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Holiday Kitchen Safety Tips

Children can safely help out in the kitchen, but parents must pick the right tasks for each child’s age and skill level.

Halloween Safety Tips for Families

Halloween is supposed to be a night of frights — but only the imaginary kind. To keep your kids safe on Halloween, here is a list of our top Halloween safety tips.

Glass Door Fireplace Safety

Learn how to keep your child safe around gas fireplace glass doors.

Decorating Mistakes To Avoid

Christmas decorations can pose fire and poisoning hazards. Keep your holidays injury-free with these important safety tips from Children's Hospital Colorado.

The Power of Car Seats: One Family's Story

See how Children’s Hospital Colorado’s car safety seat technicians worked with a young family to ensure they had access to car seats.

What To Do With Halloween Candy

Get ideas for what to do with extra Halloween candy this year, like send it to the troops or save it for special occasions.

No Chimney Full of Toys? How to Handle Kids' Holiday Disappointment

We asked Dr. Dolgan, Psychologist at Children's, how to manage children's expectations during the holidays. Read what he has to say.

Everyone Skis Except Me. What Should I Do?

Katherine O’Connor, MPH, Healthy Hospital Coordinator at Children’s Hospital Colorado, offers some ideas of how to make the most of you non-ski or snowboard time in the mountains.

Medical Marijuana

What parents need to know about the potential benefits and risks of medical marijuana for children.

Taking Advantage of Quality Family Time

We asked a pediatric expert for advice on spending the right kind of time with kids. Find out how to make the most of this precious, fleeting time.

Is it More Than a Bruise?

Bruises — the skin’s reaction to minor trauma — are common in children. Learn how to tell if bruising may indicate something else in your child.

Positive Parenting Tips from Pediatric Experts

Get positive parenting tips from the pediatric experts at Children's Hospital Colorado.

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