Mountain Kids Blog
The Benefits of Building Core Strength Through Play
Having a strong core is essential to overall health, fitness, and mobility. But did you know that weak core muscles can also contribute to problems in the classroom for children? A child who has trouble sitting and standing without support can struggle with poor...
New Friends, Good Times and Great Health At Mountain Kids Summer Classes
Summer feels ages away, doesn’t it? For at least a few more months, dodging ice patches on the sidewalk and enjoying cozy nights by the fireplace will remain a necessity. Flash forward to about 3 months from now. Summer has just begun, and the kids are already bored...
The Growth Behind “Going For It”
My favorite thing as an instructor is to see kids busting out of their comfort zones, and mastering techniques they once struggled with. Kids at MCDA and Mountain Kids come to class with so much excitement about what they're learning. That kind of atmosphere is...
Sweet Valentine’s Day Activities to do With Your Kids
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and kids love to join in for some sweet fun with the family! Here are 5 ideas to try with your kiddos to create your own love-centered traditions this year. Create homemade valentines for the ones you love (or help your...
NinjaZone: Bringing The Perks of Gymnastics to Boys
*Image courtesy of Calelite Kids If you’ve ever suggested gymnastics to your son and received the response, “but that’s for girls!”, you're probably not alone. That’s because stereotypically, some parents and their kids might view gymnastics as a more female-oriented...
Mountain Kids Classes: The Perfect New Year’s Resolution For The Whole Family
Can you believe it’s already time to say good bye to 2018? It feels like just yesterday I was dropping my kiddos off for their first day of school, and now we’re diving into winter break! If 2019 has crept up on you like it has me, then chances are you haven’t...
Keep Your Kids Warm, Safe, and Active With Mountain Kids Winter Camps
As a parent, winter in Colorado can be bittersweet. With the arrival of the first snowfall, you probably picture story time by the fireplace, family ski trips and movie nights. A few hour later your fantasies are interrupted by the familiar sound of your kids running...
5 Ways to Promote The Development of Your Child’s Vestibular System
The vestibular system is an important part of your child’s body. It’s a system of tiny organs in your child’s inner ear that provide their brain with information about where they are in space — up or down, sideways, etc. Understanding where we are in space allows us...
3 Surprising Ways Music Helps Your Child’s Development
Our kids are exposed to music every day…at the store, in the car and during their favorite movies. Music is happening all around us, which is why it might be easy as parents to start taking it for granted. But did you know that Moana or Frozen song your kids are...
3 Reasons To Attend The Parenting Safe Children Workshop
Mountain Kids is dedicated to helping your kids be happy, confident and strong. And one of the ways we do this is by educating our staff in child sexual abuse prevention, as well as offering educational opportunities to the parents and caregivers of the children in...
Throw the Best Birthday Party in Louisville, CO At Mountain Kids!
Sometimes your child’s birthday can creep up on you, and before you know it you’ve got less than a week to figure out a plan. Maybe you’ve done the swimming pool one too many times, and want to give your child and their friends a new experience. Look no further than...
It Takes a Village: How Mountain Kids Gives Back
You’ve probably heard the expression “It takes a village to raise a child.” Here at Mountain Kids, we believe in giving back to that village in any way that we can — and including the participation of our children! From our work with local non-profit There with Care...
A Look on the Bright Side: The Importance of Optimistic Parenting
Between bills, errands, keeping the house clean and diffusing the occasional (or constant) squabbles between your kids, remembering to stay optimistic might feel like an impossible feat as a parent. But it’s worth it in more ways than you might have imagined....
Everything You Need to Know About Summer Activities at Mountain Kids
Summer is just around the corner. Tired of your kids being glued to their iPads, or taking their energy out on your just-cleaned house (or on each other)? Leave it to us to give your kids the creative outlets they need to stay active and engaged this summer! Not only...
Mountain Kids Gives Back: Why We Love There with Care
At Mountain Kids, our business is founded on the philosophy of giving back — giving back to our kids and our communities. And a huge building block of that foundation is our relationship with local non-profit organization, There with Care. What is There with Care?...
The Learning Benefits of Rainbow Riders: Growing Strong Bodies and Brains
If you have a Rainbow Rider at Mountain Kids, you can probably tell from watching your preschooler in action that they’re gaining balance, coordination, agility, strength, patience, speed, social skills and more — all while engaging in imaginative play. What may not...
5 Winter Olympic Champions Who Were Gymnasts first
Photo courtesy of Boston.com Gymnastics aren’t just for aspiring gymnasts. The many benefits of gymnastics have proven to reap rewards in many other sports and physical activities thanks to its mental and physical benefits. Gymnastics helps develop both mental and...
Guest Post: 5 Tips for Keeping Your Children Safe from Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports
Youth professionals have a responsibility to have policies and practices that help keep children safe from sexual abuse. Though it may difficult to talk about child sexual abuse, we know that the more parents talk about it, the less likely it is to happen. Here are...
An Open Letter on USA Gymnastics and Larry Nassar
Dear families, I have a lot to say about Larry Nassar and the negligence of USA Gymnastics, MSU and the United States Olympic Committee. I’m sure many of you are feeling the same way. But before I go any further, I want to take a moment and commend the brave young...
Peace, Focus and Empathy: The Top 3 Benefits to Teaching Your Children Mindfulness
Every family has their meltdown moments. And it's not always just the kids, either - if your family's like mine, every member is guilty of a meltdown every once in a while. Although the tantrums we throw as parents usually look a little different than the tan-trums...
30 Days of Giving Back: Ninja Zone December Kindness Calendar
Here at Mountain Kids, we don’t believe giving back needs to reserve to one or two days in December. We encourage giving back all month long! That’s why we’ve joined forces with Ninja Zone Gives Back with our Toy Drive for Share-A-Gift and Ninja Zone's Kindness...
November and December All-Stars: Our Best and Brightest
Here at Mountain Kids, we believe every child deserves a chance in the spotlight. That’s why we’ve created our monthly All-Star series to showcase outstanding athletes when we notice them shine. From little movers to super stars to ninja warriors, our All-Stars of the...
Give Your Kids the Gift of Experiences This Holiday Season
Every Thanksgiving break, my family works together to declutter our house. We box up toys and books that are ready for new homes. We clean out our dressers and closets and say goodbye to the things we don’t wear anymore. And after all this hard work of getting rid of...
Honoring The Way Of The Toddler
Do you have a little running, climbing, adventuresome tiny person at home? Have you ever wondered if there’s a gymnastics class that might be a perfect for this ball of energy? Maybe you’ve heard of other parents taking their 1 or 2 year-old-to gymnastics classes, but...