by Anna Narvaes | Apr 17, 2019 | Tips for Parents
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...
by Anna Narvaes | Feb 5, 2019 | Events & Community, Tips for Parents
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...
by Anna Narvaes | Oct 26, 2018 | Dance, Gymnastics, NinjaZone, Tips for Parents
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...
by Anna Narvaes | Sep 12, 2018 | Tips for Parents
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...
by Anna Narvaes | Jun 18, 2018 | Tips for Parents
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....
by Anna Narvaes | Feb 26, 2018 | Tips for Parents
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...