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South Billings was abuzz earlier this week as community members gathered for a great cause hosted by Community Leadership & Development (CLDI) in their brand…

How do you judge a life well spent? Certainly there are many ways that one could measure the immeasurable, but perhaps you could start by…

And just like that, it’s almost time to bid adieu to one of the “18 delicious summers we get with our children.” (Surely you…

Chocolate Éclair Extraordinaire  Recipe and photos by Carole Davenport Ingredients: 3 individual packages graham crackers 2 firm, ripe bananas, sliced with a spoon…

Let’s just say it: we all fear being stuck on a long flight with misbehaving children – yours or others. So nothing melts my heart…

“I don’t like this song! I’m so tired. Why do we have to go to school every day?” Those dreaded back-to-school…

The sun is shining, and the temperatures are rising. You’re ready to get on the trail. You’ve got the food, water, and other…

Back to school season means more than new backpacks and fresh pencils. It’s also a great time to reassess your student’s health to…

We live in a culture awash in busy-ness, and getting a family together every evening can be a challenge, particularly when fall and all…

I recently downloaded a parenting app, typed in one of my kiddo’s information, and on the completion screen, it said, “You have 528 weeks…

A well-known quote from Shakespeare reads, “If music be the food of love, play on.” One Billings teenager is hungry for a taste of…

In the midst of this hot and dry season, it can often feel like a full-time job keeping the lawn and garden watered. While…

Summer is winding down, but before school starts, you’ll want to check out these events for tons of free family fun this August in…

As you’re out enjoying the August heat, visiting MontanaFair, camping in Red Lodge, soaking up the sun at the Oasis, or spending a night…

Here are some little tips and tricks I have collected along the way that I wish I would have known with my first pregnancy! Recliner…

Because 10 years ago equals the 1990s in my head, I mistakenly think of a world that was on the verge of chatrooms; when cellphones…

As families are swept up in the final days of summer vacation, shopping for back-to-school, and squeezing in those last camping trips, there…

A lot of kids are resistant to writing essays. Essays are a tough concept to master, and probably a lot more complicated than the writing…

Toxic relationships – whether they are romantic, friendships, inter-familial relationships, or even work relationships – are all detrimental to your health and happiness. If a…

Being a parent is a hard job. You’re essentially teaching your child every single thing they’ll need to know in order to function…

Third generation sports builder Josh Charles and his wife Everdawn are both Rocky Mountain College alumni. They have three children Eli (13), Allie (11), and…

Babies are precious, resilient creatures. They enter this world entirely dependent with little ability to communicate what they want or need to those around them…

Ah… summer! A time to kick back and relax with family, enjoy the sun, and take a vacation. But wait! You’re slammed at work…

Succulents are the absolute hottest items right now. Everywhere you turn they are stealing the spotlight. This DIY combines my two favorite things: plants and…

Ask almost any high school age student where they would like to be on a  Friday fall evening, and they will likely tell you…

It’s midsummer, and you might be thinking, “My kids need a new plan for screen time!” The glow of Fortnite is blazing in their…

We often hear the expression See the world through your children’s eyes. It sounds cliché but, I remember the overwhelming feeling of bliss when…

“I am inspired by unsung heroes, the people who every day decide to lead with love and engage fully with what they’re doing at…

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as being in the woods on a camping trip, with all of your senses heightened by the sweet smell…

The deadliest drug crisis in national history is on a rampage. In 2016, 64,000 lives were lost to drug overdoses, making it the leading…