Our kids: Our business

09/09/2026

After holding it together all day, home can be the place where everything finally spills out.

After School Restraint Collapse can look like shouting, tears, snapping, withdrawing, refusing to talk or becoming overwhelmed by things that would normally feel manageable.

It is not necessarily a child choosing to “behave badly” after school. Often, it is a child whose stress load has simply reached capacity.

This From the Inside visual explores what that experience may feel like for the child themselves — and why calm, connection, reduced demands and time to decompress can matter so much.

Part of our 3-post series:
Signs Of • How Can We Help • From the Inside

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

As we enter into this next period of recovery and healing, we are updating our process of issuing vouchers. Please help us spread the word. Vouchers are still available to those impacted, but the process of receiving a voucher will look a little different. Email [email protected] to initiate this process. Vouchers allow those affected by the Spokane Complex Fires to freely and discreetly shop our thrift store for whatever they need to rebuild.

08/18/2026

Children don’t need perfect adults. They need adults who help them feel safe, loved, heard, understood and included.

A child who feels listened to is more likely to speak up.
A child who feels they matter is more likely to believe in themselves.
A child with clear, kind boundaries learns that care and limits can exist together.

Behaviour is often communication. Behind the anger, silence, withdrawal or “acting out” may be a child asking: “Do I belong here? Am I safe? Does anyone understand me?”

Every child deserves to feel seen—not just when they are easy to manage, but especially when they are struggling.

FREE WHAT CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE POSTER FOR PARENTS

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08/14/2026

Mark your calendars! The Kids Jr. Fire Academy is Saturday, Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at River Park Square. Come meet your local firefighters, tour and see demonstrations from a ladder truck and fire engine, learn hands-only CPR, make a craft, operate a charged fire hose, learn about child passenger safety, and so much more! Kids can collect stamps at each activity and receive a Jr. Firefighter certificate.

08/12/2026

SPOKANE, Wash. — Whether your family has lost a home, or you're feeling helpless on the fringe of so much destruction, our entire community is going through a lot. Those

08/07/2026

This is powerful information explaining the importance of focusing early brain development. Many of us have tried our best to convey this message throughout our careers, yet we are still facing systems that do not or will not pay attention to this. We know early prevention breaks cycles, builds stronger and confident young people, strengthens families, and changes outcomes within our communities. ❤️

Neural Nugget: Between 0–3 years old, a child’s brain forms over 1 million neural connections per second. This time in life is the most pivotal, and also the most vulnerable for brain development. Early experiences shape cognitive development in early childhood.

We’ve made the science of baby brain development accessible for all. The Baby Brain Map is your interactive guide to early brain science. Start exploring now and help lay the foundation for healthy growth: https://bit.ly/4w3j4jg

08/03/2026

SPOKANE, Wash. - Donations for firefighters on the Spokane Area Fires are being accepted at Station 16, located at 5225 N Assembly.

08/03/2026

Wildfire Relief Clothing Drive for Children‼️

In just one moment, children lost their homes, belongings, and clothes. They are now facing the difficult task of starting over with almost nothing left. 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks is collecting new socks, underwear, shoes, pajamas, and hygiene kits for newborns to teens. All donations will be given to Teen & Kid Closet. Donate now at any of their four stores ❤️

📍16376 ID-41 Suite A, Rathdrum, ID 83858

📍1233 N Division St., Spokane, WA. 99202

📍2006 N Ash St., Spokane, WA. 99205

📍15303 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99037

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Together, we can rebuild hope, one child at a time ❤️

04/28/2026

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University High School senior Camren Breeden turned a simple class project into something life-changing for a classmate.

After noticing fellow student Daniel, who is blind, struggling to navigate school with a flimsy, homemade mobility aid, Camren got to work. Using materials from his Career and Technical Education (CTE) class, he designed and built a custom walker to better support Daniel’s independence.

Inspired in part by his own uncle, who is also blind, Camren created a sturdy, easy-to-maneuver device with a wheeled base and properly fitted handles—allowing Daniel to move through hallways more safely and confidently.

Daniel, who lost his vision during the COVID-19 pandemic and is nonverbal, previously relied heavily on others to get around. Now, thanks to Camren’s compassion and ingenuity, he has greater autonomy and freedom at school.

With support from CTE teacher Eric Puyear, the project continues to evolve, with plans to refine the design and build additional devices for other students.

This incredible act of kindness and innovation is a powerful example of what it means to truly see and support others in our school community.

See the full Spokesman-Review article below:
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/apr/24/its-incredible-spokane-valley-teen-takes-it-upon-h/

📷 Photo credit: Tyler Tjomsland, Spokesman-Review