Montana Family to Family Health Information Center

20/12/2025

Use it all you want...

"You should also feel free to use the R-word all you want; I certainly use it as often as I want and feel you should have that same right.

The amount I like using the R-word is never. Did I use it when I was a kid? Absolutely, but I’m a middle-aged, Gen-X guy, and almost nothing about my childhood should be considered relevant anymore except perhaps as source material for streaming shows and fashion. But today, and for the last 30 or so years, I haven’t used the word because it’s hateful and using the word does not reflect what I am or want to become." David Carlson, Executive Director of Disability Rights Montana.

Read his thoughtful essay on the R-word here: https://dailymontanan.com/2025/12/06/the-unfortunate-resurrection-of-the-r-word/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

19/12/2025

Sucel Tejeda, MS, BCBA, is conducting doctoral research on empowering parents with effective ABA strategies for children ages 3–15. They are currently looking for parents who are interested in learning practical tools to support their child’s behavior at home.

About the Research
• Purpose: Evaluate a structured ABA strategy (Noncontingent Reinforcement) delivered by parents in the home.
• Procedures: Parents will be taught an evidence-based ABA strategy (Noncontingent Reinforcement) through virtual training sessions. They will implement the strategy at home to help reduce their child’s disruptive behaviors
• Commitment: Brief online parent training sessions (via video conference), daily implementation for 4 weeks, and weekly check‑ins (approximately 2 months).

Why Share with Your Families?
• Families will learn evidence‑based skills to manage challenging behaviors.
• Participation may improve child well‑being and parent confidence.
• Their involvement will advance the science of parent‑led behavior interventions.

Child Inclusion
Age 3–15, lives in the U.S.
Shows frequent attention-seeking behavior.
No diagnosis required.
Lives at home, can communicate needs.

Child Exclusion
Severe behavior or disabilities preventing participation.
Unstable medical conditions.
Has used NCR before.

Parent Inclusion
Legal guardian, age 18+.
Speaks English or Spanish.
Lives with child, has internet and video device.

Parent Exclusion
Prior NCR training or use.

19/12/2025

📢 FREE Narrative Medicine Series for Complex Care Teams

The Bluebird Way Foundation is offering a wonderful opportunity for families and healthcare professionals caring for children with medical complexity.
Through storytelling and reflective writing, participants will explore care coordination, communication, and building stronger interprofessional teams.

Details:
📅 Monthly virtual meetings, January - June 2026
💰 FREE (space is limited!)
📝 Registration opens December 7, 2025

18/12/2025

Did you say FREE genetic counseling?!? Find out more here: https://www.probablygenetic.com/?phId=019b32cf-76ce-705a-a62a-a00293ac7c63

Did you know that over 400 million people are living with rare diseases, yet countless go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed? Probably Genetic is here to change that with free genetic testing and personalized support. Learn how we're accelerating rare disease research and improving the lives of patients, one test at a time. 🧬

https://www.probablygenetic.com/blog-posts/how-probably-genetic-is-pioneering-a-new-solution-to-rare-disease-testing

15/12/2025

In a perfect world, none of us have these experiences this holiday season (or ever), but if you do, we sure hope these tips and scripts help.

12/12/2025

Who knew National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month was a thing?!

11/12/2025

Treat these pretty colors like a spoonful of sugar 😉😁

10/12/2025

More to come on holiday travels with kiddos.

03/12/2025

Author Dawn M. Barclay discusses her new book, "Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse." Tune in for valuable insights, travel tips, and stories from the road.

Discover what’s possible when travel is made accessible. Dawn Barclay has dedicated over 30 years to working in different areas of the travel industry. Her r...

02/12/2025

Check this out, Billings folks!

25/11/2025

Such a wonderful event from Montana Epilepsy Foundation!

Missoula, We are SO excited to announce the date of our 2026 Walk for ! We will be walking inside the Grizzly's new Indoor Practice Facility on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10am!

And registration is already open!

Get a jump on things and create a team, join a team or register as an individual!

https://donate.epilepsy.com/Missoula

24/11/2025

Libraries are so much more than books.

Talking Health in the 406 is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Rate, review, and subscribe on the platform of your choice. If you have a topic you would like to hear about, or a story to share with us, please contact us at Talkinghealthinthe406@mt.gov.
https://dphhs.mt.gov/healthinthe406/talking