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 […]

If you are one of the many women who are currently pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding during the COVID pandemic, it can be challenging to know the best ways to care for yourself and your baby. Luckily new information is coming out every day to help guide new parents in making healthy decisions […]

Denver moms: Are you or someone you love suffering from depression? My friend has long struggled with depression and in addition to regular therapy and an ever-changing cocktail of anti-depressants, she recently shared this post that is circulating about how to navigate depression. Sometimes even the most basic tasks seem overwhelming but baby steps can […]