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Pep Rally

Camryn Frazier Abby Allen, Camryn Frazier Brittley King Abigail Bachura, Abby Allen, Camryn Frazier Ally Hower Kiele Tyner Macy Bolen, Cienna Good, Kiele Tyner, Abi Shearer, Abigail Bachura Photos by Brenden Adams and Chase German; Editing by Brenden Adams Read more

Give the child some pegs - for fine motor skills + hand strength!

on howwemontessori

Pegs are a common household item that can be used for many children's activities. Depending on the type of pegs you have, you can start using pegs with your child from toddlerhood. Flexible plastic pegs can work best for young... Read more

How to Talk About a Friend's Death When Someone Has Dementia

on Carol Bradley Bursack

When my dad died, my mother had dementia. She didn't have Alzheimer's, but she was in a stage of dementia where her short-term memory was not good. Being human, she was also good at denial... Read more

Pep Rally

on Martha House

Brenden Adams Landon Dody, Brycen Palmquist Johnathan Breese Ella Kirk, Keana Hearn, Jesee Robidou Mark Andres Photos by Chase German and Brenden Adams Read more

Pep Rally Skit

on Martha House

Marvin Henton John Carson Jessica Filkin Kaleb Litke Caleb Mahoney Koen Hula Izzy Asebedo John Carson Marvin Henton Photos by Chase German and Brenden Adams; Editing by Felicity Smith Read more

My Book of 2021 - Grow Wild! 💚

on howwemontessori

This is the first book I've read by biomechanist Katy Bowman and I love it so much it's my book of 2021. It's for all parents and caregivers, those expecting, with infants or toddlers, right through to those with teens... Read more

Keeping Motivated As a Stay-At-Home Entrepreneur

on candy

There are all sorts of different benefits to being a home-based entrepreneur, particularly for stay-at-home parents who want to try their hand at building a business around the obligations and routines of parenthood and family life. Today, there are all... Read more

Medication Management Tips for Older Adults

on Carol Bradley Bursack

It’s vital to be aware of any type of side effect, especially when taking multiple medications. If a new medication is introduced, new side effects may occur. Seniors may be tempted to dismiss a feeling of sleepiness, stomach upsets, or other issues, as related to something else... Read more

Parade

on Martha House

Laynee Bremer, Jayden Patry, Wyatt LeMay Jesee Robidou, Daniel McLaren Ella Kirk Asia Imholt Junior Royalty Kierni Mullen and Anthony Monihen Kiele Tyner, Abby Allen Kiele Tyner, Abby Allen, Camryn Frazier Macy Bolen Landon Dody, Johnathan Breese, Brycen Palmquist, Mark... Read more

Currently: September

on Kelsey

Feeling... the light and air change just enough that my summer despair is starting to lift. Apparently it happens every year about mid-September! Loving... creating my delicious fall-inspired home-brew coffee each morning: for my small pot of coffee each morning... Read more

How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?

on Carol Bradley Bursack

Then there's the other side. Many seniors are living in the same home they raised their children in. These homes are modest but worked well for raising their family and even for the early empty nest years. Often, however, they are two-story cottages, with the bedrooms and the only bathroom up a long flight of stairs... Read more

Bonfire

on Martha House

Nash Cooper Kiele Tyner Zach McCra, Mandy Wainwright Photos by Chase German Read more

Resources for Teaching Children About Emotions

on howwemontessori

I was recently asked on the How we Montessori Facebook page for recommendations on resources for teaching young children about emotions. This is one area where they may not be one Montessori approach however I am more than happy to... Read more

“I Promised My Parents I'd Never Put Them in a Care Facility”

on Carol Bradley Bursack

Back when our loved ones were younger and healthier, many of us promised in good faith that we would never put them in a nursing home. Doing so would be unthinkable—like abandoning them in their time of need. So, we naively pledge... Read more

Varsity and JV Sweep Osage City

on Martha House

Joslin Cannon, Lily Tompkins Lily Zeigler Karly Goodell Lily Zeigler Joslin Cannon Lily Tompkins Paisli Butler Paisli Butler Hollyn Zeigler Emily Bacon Remy Marsteller Photos by Chase German; Editing by Brenden Adams Read more

How To Keep Your Mind Healthy

on candy

To really live your life to the fullest, you must keep your mind as healthy as your body, yet many people focus on the physical elements of their health and ignore their brains, leaving them susceptible to problems. Here are... Read more

Tips For Saving Your Car Interior From Your Kids

on candy

Children are a blessing, but keeping your vehicle clean when you have little ones can be challenging. Children like to touch and play with everything in the car, and they also bring dirty items into the vehicle that need to... Read more

JV Defeats West Franklin 20-6

on Martha House

Cameron Crooks Cade Goodell Dillon Ellenson Mikayla Hutchinson, Caleb Mahoney Austin Bragewitz Holden Ziegler, Joey Andres, Cade Goodell Caden Honer AJ Peterson, Kolby Rose Football Managers: Bree' and Madilyn Hilton, Kierni Mullen Photos by Chase German; Editing by Brenden Adams Read more

Dementia: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness?

on Carol Bradley Bursack

"She took my sweater!" Victoria says. "I saw her. She stole it! That woman took the sweater my mother made for me!" But did someone actually steal Victoria's sweater, or is dementia stealing her mind? Victoria... Read more

FBLA Officer Spotlight

on Martha House

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