by Kristy Miller | Jun 3, 2026 | Awareness, Disability, Family, Free, Medically Complex, Rare Diseases
Every child has a story worth telling. For families raising children with disabilities, medical complexities, or rare conditions, daily life can hold moments of incredible strength, joy, resilience, humor, and love… moments that often go unseen by the outside...
by Kristy Miller | Apr 20, 2026 | Audiology, Colorado, Development, Disability, Early Intervention (EI), Family, Infant, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Toddler, Uncategorized, Vision
Note: Our agency is based in Colorado, so the information below reflects how Early Intervention works locally. Every state offers a similar program, but names, eligibility requirements, and processes may vary. This article is meant to give a helpful overview, and we...
by Kristy Miller | Jan 12, 2026 | Development, Disability, Family
Last week I found myself in a conversation with a mom about something that sounds simple, but feels almost impossible: giving our kiddos time to struggle. Because asking a parent to let their child struggle feels a lot like asking them to stop breathing. Everything in...
by Kristy Miller | Oct 7, 2025 | Community, Development, Disability, Family
A few weeks ago one of our families described their son’s Physical Therapist as a Sour Patch candy. The mom explained that the ideas the PT suggested made her wince initially, causing her face to pucker and her body to withdraw but eventually she realized that...
by Kristy Miller | Jun 29, 2025 | Colorado, Community, Development, Family, Free, Mental Health
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) offers a free Educational Text Messaging Platform as part of its Prevention and Wellness services. This program is designed to support families and caregivers in building positive relationships...
by Kristy Miller | Feb 16, 2024 | Blind, Expanded Core Curriculum, Family, Sensory Processing, Vision, Visually Impaired
Many of us have spent an hour, a morning, or maybe even a whole day baking in the kitchen. It’s a way to provide nourishment for ourselves and our families. However, more than just food comes out of the kitchen. There are different sounds, smells, sights, and...
