The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Children have played an important role in my personal and professional life. Children bring joy and energy to life. As a child, I wanted to grow up to be a mother or a nurse. I have had the fortune of becoming both. As an adult, I recognize the best blessing was becoming a grandmother. Much of my adult life has been spent promoting children’s health.

The basics for keeping children physically healthy include safety, nutritious food, exercise and immunizations. Caring for our children’s mental health is just as important as caring for their physical health however, the basics for childr...