Resources

Below are links that members of our group have found helpful. These include sites within the University Park and greater Denver community as well as other resources. UPark Mothers Club currently has choosen not to endorse any businesses or organizations, and does not have control over any of the materials posted on other websites.

We also have a Favorites List for things to do around town on our Yahoo Group but you must be a member to access this information.

Parenting Resources

• Our UPark Mothers Club Yahoo Group (must be a member to use)
• Get Ideas for Kids
• BabyBunching (Resource for parents of children less than 2 years apart)

Club Favorites Non-Commercial

• www.commonsensemedia.org - helps you determine age appropriate movies/TV/books/music
• www.seafoodwatch.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_health.aspx -  The Super Green list highlights products that are currently on the Seafood Watch "Best Choices" (green) list, are low in environmental contaminants and are good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.  Great to know if you are PREGNANT as well as to feed your kids foods high in omega-3 fatty acids
• www.sandiegozoo.org - for pictures and videos of animals

Club Favorites Semi-Commercial

Fun Free (and Cheap) Things to Do

• Denver Public Library Storytime for babies and for preschoolers at Ross University Library.
• Public Nights at Chamberlin Observatory
• Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve Offers free nature center educational programs and walks for kids at Lookout Mountain
• Roaming the Denver University Ritchie Center
• Rocky Mountain Arsenal - National Wildlife Refuge Offers free wildlife tours and child-friendly nature events.

Local Resources

• City of Denver Public Libraries
• City of Denver Recreation (recreation center locations, amenities and brochure)
• DU Recreation
• Neighborhood DU Liasion Neil Krauss
• Fun and Cheap Activities in Denver (PDF. Kids eat free places on the last page.)
• Jordon's Bistro (Evans & Univeristy) Kids eat FREE all day Sunday
• University Park Community Council (our neighborhood Community Council)

Hospitals

• Children's Hospital of Denver

Schools

• Schools 0-5 used by club members with member contact information.  Our Yahoo Group
• University Park Elementary School
• Merrill Middle School
• South High School Denver
• University of Denver
• Great Schools: A resource for parents beginning the search for a school for their child.
• Savvy Source:  A resource for parents in search of a school for their preschool age child.