Craig Press Managing Editor Joshua Carney.
I’ve tried to write this column many times over the last month or so, and I’ve never quite found the right words.
Hopefully now I have.
When the COVID-19 pandemic first reached Colorado in mid-March 2020, I wasn’t really worried because I honestly didn’t concern myself with something that sounded like the flu.
For six months, though, I wore my mask, washed my hands, and stayed home, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our professional and knowledgeable Moffat County Public Health department’s recommendations.
In late September though, I fell ill. In fact, everyone in my house did. My wife, young son, and I were all tested for COVID-19, which all came back negative. As did our flu and strep tests, leaving us puzzled as to what was going through our house.
Parenting can be hard, and it is even more difficult during times of stress and uncertainty. It’s important for parents and caregivers to take care of themselves and build their resilience to weather difficult times. With the stress of the past year – financially, emotionally, and socially – many parents might feel like they have reached their breaking point. And research has shown `that isolation or limited social connections for parents are risk factors that can result in higher rates of child abuse and neglect.
One way that parents can care for themselves and better care for their children is by growing their knowledge of parenting and childhood development. SafeCare Colorado, a program of Northwest Colorado Health, is a free, voluntary program that works with parents to build a solid foundation supporting children’s growth during key development years.
UpdatedSat, Apr 24, 2021 at 9:04 am MT
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County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. (Shutterstock)
DENVER, CO Denver is considered among the most healthy counties in Colorado, according to this year s recently released County Health Rankings and Roadmaps.
Published annually for the last decade, County Health Rankings is a program led by the University of Wisconsin s Population Health Institute. The goal of the rankings is to help communities better address disparities in health care access.
The rankings look at a variety of measures that affect a community s health, including high school graduation rates and access to healthy foods. Rates for smoking, obesity and teen births are also incorporated.
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SafeCare Colorado is a free, voluntary parent support program for parents and caregivers with children ages five and younger. The program helps parents build on their existing skills in the areas of parent-child interactions, home safety and child health. (Courtesy photo)
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Parenting can be hard, and it is even more difficult during times of stress and uncertainty. It’s important for parents and caregivers to take care of themselves and build their resilience to weather difficult times. With the stress of the past year financially, emotionally and socially many parents might feel like they have reached their breaking point. And research has shown that isolation or limited social connections for parents are risk factors that can result in higher rates of child abuse and neglect.
A hot air ballon flies above the Yampa River in Moffat County. (Craig Press File)
Following a one-year hiatus, the ever-popular Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival is scheduled to make its return to Moffat County Aug. 7-8 at Loudy-Simpson Park.
This year’s free festival will be the 11th version of the Balloon Festival in Moffat County.
“It’s fantastic that we’re back this year,” said Randy Looper. “The pilots are thrilled that we’re having it again this year as other festivals still aren’t happening yet. So, they’re thrilled to come back and fly the Yampa Valley. It’s a great valley to fly, it’s a fun event with a relaxed atmosphere. They can float the river, tour Craig, and really enjoy themselves here.