To thousands of children facing difficult journeys at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Ralph MD was a buddy you could count on to make you feel better. And now, he is fighting his own battle.

Our Colorado kids’ mental health matters. That’s why Colorado’s new I Matter program matters now more than ever. The new program offers three free mental health counseling sessions each year for Coloradans ages 18 and younger. It’s offering the same counseling options for those 21 and younger who are receiving special education services. The visits […]

Are you dismayed by the greasy burgers and pizza at your school’s lunchroom? For years, Denver Public Schools started working with urban gardening nonprofits to turn that image around… at least, at a few schools. But the program — building gardens on land schools weren’t using — had limited reach. The farms only produced for […]

It’s come to my attention that I get more stressed than my kids do when it comes to back-to-school. There’s always a couple of weeks before I take that first day of school picture when my anxiety is a little heightened and I’m feeling sad that time is passing so quickly. The last couple of […]

Potty training can be stressful, overwhelming, and messy for parents.  To add to it parents can also face pressure from other parents to potty train children at an early age. What is the right age for potty training and how do you know when your child is ready for potty training? According to the American […]

The prevalence of a speech and language developmental delay in children is between 2%-19%   When seven-year-old Bennett Cooper was two years old, his mother, Lainie, realized that while she could understand what he was saying, most people could not. Deeply concerned, she immediately scheduled an appointment with Bennett’s pediatrician. First Visit to Pediatrician Bennett’s […]

Our friend Amy Allen from MomAdvice.com has been battling chronic pain for many years. Though some of her coping skills are specific to her condition, many are not and she has given us permission to share her tips as a support and strength to you.    It’s been five months since my adventure with POTS […]

For most people, home is a place where they can relax and feel comfortable. This is one of the main reasons why pediatric in-home therapy leads to greater success than therapy that takes place in an office setting.  Taking the time to prepare your child to go to an appointment, combined with the introduction of […]

Is reading and walking early good for kids? Did you know they can actually be a sign of sensory processing problems affecting brain development? Reading and walking are big stepping stones that parents look forward to in the development of their children.  As a Denver Pediatric Chiropractor, we regularly educate families that if certain stepping […]

We’ve all heard about the “baby blues” after having a child but how does that differ from postpartum depression and when should you seek help? According to the Mayo Clinic, “Most new moms experience postpartum ‘baby blues’ after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within […]