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As promised, here are some resources for low-cost, family friendly movies throughout the summer! Once again, thanks to Deahna Visscher who graciously created this list and shared it for the benefit of the community! Please email me if you are interested in receiving a full copy of the list!
Denver- Northfield- Harkins Kid Summer Movie Program Mon-Fri at 9:45 am http://www.harkinstheatres.com/summerMovieFun.aspx http://www.harkinstheatres.com/artifacts/SMF%202012/SMF2013-Calendars_5-27_$5.png Northfield 18 at I-70, Exit Quebec MOVIES: 10 movies for $5 Tickets on sale at participating theaters. Week 1 May 27-31 Mirror Mirror Week 2 June 3-7 Hotel Transylvania Week 3 June 10-14 Madagascar 3 Week 4 June 17-21 The Lorax Week 5 June 23-28 Ice Age 4 Week 6 July 1-5 Rise of the Guardians Week 7 July 8-12 Charlotte’s Web Week 8 July 15-19 Megamind Week 9 July 22-26 March of the Penguins Week 10 July 29-Aug 2 The Pirates Denver- Movies at Skyline Park http://downtowndenver.com/Life/WhattoDo/SkylinePark/MileHighMoviesinSkylinePark/tabid/266/Default.aspx Check out the Southwest Movies at Skyline Park! All movies begin at dusk in Skyline Park at 16th and Arapahoe. Come early to snag the best seats. Pets (on leash) welcome. This series is in cooperation with Denver Parks and Recreation and the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. July 6 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (G) July 13 A League of Their Own (PG) July 20 Lion King (G) July 27 Finding Nemo (G) August 3 Father of the Bride (PG) August 10 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG13) August 17 ED (PG) August 24 Hotel Transylvania (PG) Denver- Stapleton- Movies at Founders Green Fridays June 14 to August 23 (bonus Dec 6)- starts at dark http://community.stapletondenver.com/community http://community.stapletondenver.com/community/whats-happening/movies-markets-more June 14 Fri Moonrise Kingdom June 28 Fri To Kill a Mockingbird July 12 Fri Sandlot August 9 Fri Brave August 23 Fri Oz, the Great & Powerful December 6 Fri Elf starts at 6:30pm Regal Family Film Festival – every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am (various locations) http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx Welcome to the 2013 Regal Summer Movie Express! Below is a list of participating locations and start dates. Each location will host the Summer Movie Express on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10am for nine weeks. Admission is $1 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. Week Title Rating Start Time 1 The Three Stooges PG 10am 1 Ice Age: Continental Drift PG 10am 2 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days PG 10am 2 Parental Guidance PG 10am 3 Mr. Poppers' Penguins PG 10am 3 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked G 10am 4 Monte Carlo PG 10am 4 Rio G 10am 5 Coraline PG 10am 5 ParaNorman PG 10am 6 Dr. Seuss' The Lorax PG 10am 6 Big Miracle PG 10am 7 Yogi Bear PG 10am 7 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island PG 10am 8 Racing Stripes PG 10am 8 Happy Feet Too PG 10am 9 African Cats G 10am 9 Chimpanzee G 10am Regal SouthGlenn Stadium 14 6901 S. Vine St. The Streets At Southglenn Centennial, CO 80122 UA Greenwood Plaza Stadium 12 8141 E Arapahoe Rd Englewood CO 303-741-2130 UA Denver West Village Stadium 12 14225 West Colfax AvenueLakewood CO 303-278-1943 UA Meadows Stadium 12 9355 Park Meadows Drive Littleton CO 303-706-9934 UA Twin Peaks 10 1250 South Hover St Bldg. 1, Suite D, Longmont CO 303-651-2434 Regal Colony Square Stadium 12 1164 W. Dilllon Road Louisville CO 303-926-0662 Regal River Point Stadium 14 3565 South Platte River Drive Sheridan CO 303-761-6653 Ahh, summer. The season kids yearn for and the season parents often dread. Have you ever found yourself wondering "how can I keep my teen busy over the summer?" or "how do I make sure my teenager stays out of trouble?" Below are 5 suggestions to help your teen have a fun and safe summer vacation!
1) Allow time with friends Spending time with friends is likely at the top of your teen’s list of favorite things to do. Allowing your child to spend time with friends is important. Also important is getting to know your teen’s friends and their parents. Have your child invite their friends over to the house. Drive or accompany the teens to an event. Both are ways for parents to get to know their child’s friends. Finally, enforcing rules around acceptable activities and curfew will help your teen spend safe and enjoyable time with their friends. 2) Stick to a schedule Most people love sleeping in, and no one loves it more than the teens in your life! There is something wondrous about crawling into bed, not setting the alarm, and waking up when your body is ready. However, imagine how difficult going back to school in the fall will be if your teen spends the summer staying up late and not rising until mid-to late morning? The National Sleep Foundation states that the average teenager requires 9 ¼ hours of sleep to function at their best. While school performance is certainly a part of a teen’s healthy functioning, it is not the whole story. Getting enough rest is integral to your teen’s ability to maintain a healthy attitude (mood) and body. See the full NSF article here. Help your teenager feel their best by setting a summer schedule at home that allows time for work, time for fun and time to get enough sleep! You'll be thankful you did when the first day of school arrives! 3) Follow the rules Teenagers thrive when they have a structured schedule to follow. Why? Experiencing structure and rules at home are how children and teens learn to follow society’s laws and the rules/expectations they will be subject to in school, jobs, and so forth. Just because it is summer and your teen does not have to be up early for school does not mean they automatically get to stay out late, skip chores and do what they want. Parents should enforce the house rules, give consequences when necessary and reward good behavior. Consequences should be reasonable and enforceable. Rewards should also be practical and feasible for the family. Rewards do not need to be monetary but can include extra free time doing an activity of choice or a special activity with the family or friends. Additionally, genuinely praising your teenager is a very powerful reward that can help strengthen your relationship with them and develop positive self-esteem. Check out this article from WebMD for more information on praising children of any age! Here is another resource for praising older children and teens. 4) Keep their brain and body busy Many teens may not want to be involved in a structured summer activity. However, this does not mean they should simply spend their summer sleeping, eating and playing video games! There are many ways to keep your teen active both in the home and in the community. The website Parenting a Teenager suggests that parents encourage teens to find a summer job, volunteer and stay active. Teens can also help with projects assigned by parents, other family members or neighbors. Doing yard or housework can help teens stay active. It also helps keep their parents happy! Joining a sports league, recreation center or YMCA are other ways for teens to stay active and healthy! Reading, going to the library, visiting a museum or joining a club can help your teen keep their brain active while they are out of school. 5) Spend time with them Spending time with their family is not a preferred activity for most teenagers. They are at a time in their life where peer relationships and feeling independent are increasingly important. However, teens that spend time with their parents experience a number of benefits including improved academic success, stronger emotional bonds with family members, lower rates of violent behavior and drug use. See Familyfacts.org for more information! Spending time with your teen allows them to ask questions, seek advice and share information about what is going on in their world. It is also a time for parents to ask questions and assess the physical and emotional health of their teen. Finally, it is a great way to have fun and create lasting family memories! I wish your family the best over the upcoming summer vacation! If you have concerns about your teen, please call 720-722-0527 or submit a message here to discuss how Bethany may be able to help! |
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