Parenting children with a disability or special health care needs, including behavioral and mental health needs, can be complex, challenging, delightful and, at times, overwhelming!

Parent to Parent of Colorado (P2P-CO) is a network of families across Colorado who understand! They connect families to each other and to the resources they need.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that someone in your family has a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.

Wednesday's August 9, 16, 23

12:30pm-1:30pm

This is an in-person 3 session class AND can also be accessed virtually. The instructor is Robin Hoffman, OTR/L, CIMI, and it is open to all parents and babies in the community. You will learn ways to improve your baby's sleep and digestion through massage.

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Watch this video to gain an understanding of sensory integration. This video uses animation to provide information about: the 7 senses, how individuals use sensory information, and possible signs of sensory integration issues.

If you think your child may have a sensory processing disorder, please ask your pediatrician to recommend your child to an occupational therapist for a sensory integration evaluation. Then find out if your child may benefit from sensory integration therapy. The sooner the better!

Pork Fried Rice

Ingredients

6 ounces of protein (pork, chicken, vegan option, beef) into 1/2 inch pieces.

1/4 cup finely chopped carrot

1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli

1/4 cup frozen peas or other veggie

1 green onion chopped

1 tablespoon of butter

1 large egg lightly beaten

1 cup cooked long grain rice (cold)

4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the pork, carrot, broccoli, peas and onion in butter until pork is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

In same skillet, cook and stir egg over medium heat until completely set. Stir in the rice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger and pork mixture; heat through. If desired, garnish with additional green onions.

Super Hero

Bookmarks!

You'll need:

Jumbo craft sticks, Click here for pattern to get you started, various paint colors (white, red, gold, blue, green, purple, black, peach), pencil, black sharpie, black ball point pen, clear paint sealer OR Mod Podge, paint brush.

Directions:

Use pattern, draw your own, look up image on the web!

Use peach for face, white for teeth, black marker for hair or costume lines.

You’ll want to paint certain areas first on each superhero. For Iron Man, paint the gold sections, on The Hulk paint the green, and on Captain American paint the peach and the white section where the red & white stripes go.

Let everything dry well. Add a coat of paintable sealer or Mod Podge to give them a protective coating. Let dry overnight before using in a book.