Parents Resources

The Southeast Service Center office of the Red Cross Mile High Chapter offers classes, demonstrations, and services to the Rocky Mountain region.

The goal of the Parenting Place is to relieve isolation, reduce the stress of parenting by providing outreach and a place where families can receive support, education, and develop a sense of community.

Parenting Place is a private, non-profit organization that provides many services, including age-based support and play groups, language-based groups, single moms support group, referrals to other parent resources, home visits for new parents, and child development information.

Services are provided throughout Boulder County.

The North Area Service Center office of the Red Cross Mile High Chapter offers classes, demonstrations, and services to the Rocky Mountain region.

In addition to performing its standard duties of responding to emergencies, Fire Station 5 also hosts Car Seat Safety checks in the parking lot on select Saturdays during the year.

In addition to performing its primary duties of responding to emergencies, Westminster's Fire Station 1 also hosts community events.

The Holistic Moms Network (HMN) is a national support organization for anyone - moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, or parents-to-be - interested in raising children using natural health and mindful parenting techniques.

The organization and its website offer support and information on topics such as natural therapies, organic foods, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, homeschooling, cloth diapering, fighting commercialism, environmental conservation, etc.

HMN currently has one chapter in Colorado, serving the Denver metro area. Each chapter holds regular monthly meetings; visit the website for a schedule and additional contact information.

Memebership to the Holistic Moms Network is $35 per year. Membership forms are available online.

The Hangout Learning Center is a community center designed just for home school students and their families. With access to a great outdoor space, two gymnasiums, an art center, computer lab, game room, and play room, in addition to monthly classes, the Hangout can be considered a recreation center, a home school support center, an ongoing home school group and community center all wrapped up in one. Students and their parents can come away with group socialization that is sometimes hard to find amongst home schoolers. The Hangout can also be scheduled for special events in the evenings and on weekends as desired.

Like a virtual children's art museum, Artsonia is an online collection of kids' artwork from around the world. Kids can take the masterpieces they've created and upload them onto the website. Family and friends can then visit the artwork and participate in activities that allow them to take an active role in a child's art education, even if they live far away. There is no cost to participate, and Artsonia currently has artwork from children in over 100 countries.

There is no cost to participate and the site includes artwork from children in more than 100 countries. Artsonia is a young, Chicago-based company, and was recognized by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) in 2005 for its outstanding contribution to art education in the United States.

Homeschoolers can also find a variety of complete lesson plans created by art teachers. And many artsy gift items available for sale online.

For the middle-of-the-night gotta-have-some-cough-syrup kind of emergency - Walgreens has a full service pharmacy and a good selection of over-the-counter medications.

Stores also carry an eclectic collection of items including health and beauty items, toys, seasonal items, party supplies, packaged candy, and much more. Most stores also have one hour photo/digital developing.

A 157-bed facility where medical and technical expertise is combined with highly personalized care resulting in the best possible healthcare experience. Located in Thornton, the campus features two medical office buildings, a 26-bed emergency department, state-of-the art cardiovascular services, and a range of women's services.

Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center is a major HealthOne medical center located in central Denver.

Super Suppers is an answer to the age-old question, "What's for Dinner?" The store staff handles the shopping, chopping, and mopping, allowing you to visit the store and follow easy recipes to prepare either six or 12 delicious, chef-designed entrees to take home and freeze. You can schedule preparation sessions in advance online or by phone. Better yet, grab a bunch of friends, make it a social event, and schedule a meal preparation party. Walk-in prep times are also available. Visit the website for a current calendar.

If you're too busy to do any of the prep work, Super Suppers can still be the answer with a call ahead pre-order option and the on site Grab 'n' Go freezer, stocked with pre-assembled entrees, sides, and desserts.