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...
by Kristy Miller | Dec 16, 2023 | Awareness, Disability, Family, Inclusion
Those of us who work with kiddos in the special needs community understand that Christmas and other holiday bring a different level of concern for some families. They would happily give all the presents in the world for other intangible gifts. Earlier this week I came...
by Kristy Miller | Dec 12, 2023 | Colorado, Community, Family, Finance, Medicaid, Museum, Recreation, SNAP
Individuals and families who participate in the Colorado Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are also eligible to enjoy deeply discounted admissions to participating museums and cultural centers throughout the state just by showing their EBT card when...
