Staying Positive and Having Fun with Sick Kids
It seems like this has been a long and hard sick season! Whether you’re a parent to young children or a child care provider, I’m sure you...
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RaiseMT
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Screen Time Breaks
It looks like a cold, windy front is moving in on us just in time for our holiday break! Some lucky folks might be vacationing outside of...
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RaiseMT
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
Creative Development in Children
We are all well aware in our profession that development happens on a continuum and it’s not always linear. Some children skip crawling...
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RaiseMT
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
Sneaking in Standards on Halloween
I know this blog post will be on the website a few days after Halloween, but my hope is that you can save this for next year, or apply it...
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RaiseMT
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
Teaching Friendship Skills for Beginning of the Year
It's been a smooth back-to-school start for us, I’m hoping the same for anyone reading this! So far this school year, we’ve observed...
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RaiseMT
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Drop-Offs
Happy back-to-school season! I wanted to write a little something about drop-offs. Drop-offs look different for all kids and families!...
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RaiseMT
- Aug 24, 2022
- 3 min
My Summer Decluttering Journey
So far this summer I feel like my days have been filled with packing bags and snacks, cleaning the kitchen, getting kids in and out of...
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RaiseMT
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Making Story Time Count
It’s widely known how important reading is. We don’t read much during the day at our house, but I always make a point to read to my...
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RaiseMT
- Jul 27, 2022
- 4 min
What I Learned from Swim Lessons
I always find it funny to do regular things from the lens of a teacher. Of course, I’m a mom, but I was a teacher first and I always have...
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RaiseMT
- Jul 13, 2022
- 4 min
Follow Their Lead
This post is, like most, inspired by my daughter, her friends, and their summer activity choices and interests. Usually, it’s water play...
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RaiseMT
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Waiting
This week I remembered a powerful lesson when it comes to working with young children. I remembered to wait. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this...
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RaiseMT
- Jun 15, 2022
- 5 min
Sensory Play for Spring and Summer Days
Spring has been off to a mostly gray and rainy start, but I hope this hasn’t stopped you from exploring with your kiddos. Just today, I...
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RaiseMT
- Jun 1, 2022
- 5 min
Strolling Thunder, a Reflection
Estelle and I were up at 7:00 am on Tuesday May 17th ready to advocate for Montana. I, more than her, because she really didn’t have a...
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RaiseMT
- May 20, 2022
- 4 min
Crafts Vs Creating
We’ve all seen, or have had children make, the cookie cutter construction paper penguins or the adorable handprint animals. They are...
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RaiseMT
- May 4, 2022
- 5 min
Creating Opportunities for Boredom
People often say, “let your kids get bored.” I agree, but I also find it’s more complicated than this. Yes, it’s great for children to be...
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RaiseMT
- Apr 13, 2022
- 7 min
Traveling with Toddlers & Child Care on the Go
My youngest daughter and I just returned from spring break in sunny Arizona. Most people think I'm crazy to travel alone with her because...
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RaiseMT
- Mar 23, 2022
- 3 min
We Should Be More Like Kids
Young children are amazing. But, of course, you probably already know that if you’re reading this. Children amaze me all the time. I...
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mtoole48
- Mar 2, 2022
- 4 min
Creating a Positive Social-Emotional Environment
In honor of Valentine’s Day and “love” month, no matter how you choose to celebrate, or not, it is a good time to reflect on the social...
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mtoole48
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
The Winter Blues: Getting Kids Outside When It's Cold
Winter is typically seen as a time for hunkering down, resting, reading good books, sipping hot drinks, and waiting for spring. Unless of...
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mtoole48
- Feb 3, 2022
- 3 min
Meet Meghan Higle
Hi, I’m Meghan! I am a born and raised Montanan. Although I’ve lived in Montana my whole life, I’ve moved close to 15 times, once to Los...
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