

NEWS RELEASE                                                                                                      April 18, 2022

CONTACTS:        Valerie Lunka (720-379-4630)

                             Debbie Jones (303-868-1804)

DENVER – Among the many organizations providing assistance to families impacted by the Marshall and Middle Fork Fires last December, Clothes To Kids of Denver may be one of the best kept secrets. Now…

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The Denver chapter of the Drug-Free World Foundation travelled for the second year to the Northern Colorado (NOCO) Emergency Preparedness and Family Safety Expo.  The Drug-Free World mission is to everyone—kids and adults—learn the truth about drug use and abuse so they can make the better choice and not take drugs.

The NOCO event is a joint effort between Larimer and Weld Counties and provides the public with a variety of public safety services, ranging from emergency preparedness…

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Hi Everyone,

After much preparation and anticipation Nighthawk Ranch has held its first successful summer session and is now in the middle of its second successful summer session. What makes me call it successful? Well, the first session had all but one camper spot filled and had an overflowing amount of volunteers and (most importantly) the campers had a GREAT time.

The second session has one extra camper and even more volunteers to help out - and, yes, these campers are…

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Hi Everyone,

So, it seems that Colorado is a very generous state. When it comes to providing free camps for kids with cancer, Colorado is probably in the top 3 out of all the states in the US.

Well, now there one more, Nighthawk Ranch, in Guffey, Colorado. Nighthawk Ranch is opening its doors this summer for its first series of free one-week sessions. The camp accepts kids and teens (10-18) in their final stages of treatment or out of treatment. Nighthawk Ranch provides…

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Children - This announcement is for you:



Summer vacation's here.

Hoo-Ray to girls and boys.

You get time off from school,

and time to play with toys.

You also have time to

color pictures and read.

So, why not continue

reading about Peablys.

Through July & August

I have a treat for you.

Instead of one story

each week, I'll give you two.

Log on to my website;…

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We have added classes to our popular Junior Tae Kwon Do Program for ages 6 - 11!

 

For those who can't attend our weekday 4:15 class, we now have evening classes to accommodate your family's schedule.  And as always, Saeng Myong is a NO CONTRACT school!  Membership is monthly, and you can attend as many classes that are available for your rank/age as possible!

 

Visit Saeng Myong's website for more details…

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One of the most complex parts of your body, knees play an important role in allowing you to move. They allow your legs to bend, swivel, straighten and move in many different directions. In order to deliver that great flexibility, knees are made up of lots of moving parts – parts that can be injured and cause pain. In fact, knee pain is very common in children, especially among adolescents who are active and/or participate in sports. So,… Continue

It’s no secret that childhood obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent and, as you may know, childhood obesity has serious health consequences, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, liver problems, bone and joint problems, and psychological consequences.





Many experts blame this epidemic on the “Western diet,” which means a diet high in refined carbohydrates… Continue

Although the breastfeeding-versus-formula debate will probably continue as long as there are new moms, the good news is, your newborn will do well with either formula or breast milk. There are pros and cons with either choice, so you should decide which option works best for you and your baby based on your life circumstances and personal… Continue

Getting your baby to sleep through the night is by far one of the toughest jobs as a new parent. Sleeping through the night is not only an important milestone, it’s an essential part of your child’s physical and emotional development. Here, we “put to rest” some of the most popular myths about getting your baby to sleep.…





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Throughout childhood, kids need a number of vaccinations, also called immunizations, to build up the body’s defenses against dangerous infections and diseases. These immunizations, some of which are a single shot, and others a series of shots over several days, months or years, help keep your child healthy.



Immunizations work by safely introducing a child’s body to the killed or weakened part of a germ that is responsible for… Continue

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make that cracking sound with the bull whip just like Indiana Jones, or how plucking the strings on a guitar makes music? Join us this Saturday, December19th at 9:30 AM when CU Wizard, Professor Steve Pollock will present "Bangs and Whispers: The Physics of Sound and Music"



The FREE show will take place on the CU campus in Duane Physics G1B30.



For more information visit the CU Wizards Web site a… Continue

It's time for another exciting episode of the CU Wizard's show!



Did you know that almost 90 percent of an iceberg lies submerged underwater, or that water expands as it freezes? Well, you can find out the "whys" and "hows" of all sorts of cool factoids like these at the December, 8th, CU Wizards show.



Please join us as CU Wizard Casey Hynes presents "H2O!" and reveals some of the amazing properties of one of life's most important necessities - water.



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Please mark your calendars, Susan Frontczak will continue the series of free CU Wizards shows with /How Math Can Save Your Life!When: Saturday October 24, 2009 from 9:30 am-10:30 am

Where: The University of Colorado, Boulder - Cristol Chemistry 142

Cost: FREE!CU Wizards is held one Saturday of each month during the academic year and covers a wide range of topics. The shows feature demonstrations and experiments and are geared toward science enthusiasts and children in grades five to… Continue

You and your friends are invited to attend a talk by Dottie Lamm, author of "Daddy On Board: Parenting Roles for the 21st Century," on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium. Dottie Lamm is the former first lady of Colorado, the mother of two and grandmother of three. She writes of a cultural shift in the U.S. that has seen fathers play an increased role in families and how parents balance the new roles. She will talk about her book and how parenting has changed… Continue

With exploration and discovery, this preview for our summer camp is full of children making artistic decisions. Children will have fun making joyful music on a variety of musical instruments. Group activities include singing, movement and drama. Every week of the summer camp has a new theme, new songs, new activities, new plays, and so much more. This sneak preview will be a great way to get your feet wet. So whether you just come for the sneak preview or all summer, a fun and joyful time of… Continue

Longmont Children’s Council announced today that it will host a tea-time community open house, April 23, 2009, to honor Mayor Roger Lange and his commitment to early childhood education. In addition to being presented with the Plumtastic Award for Excellence in Supporting Early Childhood Education, Mayor Lange will read the next installment of the Mayor’s Book Club reading series. Classroom tours, student artwork, and curriculum demonstrations will… Continue