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20 AFTERSCHOOL & EXTRACURRICULAR LISTING Look no further for the best guide for afterschool activities and extracurriculars for each member of the family. 18 WHAT TEACHERS WISH PARENTS KNEW IN 2026 Ever wonder what your kids’ teachers are going through? Classroom expectations, kids’ behaviors, parent communications— here’s what teachers are really thinking. 16 THE OVERSCHEDULED CHILDHOOD In an era of packed schedules and constant striving, families are grappling with where ambition ends and anxiety begins. 14 ACHIEVEMENT KIDS & ANXIOUS PARENTS Competitive sports, academic pressure, and burnout— are we medicating stress or addressing it?
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Easy Back-To-School Traditions To Try This Year What better way to kick off the school year than starting or continuing fun, back-to-school traditions? Slow Travel You don’t have to do a million things in one day. Try these easy (yet still fun) weekend adventures. Back-to-School Anxiety: What Colorado Parents Need to Know Returning to school can be stressful for all ages. Learn the signs, when to seek support, and local resources to help the transition go smoothered. Family-Friendly Fall Festivals Worth Planning For The fall is filled with fun festivals you can take the whole family on—here’s what to know.
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