Hello from beautiful Montana Today we no longer worry about the 3 R’s of “reading, riting and rthmitic”. We are concerned with the 7 R’s of becoming reflective, responsive, responsible, respectful, reverent, risk taker and resilient. I have the unique
Summer Fun With Children
Hello from beautiful Montana: Children + Summer = Fun Summer is a time for learning about nature and the out of doors. If you and your children have been spending too much time in doors you may be tempted to
Young Children Learn Through Play and Experience
Young children learn through experience gained in playing situations. This play can be structured and aided by care givers or you can let the baby take the lead and you follow along to reinforce what they are learning. Children are
Family Reunions, Great Time For Gathering Stories
"Every time a person dies, it is like a library has burned down." This old African saying helps us to treasure the reunions of family members and is a reminder to gather their stories. Gatherings of relatives, friends and associates
Our Daughter in the National Guard
Honey, I Mean… Wow, Our Little Girl is an Air Force Officer? (c) Judy H. Wright Even as a young child, Christine, our second daughter, had a unique ability to problem solve and influence others to peaceful solutions. She could
Manners for Children- What Can You Expect?
Hello from Montana: Can Young Children be Expected to Have Manners? We have a house full of visitors this summer and lots of children running in and out of the doors, and lots of fingers grabbing for food. I am
Story Telling Around The Campfire And In The Car
Hello from beautiful Montana: Share your stories with family and friends around the campfire or in the car. Lots of families will be going camping and driving in the car for long trips headed to fun vacations. We really try
5 Ways to Organize Your Child’s Summer Activities
Hello from beautiful Montana: Summer is here and with it an overwhelming number of activities, play dates, summer camps and fun things to do. Also here are the plaintive cries of kids who say; "I'm bored, there is nothing to