Parenting

Bunker Family Photo

Sweeter by the Dozen: Highlands Ranch couple welcomes 12th child on 12/12/12

by Lisa Marshall

At 8:12 p.m. at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Darren and Kerri Bunker welcomed 7-pound, 3-ounce Nola Sadie Bunker into the world on a rare and, many believe, auspicious birthday: 12/12/12.

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Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Spats

by Lisa Marshall

Experts say they’re normal, and can be beneficial if handled right

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Fevers: Myths and Facts

by Suzanne Rogers, DO of Advanced Pediatric Associates

There are a number of common misconceptions about fever which create stress and unwarranted worry for many parents. We interviewed Dr. Suzanne Rogers at Advanced Pediatric Associates about some of the myths surrounding fevers in children. Here is what she had to say:

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FlexJobs, Parenting & Career Balance

Parenting & Career Balance

by Allyson Reedy

Colorado company helps mothers searching for a telecommuting, part-time, freelance, or flextime job better, easier, faster, and safer.

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Apps for new moms

App-solutely!

by Maribeth Neelis

The number of digital apps and online services touting increased productivity, organization and ingenuity is mind-boggling. Here are some of our favorites to help you flourish during the first frazzled months and turn your to-dos into ta-das.

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Travel Less Stress

Travel with Less Stress

by Jennifer L.W. Fink

10 Tips to Take the Stress Out of Family Travel

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Stan Toronto

Miracle from afar

by Debra Melani

Soldier witnesses son’s Colorado birth from Afghanistan

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Dr. Laurel Benson, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Rocky Mountain Pediatric Orthopedics (right), spends time with her precious patient, Stella Alden.

HIP TO PREVENTION

by Debra Melani

Detecting Congenital Defects, Such as Hip Dysplasia, Early Boosts Outcomes for Babies

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Post Partum Depression

Beyond the Blues—Help for Postpartum Depression

by Kristen Bason

Sadness. Anxiety. Irritability. Disappointment. Guilt.

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Sunny Days

by Kristen Bason

Summer or winter, that Colorado sun is a hazard—not just to skin, but to little peepers. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the lens of a child’s eye allows 70 percent more UV rays to reach the delicate retina than in an adult. FYI—a $5 pair of shades works just as well as a...

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