A 406 Families writer can’t wait to spread cheer to moms in need this year. Here is how you can help her play Santa to 10 moms receiving help from Mountain Home Montana.
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The number of children needing foster homes currently exceeds the number of homes with open beds in our community. If you have considered becoming a foster parent, this would be a wonderful time to begin the licensing process. Here’s what you need to know about ways to support children in Missoula.
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Want to be involved in foster care but unable to be a foster parent? Aside from the many ways to get involved at the community level, there are also countless ways to support foster families. If you have friends or family members who are foster parenting (or if you want to get to know some local foster families), here are some great ways to offer support.
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If you have a heart for children in foster care but aren’t in a place to become a licensed foster parent, there are so many ways you can help - both by directly supporting kids in foster care, and by supporting foster families in your community.
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As parents, we are learning alongside our kids as they grow and change. One Missoula mom’s unexpected lesson about learning through motherhood when a neighbor unexpectedly approached her.
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Montana is facing a foster care crisis. At 406 Families, we are spending the summer learning more about foster care through one Missoula-area mom’s journey and experiences as a foster parent.
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Chronic fatigue is normal for special-needs parents, but that doesn’t mean it has to take over your life. Here’s some quick and easy ways to evaluate your fatigue levels, identify the most common causes of your fatigue, and put yourself on track to living healthier and happier.
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We know it’s a little early to start thinking about summer, but before long tweens and teens will have lots of free time on their hands. Why not put the pieces in place for them to start a new business? If your child has an entrepreneurial spirit, this post is for them!
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Covid changed everything, not least of which the way we educate. Resident mom and teacher Kara Zentgraf outlines 10 ways to ensure your child is getting the most out of their school experience in a post-Covid world.
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Covid changed everything, including parent-teacher collaboration. Here’s some ways to get back on track if you feel your relationship with a teacher is strained.
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This dilemma has been decades in the making. Burnout has consistently been a concern for educators, but COVID related issues such as impromptu online schooling, mask debates, media and political games, and unreasonable expectations have only exacerbated the issue in recent years.
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These ideas to help keep kids engaged in play using items you have in your kitchen and backyard will help everyone enjoy the holiday break without relying on screens.
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Check out this mix of gentle and upbeat, religious and secular, and covering a variety of genres from one of our readers—Jenny Kruschke. It’s almost exactly 2 hours long, which makes it the perfect festive background music for decorating, baking, gift wrapping, or driving around looking at lights.
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Getting your child some cool school gear can help make them look forward to the return of in-person classes. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive. With a little creativity, you can pick some cool but affordable school gear that your kids will surely love.
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In this continuation of the discussion about screen time strategies in the summer, we are talking about engaging with older children while they use screens.
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Hailey Michelson was introduced to fat-inclusive communities throughout the country — and now she’s creating a space for expression, networking, and confidence among fat people in Missoula.
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It’s common for children to dislike wearing helmets for reasons such as being uncomfortable, having friends that don’t have to wear helmets, or even thinking that helmets “aren’t cool”. It’s up to us to set a firm boundary with our kids in order to enforce safety practices when it comes to outdoor sports.
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No matter your age, there is always something to learn from some quality time in the great outdoors.
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We live in an area that is packed with toddler-sized adventures closer to home—here’s some fun and safe ways to enjoy the water this summer!
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