Yearbooks

As we continue to process the news of the Robb Elementary School shooting, so many questions go unanswered. How can an entire classroom — an entire page of a yearbook — be wiped out in a matter of minutes? How do we quantify so much loss? How did we get here? And what can we do?

Bike for Shelter Raises Money for Vulnerable Children

Bike for Shelter combines a community bike ride with a barbecue lunch, carnival games, music, bounce houses, and life-saving care for Missoula’s most vulnerable children.

Easter Weekend Events 2022

Hippity, hoppity Easter’s on its way! We’ve got some events happening around town that you’ll want to hop on over to this weekend.

Missoula’s Favorite Preschools

We asked our followers to tell us about their favorite preschools in Missoula, so you can use their feedback to help you find the perfect fit.

ParentsLaci RathbunMarch 28, 2022preschool, preschools, missoula preschool, prek, pre-k, missoula, childcare, child care

Camps with Scholarships or Financial Assistance

Financial status should not be an impediment to learning, which is why many Missoula area camps are offering scholarships. Here’s just a few.

Summer CampLaci RathbunMarch 26, 2022summer camp, best beginnings, scholarship, financial assistance, missoula, kids

The Price of Gas Matters for Many

The price of gas has a direct tie to poverty, and a person’s ability to escape domestic abuse. So why are we acting like the price increase isn’t a big deal?

Summer Camps That You Can Register for TODAY

While some summer camps had waitlists a mile long this year, these popular Missoula camps still have space when we last checked! Plenty for procrastinators! So grab your calendar and let’s get ready for summer

An Olympic Love Story Gets Its Start in Montana

Tiffany’s deep dive into winter Olympians uncovered this international love story that got its start in Kalispell.

Easing Preschool Drop Off

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.

Parents, Education, Tots & TykesLaci RathbunJanuary 26, 2022preschool, childcare, parenting, teachers, early childhood, drop off, transition, missoula, cooperativeComment

Dear Asher, You're 10

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.

Birthday, Grade Schooler, LifestyleTiffany WilliamsJanuary 18, 2022birthday, dear asher, missoula, parenthood, parenting

Snow Day Closures

Are your kids out of school on Friday, Jan. 7? Check our list to find out!

Education, Grade SchoolerTiffany WilliamsJanuary 7, 2022snow day, snowday, delayed start, missoula, weather, missoula weather

Parents Turn Grief into Action with Fundraiser

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.

Holiday Lights Around Missoula

We asked, you answered. Here’s where to find the best holiday lights in Missoula!

Confessions of a Stay-at-Home-Mom Turned Working Mom During a Pandemic:

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.

Lifestyle, ParentsTiffany WilliamsDecember 8, 2021inspiration, missoula, back to work, toddler, parents, workforce

35 Holiday Songs (You Aren’t Sick Of)

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.

Local Suggestions for your Giving Tuesday

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.