By Vicki Little We all want the best for our children. We want them to do well in school, make wonderful friends, grow into responsible adults and have happy lives. If only we could script their lives to work out exactly as we hope. Unfortunately, we can’t. So the only thing we can do(…)
By Vicki Little According to the Program for International Student Assessment, 22 percent of American teens lacked basic financial literacy skills in 2015, with financial literacy being defined as the ability of 15-year-olds to apply their knowledge and skills of financial issues to real-life situations. That is a scary statistic when you consider that Americans(…)
By Vicki Little There is something so amazing about a young child’s creativity and curiosity. The joyous and free way in which they look at the world around them inspires out-of-the-box solutions and stories that would make even the best children’s authors jealous. As they grow, those creative juices tend to flow less and less,(…)
By Vicki Little When children are young, their need for us can sometimes feel overwhelming. We constantly hear, “Mom, watch. Look, Mom! Hey, Mom!” As they grow older, our clingy little sidekicks start moving away from us, declaring their need for independence and privacy. That’s when we find ourselves wanting to say, “Hey child, watch!(…)
By Vicki Little When you notice that your child is struggling, the first thing you want to do is fix it. You want to help, and you want things to move quickly. Sometimes the hardest part about addressing an issue is knowing where to begin and who to turn to. This is especially true in(…)
By Vicki Little College promises to be one of the best times of your child’s life. New experiences, new friends, and newfound freedoms create the perfect equation for a fresh start, complete with memories that will last a lifetime. Those first few years can also bring some uncertainty and homesickness. While those feelings are completely(…)
By Whitney Blakeslee Denver parents, we want to tell you about this FREE family event on July 1st! Summer is in full swing, and my family is already getting out to explore new places, meet new people, and to try new activities to fill these longer days. And air conditioning helps. We are definitely seeking(…)
By Vicki Little If you live in Denver and have a child between the ages of 5 and 18 and you don’t have a My Denver Card, the only question we have for you is… Why not? This card is your child’s “Key to the City,” an opportunity to play, learn, explore and grow. And(…)
