RaiseMT7 days ago4 minCrafts Vs CreatingWe’ve all seen, or have had children make, the cookie cutter construction paper penguins or the adorable handprint animals. They are...
RaiseMTMay 45 minCreating 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...
RaiseMTApr 137 minTraveling 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...
RaiseMTMar 233 minWe Should Be More Like KidsYoung children are amazing. But, of course, you probably already know that if you’re reading this. Children amaze me all the time. I...
mtoole48Mar 24 minCreating 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...
mtoole48Feb 163 minThe Winter Blues: Getting Kids Outside When It's ColdWinter is typically seen as a time for hunkering down, resting, reading good books, sipping hot drinks, and waiting for spring. Unless of...
mtoole48Feb 33 minMeet Meghan HigleHi, 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...
RaiseMTJan 195 minSensory Play In WinterHow is it 2022 already? Here we are, finishing up January. You might be feeling cooped up inside depending on weather. Hopefully you've...
RaiseMTJan 34 minIt's Time for Self CareBy Meghan Higle Here’s the thing about self care- we honestly kind of don’t want to do it. Seriously. When you’re exhausted from taking...