Stephanie Land sat down for a conversation with 406 Families about what it means to write about Missoula, her sex life, and two of her favorite subjects: her daughters. Want to hear from her in person? Join Stephanie Land and Hank Green at the Missoula Public Library on Sunday. Find more information here.

Lifestyle, InspirationTiffany WilliamsNovember 17, 2023Stephanie, Stephanie Land, Missoula, book, author, Library, poverty, parenthood, parenting place, socioeconomic, Maid, cleaning, university of montana, WIC, food stamps, TANF

Parents and Teachers: Getting on the Same Page Again

Covid changed everything, including parent-teacher collaboration. Here’s some ways to get back on track if you feel your relationship with a teacher is strained.

Education, Grade Schooler, Parents406 Families: Guest ContributorJanuary 16, 2023school, classroom, teacher, student, parent, parenthood, parent help

Dear Asher, You're 10

As parents, we pray for little miracles to make your life easier: that you’ll do well on your spelling test, that you’ll stay out of trouble, that you’ll navigate tricky social situations. We sometimes forget that just the experience of knowing you and seeing you grow is an extraordinary miracle.