Erica Green
Born and raised on Long Island, I lived and taught elementary school in three different states before landing in Vermont. I moved to Vermont 10 years ago with no job and no contacts, and like many before me, quickly fell in love with the area. Ten years later I am married with two boys. I continue to teach full time, and though I am not sure that I am balancing much in my chaotic life, I am enjoying the ride!
The Day I Said Those Awful Words to My Oldest Son
As a parent, there are many words that we speak to our children on a daily basis. Positive and negative words. There are highs...
Traditions and Holidays: Raising My Children in an Interfaith Family
Growing up Jewish and living on Long Island, I never put any thought about what it would be like to raise children as part...
We Need to Teach Both Our Sons and Daughters About Harassment
With all of the information regarding sexual harassment in the news these days, it's a wonder that we focus so much time on teaching...
My Morning Routine: Getting My Child Out of Bed in Five Stages
Any parent or caregiver knows that it can be nearly impossible to get a child out of bed on a school day morning. I...
Mom Diaries: I Think My Appliances Are Mocking Me
There are so many appliances in my house. Some are ones I use every day, like the typical: refrigerator, stove, and washing machine (yes...
Where to Find Gently Used Children’s Items at Amazing Prices
When you are a parent or caregiver of any age child, finding the clothes to outfit your children and the toys or sports equipment...
Helping Children Through the Loss of Loved Community Members
Just recently, my town experienced the loss of one of our beloved community members. He was a bus driver at our school, but for many...
One Mom’s Experience – Postpartum Anxiety is a Very Real Condition
Postpartum anxiety was not a term that entered my universe during my first pregnancy. Of course, I had heard about Postpartum Depression - a...
Child-Friendly Races for the 2017 Warm Weather Season
The warmer weather is upon us and there are many child-friendly races on the schedule for this year.
Many children are natural runners and do...
Parenting Activities I Begrudgingly (I Mean Lovingly) Do For My Children
As parents and caregivers, there are so many parenting activities that we lovingly do for our children. We sing songs, play games, crawl in...
Our Current Favorite Music – A Review (With Help from My Five Year-Old)
There is a lot of great children's music out there these days. So much that children’s music has its own category at the Grammys!
My...
Chaperone 101: the Etiquette of Going on a Field Trip
Thinking about being a chaperone on your child's field trip? Have you already volunteered to go to an apple orchard or the Flynn Theatre...
Amazing Picture Books that Teach Kids About Emotions
There are so many books out there for younger children that help to teach about emotions. Happy, angry, sad, and mad... we can begin...
Moving On: An Open Letter to Myself for When I Feel Like A Failure
From the exciting moments of being so proud that your heart might explode to feeling like a failure, being a mom can go from...