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Building Resilience and Safety for Children Through Family Challenges

October 28, 2025

Family transitions, parental struggles, and legal proceedings can be significant sources of stress for children. In the fourth installment of the Children First Family Law ACEs series, Krista outlines practical steps parents and professionals can take to reduce trauma, foster resilience, and prioritize children’s…

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Breaking Cycles of Pain: Chris Markham on Resilience, Forgiveness, and Parenting After Trauma

October 21, 2025

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) leave deep marks on children, often shaping how they view themselves, their families, and the world around them. In part three of our ACEs, Trauma, and Hope podcast series, Columbine survivor Chris Markham joins host Krista Nash to talk about…

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Breaking Cycles of Trauma: Chris Markham’s Story of Resilience

October 14, 2025

When children grow up in homes shaped by conflict, instability, or violence, the impact reaches far beyond childhood. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) affect not only mental health but also long-term physical health, relationships, and the ability to parent well in the future. In Part…

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​​ACEs, Trauma, and Hope: Why Understanding Childhood Pain Helps Us Build Resilience

October 7, 2025

Childhood adversity leaves lasting marks. Known as adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, these events range from abuse and neglect to high-conflict divorce and community violence. Research has consistently shown that ACEs shape brain development, emotional health, and long-term outcomes such as chronic illness, risky…

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The Benefits of Full-Service Divorce Mediation in Colorado: How to Save Money, Reduce Stress, and Prioritize Your Family’s Emotional Health During Divorce

October 2, 2025

🔑 Key Takeaways Colorado courts require mediation, but traditional models often fall short due to lack of preparation and incentives that favor litigation. Krista Nash offers a unique, full-service divorce mediation model through Children First Family Law that focuses on collaboration and peaceful resolution.…

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