When a three-year-old joins a volunteer project, the impact goes far beyond the moment. A family’s journey making Valentine cards for seniors, picking up trash on nature trails, and harvesting produce in community gardens reveals how even the youngest can help build character and create cherished memories.

A local preschool owner’s dedication to Montessori principles has resulted in a thriving early-education center, proving that a passion for teaching can evolve into a flourishing business. Rooted in independence and experiential learning, this program offers a glimpse into the life-changing power of early-childhood education.

A personal reflection on growing up in a small town offers insight into how adults’ negative behaviors can shape a child’s view of what is acceptable. This opinion piece warns that when adults engage in bullying, children learn from their example—and not for the better.

Cognition, a center in Beulah dedicated to inspiring young minds, is moving forward with plans to expand. Emphasizing collaboration, they are calling on local residents to help shape the future of this ever-growing vision.

Local families now have free access to Lantern, a digital parenting support platform backed by the Family Resource Center. This tool offers parents and caregivers easy-to-use guidance to nurture children’s growth from birth through the early stages of development.

As concerns over children’s screen time grow, parents and experts are exploring modern audio players like Yoto and Toniebox as screen-free alternatives to engage kids. While these devices offer benefits like fostering imagination and reducing exposure to screens, questions remain about their effectiveness in today’s digital age.