Spring Forward: Teaching about Weather
The days are getting longer and I can hear more birds chirping outside each morning! Little do the birds know that we probably have at...
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Jan 103 min
Happy New Year: Reflection and Gratitude for Kids
What a wonderful time of year to reflect back on the year previous and practice gratitude for all that we had throughout the year! As...
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RaiseMT
Dec 13, 20233 min
How Do You Celebrate?
This month, the Raise Montana team has spent time talking about and learning how to have a culturally inclusive and responsive holiday...
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Nov 14, 20233 min
Chores for Connecting
You might have heard this term if your social media algorithm shows you endless parenting videos like mine does. I just came across this...
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RaiseMT
Sep 6, 20235 min
Playing Your Way to Solutions: Tackling Tough Challenges with Fun
Today I want to talk about the importance of children using play to get through new or challenging situations that they have experienced....
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RaiseMT
Aug 4, 20232 min
Lunch and Snack Ideas
This is my first year as a parent who packs lunches! I’ve learned so much thus far. I thought I would share it with you all. I will share...
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RaiseMT
Jul 7, 20233 min
The Rabbit Listened
I recently came across a book that really moved me. It was short, sweet, simple, and fun, but powerful. This was a Dolly Parton...
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RaiseMT
May 15, 20235 min
Bettering Ourselves to Better our Children
I always believe that the first step to bettering ourselves and our lives, and in turn our children’s lives, is doing work on ourselves....
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RaiseMT
Mar 9, 20235 min
Asking Questions
This month I want to highlight the importance of getting to know the families of the children you teach and care for by asking crucial...
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RaiseMT
Feb 6, 20234 min
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, 20233 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
Sep 7, 20222 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
Apr 13, 20227 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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Mar 2, 20224 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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