June 4, 2002
Teen composer unveils first pro ballet score

To 16-year-old Anna Lindemann, pattern is everything. Since early childhood, the Boulder high school sophomore has been drawn to patterns, discovering them in music, science and art, and rearranging and manipulating them to create everything from whimsical, wearable art to surprisingly sophisticated classical music.

Letting go

Things just didn't feel right unless all 250 puzzle pieces were tucked in the world map box, Barbie was neatly dressed in her white plastic belt with the pink hearts and pumps, and the plastic hamburger, seeded bun and lettuce were stacked next to the cookies and milk.

Wait for the right time to discuss money with children, authors advise

Wait for the right time to discuss money with children, authors advise

Family briefs

With hot weather coming and children's summer activities in sight, sports experts are recommending that kids and adults learn about heat-related illnesses.

May 28, 2002
Sports classes get younger as demand rises among parents

Sports classes get younger as demand rises among parents

Many college grads plan return to the roost

Despite the social costs, moving back home has been salvation for the wallets of a growing number of college graduates.

Group touts father-daughter relationships

DULUTH, Minn. — In just a few years, Joe Kelly has gone from being a dad working out of his home to a nationally known spokesman for fatherhood.

Youth briefs

In its February issue, Child magazine ranked the World of Wonder Children's Museum in Boulder 42nd in the nation among children's museums. In the first survey of its kind, the magazine looked at 200 museums, rating them on 44 points related to quality of exhibits and programming, availability and experience of staff, and overall value of museum.

Tips for adjusting

Karen Levin Coburn, assistant vice chancellor for students and associate dean of freshman transition at Washington University in St. Louis, is co-author of the book, "Letting Go: A Parent's Guide to Understanding the College Years." She offers advice for parents when their college student comes home:

May 21, 2002
Kid-friendly equipment, location make family camping, hiking easy

Kid-friendly equipment, location make family camping, hiking easy

Suggested hikes for families

Bald Mountain Scenic Area Pine to Peak Trail, Boulder : (1 mile loop), can be the first peak ascent by little mountaineers who will be rewarded with great views and a wood bench at the 7,160-foot summit. The trail begins with a slight incline. After the trail splits, stay right and follow the Pines to Peaks Trail. To trailhead: From downtown Boulder, go west on Sunshine Canyon Drive (Mapleton Avenue). The parking lot and trail head are on the south side of the road, about 5 miles up the canyon.

Camping tips

Keilty offers these tips for experienced family campers or those venturing onto the trails for the first time with their little ones.

Teens need mom, dad too

Just as many parents of adolescents are thinking the important part of their parenting years is behind them, new research confirms that the job is far from over. According to a recent report by the Harvard School of Public Health, a close relationship with parents is a critical factor in healthy teen development.

For children who talk late, weaknesses may linger

PHILADELPHIA — Among the most exciting moments in parenting has to be a child's first real words — that "mama" or "dada" or "more juice" that often gets dutifully recorded in the baby book.

Encourage your child to speak

Use repetition. Young children like patterns in their routines, play and language. Speak in patterns that vary predictably: "Ernie's running. Ernie's singing. Ernie's eating."

May 14, 2002
Parenting Place offers friendships, support for families

Parenting Place offers friendships, support for families

Women's ADHD gets new notice

Attention deficient / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just for kids. Adults also suffer from this disorder.

Experts say children show empathy early

The headlines capture the horror: A 6-year-old boy is suffocated and fatally stabbed; his big sister and brother seem to be the killers.

May 7, 2002
Fancy dinner, limo now the norm on biggest high school night

"This is the time to remember, 'cause it will not last forever. These are the days to hold on to, 'cause we won't although we'll want to."
— Billy Joel

KidFest set for Saturday in downtown Boulder

Just when you thought you couldn't take one more weekend of trying to keep the wee ones occupied, a welcome diversion is on the horizon. KidFest, a celebration geared toward children 3 to 9, aims to put a twinkle in your child's eye from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Boulder's downtown Central Park.

School tragedies redefining roles of counselors, teachers

School tragedies redefining roles of counselors, teachers

Children discover privacy in hideaways

WICHITA, Kan. — When Hannah Jones wants to get away, she heads to the kitchen.

Working moms need to simplify

I'm leaving work and the phone rings. It's the call I have been waiting for, the one that will make my article complete. It's now or never.

Family briefs

The first-ever physical activity guide for babies, toddlers and preschoolers has been issued, with experts saying that being active is good for the body and for brain development.

April 30, 2002
Groups help kids train for Bolder Boulder

They stretched, jogged around the track several times to warm up, and ran an 8-minute pace for 200 meters six times, slowly jogging in-between to catch their breath.

Using Buddhist teachings to examine relationships

What attracts you to a certain person when you walk into a party? What makes you continually butt heads with a colleague at work?

Dairy group warns parents of calcium crisis

NEW YORK — It's almost second nature for parents to give their babies breast milk or formula and eventually milk. But as children get older and stronger — mentally and physically — nutrition becomes a battle that some parents aren't willing to fight.

April 23, 2002
Preparing a will a somber — but simple — task

Preparing a will a somber — but simple — task

New relaxation badge is a hit with preteen scouts

SAN JOSE, Calif. — After spending the last two months selling nearly 500 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, 11-year-old Jennifer Brown is ready to unwind at a spa.

Girls seek advice from 'Dear Abby' of Girl Scouts

Here are some questions girls ages 9 to 14 recently asked online advice columnist Dr. Mosatche, the Dear Abby of the Girl Scouts:

Sexual predators on minds of parents

As allegations of sexual misconduct by priests reverberate in the Catholic church, the scandal is sounding an alarm to adults about protecting children from sexual predators.

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