Tackling the child care challenge

In the Lake of the Ozarks region, there is a shortage of accessible, affordable and high-quality child care. To address this concern, local leaders, educators, employers and residents are invited to Crisis to Collaboration: Tackling the Childcare Challenge, a public panel and workshop on Nov. 12.

Beat the back-to-school stress

Prepare your child for school with routines, checklists, and stress-reducing strategies. Build excitement and confidence for the new school year.

Smooth the transition to summer visitation

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - With the end of the school year approaching, divorced and separated parents need to plan ahead for summer visitation arrangements for their children, said a University of Missouri Extension human environmental sciences specialist.