Guest Writer
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How to Address and Quell Fear and Anxiety in Young Children
Has your child ever woken up at 3am, walked into your bedroom and asked to sleep in your bed because he or she is...
Raising a Bilingual Child in an English-Speaking Community
Every day, when I pick up my daughter from daycare or school, one kid always looks at us with wide opened eyes. Some won’t...
The Schoolhouse – An Experiential, Interest-Based Education
{Disclaimer: We are working with The Schoolhouse Learning Center to bring you this post.}
As moms, we hope our kids grow up to be happy...
BVTMB Dads Take Over: Thoughts on Being a New Dad
Before I became a dad, I had an altogether different view on babies. I was definitely less tolerant of other people’s babies, that’s for...
Cooking with Kids: One Dad’s Life Lessons from the Kitchen
Cooking is one of my favorite activities to do with my children.
People often seem surprised to know that my five-year-old can flip his...
Five Kid-Friendly Day Trips from Vermont to Québec, Canada
Looking for some kid-friendly and fun day trips from Northern Vermont? Hop across the border into Canada! Let me hook you up with some...
A Sinking Ship: Is My Marriage Heading Towards Divorce?
My marriage is crumbling and it's like watching a car accident happen in slow motion. I don't know how, when, or what happened. About...
Single Motherhood: My Life and Path to Becoming a Single Mom
There are some paths in life that you can choose, plan for and be prepared for, and then there are those paths that choose...
Welcome to Vermont. This is a Judgement-Free Zone
Welcome to rural Vermont. This is a judgement-free zone.
There are no Saks 5th Avenue or Prada stores around the corner but instead, you’ll find...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Kayla’s Directory
On a cool crisp fall day in 2012, I made my first ever trip to the Child Development Clinic. My son’s early intervention team...
Five Scenic, Stroller-Friendly Walks around Burlington
If you are like me, your baby loves to get outside but you can’t hit the hiking trails quite yet… so anywhere we go...
When We Feel Like We’re Drowning: How Cancer Changed My Perspective
Sometimes life grabs you by the nape of the neck, pins you up against a wall, taunts you to tears and jests at your...
How I Went From an Alcoholic to a Life Coach
{Disclaimer: We are working with Ginger B. Coaching to bring you this post.}
Hi! My name is Ginger and I am an alcoholic.
I remember the...
Suicide: Starting the Conversation Even Though It’s Hard
September was National Suicide Awareness month. I am going to level with you. I did not enjoy writing this piece.
Suicide isn’t fun to write...