Spotlight on Western Family Life
We want to feature you and your family as you navigate life in the Western lifestyle. You can contribute in one of the following ways:
- Write your own article sharing how you’re raising the next generation of Westerners. Use the questions below as a guide, or feel free to share what feels most meaningful to your story.
- Answer a few questions from the list below. Choose the ones you connect with most, or even create your own! A co-writer will transform your responses into a beautifully written feature.
Please submit your article or responses along with a gallery of at least 10 images that capture your family life, including a few photos of yourselves. Our editors will carefully select images to complement your story and highlight your unique lifestyle.
This is your chance to celebrate your family’s journey and share your wisdom with the Western community. We can’t wait to feature your story!
Spotlight on Western Family Life
- How do you balance ranch or farm work with family time?
- What traditions or values are most important to you in raising your children?
- How do you teach your kids about the Western lifestyle?
- What’s a favorite family memory from your life on the ranch or farm?
- How do your children participate in ranching, rodeo, or other Western activities?
- Can you share a milestone your family recently celebrated?
- What are the biggest challenges of raising kids in the Western lifestyle?
- How do you approach education for your children while living in rural areas?
- What life lessons do you hope your children take from this lifestyle?
- How do you teach your children the importance of hard work and perseverance?
- What’s your favorite activity to do as a family on the ranch?
- How do you prepare your children for participating in rodeos or competitions?
- What are your go-to family meals after a long day of work?