By Tamera Manzanares Community connections can make us feel happy, accepted and less lonely. Sometimes, connections turn into friendships that fill a void left by those we have lost. This is the case for Anita Reynolds a lifelong Craig resident … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Good nutrition, a step stone to a healthy life, starts early. To establish a healthy diet during pregnancy and early childhood, families need access to nutritious foods as well education and support to help them overcome barriers … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Holiday traditions are complicated. They can provide a sense of stability in our ever-changing world, especially for children, but they can also compound grief for children who have lost a friend or loved one. Katy Thiel leads … Continue reading
Crawling and walking are exciting milestones for babies. This newfound mobility, however, can be challenging for parents tasked with keeping their children safe in the home. Babies and toddlers on the move can push, pull and climb their way into … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Breastfeeding is a natural process that benefits babies and moms, but it doesn’t always come easy. Learning breastfeeding skills while coping with exhaustion and the ups and downs of being a new mom can be overwhelming and … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Summer monsoons are providing some relief, but Smokey Bear has not changed his mind; fire danger across Routt County remains very high. While local, state and federal agencies monitor wildfire risk and bolster emergency response and notification … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares An open door and a smile. These simple gestures represent a big success for Kim Maneotis and Jessica Smith, parent support providers with SafeCare Colorado. SafeCare, a program of Northwest Colorado Health, connects parent support providers with … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Bonnie Espinoza has worked with youth nearly her entire life. In Steamboat Springs, she was program director at the Boys and Girls Club and worked as a school health aide. Prior to that, she was as a … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares National Nutrition Month, a recognition created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, highlights the importance of making informed food choices for our health. Nutrition education and support, essential to the development of good eating habits, is … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares We’ve all probably heard that eating better, exercising and making other lifestyle changes can reduce our risk of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Knowing how to achieve these goals can be another matter. … Continue reading