Mountain Kids Blog
Fight Illness Better by Staying Active
The arrival of winter means cozy nights by the fireplace, building snowmen in the front yard, and holiday cheer. There are so many things to look forward to! But with winter also comes the arrival of cold and flu season. And who would want to ruin the wonder of winter...
3 of the Best Ways to Give Back as a Family
Everywhere you look, there are stress-busting recommendations: bath bombs, yoga classes, herbs and supplements. And it makes sense — between worrying about the health of ourselves and our loved ones, managing remote work and schooling, and going a little stir crazy...
3 Powerful Reasons Why In-Person Learning is Best
As if being a parent doesn’t already come with a million choices to make every day, 2020 has really put our decisiveness to the test. One huge decision has been looming over all of us: Do I take the risk of sending my child to in-person education? When it comes to...
Top 10 Reasons to Join us for National Gymnastics Day
One of our favorite holidays is just around the corner…National Gymnastics Day! On September 19, 2020, gymnastics enthusiasts all over the country can come together (not literally — keep that mask on!) to celebrate a sport that’s not only loads of fun, but healthy for...
6 Expert Ways to Encourage Independence in Your Child
As parents, we all want our children to grow up into responsible, independent adults someday. And as it turns out, nurturing your child’s independence isn’t just about giving yourself some relief as a parent. It also has long-term positive health effects for your...
The Importance Of Sleep And How To Help Your Child Get More Of It
No one told me being a parent would come with so much advice. There seems to be input on everything — from what material my kids’ toys should be to what they should eat to the length of their shoelaces! While much of this advice can be well intentioned — even helpful...
The Exciting Benefits of Virtual Learning
While it can be hard to see the bright side during these changing times, there are still plenty of things to be grateful for. Warm weather, the health of ourselves and our family — the list goes on. Most recently, we’ve been grateful for the opportunity to bring...
Tips to Teach Your Kids Hygiene & Healthy Living
While these may be uncertain times, it’s becoming clear what truly matters in life: family and health. We’re all spending more time with our families, and want nothing more than to keep them safe and healthy. Coronavirus has taught us that in order to do so, it’s...
Get Active with Our Virtual Dance, Gymnastics, and NinjaZone Classes!
Are your kids getting a little bit stir-crazy? We’d have a hard time believing you if you said no! One of the reasons we started Mountain Kids in the first place was to give energetic children a positive and healthy way to play. As soon as we decided to suspend...
3 Exciting Earth Day Books and Activities for Kids
Many of us have spent the last few weeks cooped up inside while we take safe social distancing measures. And if your family is like mine, you might be feeling a little stir crazy. With school and gyms closed, sports events cancelled, and your kids having to stay away...
Update 4/10/2020 : Mountain Kids/MCDA
Update: 4/10/2020 Dear Families, We miss you, we miss your energy and your smiles, the failures and the wins, we miss the hard work and perseverance, we miss your kids! We are yearning for the day we can resume our classes and are working hard behind the scenes to...
Get Your Kids Moving With These Fun Indoor Activities
Most of us love a cozy snow day here and there. There’s nothing like skipping the commute to work and school, playing in the snow, and warming up afterwards with some cocoa and a little guilt-free screen time. But the tune changes when a snow day becomes a snowy...
The Surprising Ways Volunteering Benefits Children
At Mountain Kids, we believe a community is a place where people of all ages are supported. And it should be a place where everyone can find ways to give back. Not only do we think building healthy communities is an “all hands on deck” situation, but we’ve seen the...
Blast Off Into 2020 with a Family Vision Board
It’s the end of the year and you’re probably already envisioning the new you for 2020. Unfortunately, there’s no magic New Year’s spell that helps you break all your bad habits. That takes work, envisioning, and a good support team. And what better support team than...
Say Goodbye to Cabin Fever with These Colorado Winter Adventures
Winter is here, and you know what that means…blustery days sitting by the fire, watching your favorite holiday movies, and maybe even some extra reading time if you can find some peace and quiet. All of this probably sounds amazing until about day 3, when your kids...
Warm Up Your Winter with 6 Family-Friendly Performances Around Colorado
Winter is approaching, and if you and your family want to avoid cabin fever (of course you do!), it’s time to start planning some cold-weather fun. If you’re looking for something to do that’s warm, entertaining, and educational, be sure to add live performances to...
3 Surprising Benefits to Taking Your Kids to Live Performances
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and think about the first time you ever saw a live performance. Maybe it was a play, a musical, a concert, or a circus. Can you remember the awe you felt watching those stories unfold on a big stage? How about the way all your...
Empathy, Connection, and Confidence: 3 Ways Dance Aids Emotional Development
Who doesn’t love to dance? There’s nothing like swaying and stomping to the beat of your favorite music. And if you’ve got young kids, chances are when you turn on their favorite song, they’re total naturals. What is it about dance that so easily prompts movement and...
3 Ways Morning Exercise Can Help Your Child in the Classroom
Want to give your kids an extra brain boost for their day? Consider a morning exercise routine to keep them energized and focused for the rest of the day. I know what you’re thinking: “Oh great, yet another agenda item to add to our crazy morning routine. It’s hard...
Cure End-of-Summer Boredom With These 4 Colorado Adventures
The last bit of summer is always bittersweet. On one hand, between BBQs, bike rides, and time with family, maybe it feels like summer flew by. On the other hand, maybe you’ve checked off all the boxes in your summer fun list, and now your kiddos are getting a little...
Body, Soul & Mind: How Mountain Kids Louisville Classes Help Your Preschooler Thrive
Anyone who’s had a preschooler knows how quickly they seem to grow up, and how much they learn in such a short period of time. Every time you blink, they seem to have picked up a new word or skill. The craziest part is, we don’t even know the half of it! Preschoolers’...
5 Ways Dance Helps Children Experience the “Flow State”
Picture a time you’ve felt “in the zone.” Maybe it was that time you rocked a presentation at work, or were absorbed for hours in a great novel. Now imagine times you’ve recognized this state in your children — seeing it on their face before they scored their first...
Confidence Starts at Home: 4 Do’s (and Dont’s) To Help Your Teen Overcome Body Anxiety
Being the parent of a teenager comes with a whole new set of joys and challenges. You love that they’re more independent and letting their personalities shine. But as a parent, you can’t help but worry every once in a while. They have new interests, new friends and...
Mountain Kids Wins the Inspiration Award from There with Care
At Mountain Kids, we believe in giving back to our community. As a testament to this value, we’ve partnered with the non-profit organization There with Care since 2012 to help support their cause. There with Care is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting...