Preschool drop off can be a source of stress, frustration and tears. Although it is totally normal and even expected, we’ve got some great tips from the teachers at UCCC Preschool with strategies that may help ease those transitions and separation anxiety.
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Missoula resident Catherine Lea started Stir the Pot, a food program for kids that teaches cooking principles along with social issues
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As parents, we pray for little miracles to make your life easier: that you’ll do well on your spelling test, that you’ll stay out of trouble, that you’ll navigate tricky social situations. We sometimes forget that just the experience of knowing you and seeing you grow is an extraordinary miracle.
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As the rise in cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 continues, we want to promote safety, health, and well-being in our community. Below are a number of events happening around town that you can participate in from the comfort of your home along with other events happening in the community this month. We will continue to add to this list as events pop up.
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Are your kids out of school on Friday, Jan. 7? Check our list to find out!
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Whether you’re looking for a night out with your significant other or your friends, these exciting events will help you say “sayonara” to 2021 in style!
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One Missoula family wants to provide books for the families checking into Brent's Place so that these families can also share in Squish's love of stories and adventure.
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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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Here are the holiday happening from now, December 20th, through the end of 2021!
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We asked, you answered. Here’s where to find the best holiday lights in Missoula!
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For as long as my children have understood Christmas, they have crafted presents in their heads, certain Santa could fulfill their inventions. I try to tell them if Amazon doesn’t have it, Santa’s workshop probably doesn’t either, but they don’t believe me. Santa can fulfill ANY request if you just believe.
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406 Families contributor Meghan Higle returned to the workforce recently, and it’s going as smoothly as can be expected re-entering the workforce in a pandemic, with a toddler, during a labor shortage. Read one account of her journey getting out of the door on time here.
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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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Winter is here and there are plenty of holiday activities to participate in.
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We can’t wait to explore this adorable Christmas scene at 9 Mile Schoolhouse, featuring visits with Santa, cookie decorating, carolers, crafts, and so much more!
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Missoula’s nonprofits play a significant role in the culture of our community. Giving Tuesday is about holding up their mission-based work and celebrating them.
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Whether you are rooting for the Griz or the Bobcats this week, we’re all Montana! 406 Families has rounded up some events to keep you busy before the Brawl of the Wild this Saturday.
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You can help the United States Postal Service® deliver the magic of Santa to even more deserving children.
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