Written by Maria Malloy, Youth Programs Manager at Thrive. Article also published in Montana Parent Magazine (October, 2017 Edition.) Where did the word mentor first come from? The word first appeared in the Greek poet Homer’s Odyssey tale. When Odysseus, the king,...
Written by Anna Redbond Summer vacation has come and gone, and somehow we’re already back to the school routine, with early morning scrambles to get lunches ready and school bags packed. The start of a school year always comes with a transition or two, whether that be...
If it feels like your child has been moving away from you from the moment they were born, it’s because they have. We nurture them, comfort them, keep them safe, teach them how to be in the world and they take all these wonderful gifts and use them to grow and go. And...
Head Coach for Girls on the Run at Irving Elementary School What Girls on the Run coaches say about her: “Megan has been such an amazing head coach this season, who has truly gone above and beyond for the girls that she worked with! She was such a...
CAP Mentor at Longfellow Elementary School CAP Match for Two Years What his CAP student says: “Luke, I always have a fun time when I’m with you! Thank you for helping me a lot!” What his CAP Coordinator says: “Luke, congratulations on being our May CAP...
Frayed Nerves: The Highs and Lows of Parenting By Jai Anderson, MSW. Jai is a Parent Educator at Thrive. On June 20th, 2001, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in a bathtub in their home. Like the explosion of the NASA Challenger Shuttle and September 11th, some...
