If there’s anything I’ve learned during COVID-19 it’s that every family has their own unique set of strengths and challenges pertaining to hybrid or full-time virtual learning.  Parents, schools and teachers are understandably overwhelmed with this educational shift, but I have been so impressed with the MANY resources that are available.  Comcast’s Free Educational Programming […]

As You Wish asyouwishcolorado.com FOUR HOURS FREE PERSONAL ASSISTANT Value: $300 It’s been a long, chaotic, summer mamas, we know it! And, back to school is questionable for many districts, mine included! Are we going, we’re already delayed, what’s happening? It’s hard to make a decision on this fall let alone what’s for dinner. We […]

I see an increasing number of children who struggle to regulate their emotions, are hyper(or sometimes hypo) sensitive to lights, noises and touch, and who cannot sit still or regulate their energy levels properly. These symptoms are often associated with developmental delays such as Autism and ADHD or sometimes dismissed as normal childhood behavior (especially […]

As we head into the fall, schools are beginning to announce plans for online or hybrid learning environments. Many families are concerned, based on their experiences from the spring, that students will fall behind academically, extracurricularly, and socially. What can you do to ensure that you and your children have a successful year? Ways Admissions […]

We had no idea what to expect when we entered Prismajic’s Shiki Dreams pop-up art experience. Armed with Prismajic’s Shiki Dreams app downloaded onto our phones and headphones perched over our ears, we took our first steps into an astonishing dreamscape. Kids, we aren’t in 2020 Denver any more!  You may have been one of […]

Does going to the dentist make you anxious?  Longmont Dental Loft’s CCP (Chief Calming Pawfficer) Bentley to the rescue! This Australian Labradoodle plays an important role as the office therapy dog at Dr. Adrienne Hedrick’s dental office in Longmont: Bentley interacts with patients who enjoy being around dogs by snuggling up to them and providing […]

As the world reacts to the global pandemic of the coronavirus, we are forced to adapt. We find ourselves in a unique position that has its positives and negatives. The world has been tipped into uncertainty, but on the other, we are standing as a united front, sharing hardship and lifting each other up in […]

Navigating healthcare costs and insurance benefits can be overwhelming, even to someone working in healthcare. As you plan for you and your family’s health needs in the coming months, here are a few things to consider.  There are medication savings out there – if you know where to look. Coupons, copay cards, and manufacturer assistance […]

I’ll admit it: I’ve sometimes been a reluctant sports mom but if there is anything my COVID-induced quarantine has made me realize is what a gift it is for my kids to be active, learn new skills, blow off some steam and make friends.  When I think about football, my mind conjures up big, beefy […]

If your family is anything like mine, there is one thing you have done exceedingly well during quarantine: defaulted to your screens whenever you’re bored.  I’ve tried not to stress too much about it…after all, we’re in the middle of a global pandemic and so many of us are just trying to get by. But […]