We are all well aware in our profession that development happens on a continuum and it’s not always linear. Some children skip crawling...

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...

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...

Happy back-to-school season! I wanted to write a little something about drop-offs. Drop-offs look different for all kids and families!...

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...

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...

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...

This post is, like most, inspired by my daughter, her friends, and their summer activity choices and interests. Usually, it’s water play...

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...

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...

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...

We’ve all seen, or have had children make, the cookie cutter construction paper penguins or the adorable handprint animals. They are...

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...

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...

Young children are amazing. But, of course, you probably already know that if you’re reading this. Children amaze me all the time. I...

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...

Winter is typically seen as a time for hunkering down, resting, reading good books, sipping hot drinks, and waiting for spring. Unless of...

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...

How is it 2022 already? Here we are, finishing up January. You might be feeling cooped up inside depending on weather. Hopefully you've...

By 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...