Looking for family friendly things to do in Missoula? Here are some exciting events happening around town this week!

In & Around Town, Family Fun, Indoor & Drop InTiffany WilliamsFebruary 24, 2020events, missoula events, things to do with kids, fun things to do, fun things to do in Missoula, Missoula kids, Missoula Public Library, missoula weekend, weekend

Favorite Podcasts for Kids

Whether it is for helping calm down at bedtime or passing the time on a road trip, here are some of the podcasts our kids (and us) are loving.

Tots & Tykes, Grade SchoolerLaci RathbunFebruary 24, 2020podcasts, reviews, bedtime, stories, meditationComment

Honoring Black History This Month and Throughtout the Year

This month we honor the accomplishments of African Americans, including Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins, a refugee who fled from the brutal Liberian Civil War, and made his mark in black history having been elected as the first black mayor in Montana.

Charity StubbFebruary 21, 2020

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Part I: Communication Tips

Family law expert Janel Chin offers suggestions for parents navigating separation or divorce who want to keep their children’s pain from the sudden changes to a minimum. This is the first in a two-part series.

Around Town: February 17-23, 2020

Looking for some fun things to do in Missoula with kids? Here are some events around town!

In & Around Town, Family Fun, Indoor & Drop InCharity StubbFebruary 17, 2020EmPower Place, SpectrUM Missoula, fun things to do, fun things to do in Missoula, Earth Day, Lewis & CLark School, Garden City Montessori, Historical Museum Fort Missoula, Blue Moose Pediatrics, Missoula International School, Growing Up GreenComment

Escape Boring at Big Sky Breakout

Being locked in a room with only an hour to escape may sound like the plot line to a scary movie, but it is all fun and games at Big Sky Breakout. Read on to find out more about this fun activity!

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Spotlight Activity: Nerf on the Turf

The Missoula Indoor Soccer Arena offers packages for groups of six or more to spend up to 75 minutes battling it out on the soccer field. They set the field up with moveable inflated objects and provide Nerf guns, eye protection, more ammo than you will ever need and a list of some recommended games with rules.

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Discovering Little Free Libraries

Did you know that Missoula has nearly 40 Little Free Libraries, as well as a few located in Lolo, Clinton, and Frenchtown? What are Little Free Libraries and how can it help the readers in your family expand their bookshelf?

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5 Toddler Friendly Valentine’s Day Crafts

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and with the snow we’ve had lately, you’re likely running out of things to do to make little ones happy. Never fear, we’ve gathered five easy Valentine’s Day crafts to keep hands busy this week.

406 FamiliesFebruary 11, 2020

Around Town: February 10-16, 2020

Looking for family friendly things to do in Missoula in honor of Valentine’s Day and beyond? Here’s some fun things happening this week?

In & Around Town, Family Fun, Indoor & Drop In406 FamiliesFebruary 9, 2020EmPower Place, SpectrUM Missoula, Families First Missoula, Butterfly House, Blue Moose Pediatrics, Montana Natural History Center, ZACC, Zootown Arts, YMCA Missoula, Glacier Ice Rink, Missoula Symphony

Celebrating Galentine’s Day

Move over, Valentine’s Day… ‘cause “Galentine’s Day” is here and we are here for it! Besides, “Ladies celebrating ladies” is always a good idea. Let’s talk about where this fun psuedo-holiday came from, and how some local businesses are helping making it easy for your to celebrate!

Lifestyle, Parents406 FamiliesFebruary 7, 2020galentine, mom's night out, friendship

Best Sledding Hills in Missoula

Now that we finally have snow, let’s talk about the best places to head out with the family for a fun day of sledding. We’ve got local favorites in every neighborhood and a handy dandy map at the bottom, since many of these spots don’t exactly have signs or addresses.

Family Fun, Tots & Tykes, Tweens, playgroundsLaci RathbunFebruary 7, 2020sledding, missoula, activities, outdoor, kids, family friendly, winterComment

Reflections: Healing from Childhood Trauma as a Parent

I felt like I had to leave and get away from everyone. I know how crazy it looked. How could a wife, a stay-at-home mom of three young children leave to go camping by herself? As my husband packed up the car with camping stuff for me he asked, “I just need to know if you are coming back?”

Lifestyle, Parents406 Families: Guest ContributorFebruary 6, 2020Reflections, Parents, Healing, Emotional Trauma, Sexual Assault

Control the Clutter in Kid Spaces

The hardest part of reorganizing my life has always been my kiddos’ plethora of toys. Giving them their own space to play and create has been one of the best parts of parenting.

Around Town: February 3-9, 2020

Looking for family friendly things to do in Missoula? Here are some exciting events happening around town this week!

In & Around Town, Family Fun, Indoor & Drop InCharity StubbFebruary 2, 2020EmPower Place, SpectrUM Missoula, Families First Missoula, Butterfly House, Blue Moose Pediatrics, Montana Natural History Center, ZACC, Zootown Arts, Big Sky Hight School Cheer, YMCA Missoula, Historical Museum Fort Missoula, Glacier Ice Rink, Missoula Symphony

Cooking with Kids: Super Bowl

Preparing for the Super Bowl? Let your kids help in the kitchen with these recipes for every age.

Tweens, Lifestyle, Parents, Teens, Tots & Tykes406 FamiliesJanuary 31, 2020recipes, things to do with kids, cooking with kids, kitchen, sweet, cooking, Super Bowl, party, party planning, party food, food, recipe, nachos, jalapeno poppers, jalapeno, potato Comment

Reflections: Why Missoula?

By the time I was four, I had six stamps in my passport. My father is a doctor and my mother stayed home with me and my brother. I never felt “home” until I moved to Missoula. Here’s why it’s home for my family.

Family Fun, In & Around Town, Lifestyle, Parents406 Families: Guest ContributorJanuary 29, 2020missoula, missoula relocation, relocation, montana, western montana, western montana relocation, missoula is great, why missoula, missoula mt, montana real estate, Sarah, Sarah BuszmannComment

Got a Girl with "GRIT"?

Got a girl with GRIT? GRIT’s mission is to empower and educate girls and non-binary and gender-diverse youth by strengthening their self-confidence, building their self-sufficiency, broadening their perspective of what hobbies and career options are available to them, and having fun!

Tweens, Teens, Classes406 FamiliesJanuary 27, 2020girls, missoula, STEM, ywcaComment

Around Town: January 27-February 2, 2020

Looking for some fun things to do in Missoula with kids? Here are some events around town!

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Listening To: 3 Podcasts for Tweens & Teens

For us adults, podcasts are a great way to pass the time on a road trip, wind down in the evening, or distract us from chores. And who says that the same doesn’t apply to Tweens and Teens?

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