As many of you now know, parts of Raise Montana will be coming to an end while other parts are moving to new spaces. Unfortunately, the...

You all know by now I am a big fan of reflecting, creating lists, and then reflecting again. Typically, I utilize this practice for...

If you’re anything like us, you are probably finding yourself and your children trying to soak up every minute of this beautiful sunny...

Easy ways to bring learning into outside play.

The time is coming! The weather will soon be warm, the days will be long, and children will be happy, free, bored, and wild; possibly all...

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...

In honor of Valentine’s Day and the month of love, I wanted to talk a little about the words we use with children. I know some people...

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...

This month, the Raise Montana team has spent time talking about and learning how to have a culturally inclusive and responsive holiday...

You might have heard this term if your social media algorithm shows you endless parenting videos like mine does. I just came across this...

Every October, Montana holds the state Early Childhood Education Conference in partnership with the National Association for the...

Today I want to talk about the importance of children using play to get through new or challenging situations that they have experienced....

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...

I recently came across a book that really moved me. It was short, sweet, simple, and fun, but powerful. This was a Dolly Parton...

Finally, sunny days are upon us. We have already been outside so much more these last two weeks than we have in the last three months....

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....

I’ve had many friends, coworkers, and early childhood students tell me “they’re just not listening to me!” I’ll admit that back when I...

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...

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...

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...