Minding the Kids in Divorce: Minimizing the Mental Health Impact
New research finds silver lining in kids’ resilience, but experts emphasize vigilance. Read the whole article.
The Science Behind Creating Culinary Masterpieces With Your Young Chef
It’s no secret that the home-cooked meal — especially those cooked by parents and their children — is becoming a thing of the past. Last year, less than 60% of dinners were cooked at home. In the face of work and school trips and homecoming games, many parents favor the convenience of carry-out and delivery over cooking …
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The parents’ guide to decluttering as children grow
Just about all parents have two major commonalities: children they adore, and way too much stuff. It’s hard to let go of the items your kids once loved, even if they’ve long outgrown or forgotten them. Still, the clothes, toys, books, games, furniture, and endless other objects that clutter your closets add up quickly. Your …
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Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital World
With kids growing up in a digital age, it can be a challenge for modern parents to monitor their activity on the Internet without becoming overly protective and spy-like. Tips for Safety
Poster Contest! K-5th grade
For the template and permission slip, click here. 2017_MFEC_PosterContest_Forms (1) Guidelines for MFEC 2017 Poster Contest “Save, Donate, Vacation, Spend” The theme of the MFEC poster contest is “Save, Donate, Vacation, Spend.” An important life lesson is teaching children how to handle money responsibly. The understanding of good choices and bad choices in using money …
Encouraging Youth to Join…
Friday, October 6 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Congregational Church, Fireside Room Kezia’s.class (1)
Middle School Leadership Camp!
For more information and to download the permission slip: Middle School Leadership Day Permission Form and Waiver (4) Agenda: Middle School Leadership Day Agenda (as of 10/4/17) Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 9am-4pm 8:45-9:15 Arrival, break into teams, nametags, follow us on instagram to win a prize Have some ice breaker/teambuilding type games going on for …
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
SSLDFlyerFINAL – for information in flyer form INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY November 18, 2017 Event Title: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Date: November 18 Time: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Place: Montana State Capitol Building, Rotunda 1301 East 6th Ave, Helena International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is the one day a year …
How Can Parents Help Prevent Teen DUIs?
Thanks to Sally Perkins for contributing this piece. How Can Parents Help Prevent Teen DUIs? As a parent of a teenage driver, it is vital to ensure that your child drives safely, both for their own benefit and those of others on the road. Sometimes, it is hard not to be overwhelmed by the statistics; …
FAFSA Help
Students should be thinking about applying to the schools they are interested in attending. As part of that effort, seniors need to contact the admissions office and financial aid offices at those schools, or visit their websites, to request all required forms. It’s important to pay close attention to deadlines. In addition, students should plan …