Kate
Hiding My Broken Soul
When I was around 14 years old, I started to have some anxiety before falling asleep.
I would lie in bed with so many thoughts running through my head about everything from the chapters I...
Thriving, Not Just Surviving, Through the Teen Years
If you're anything like me, having a baby, or many, is a dream come true.
You played "house" when you were little, you carried your baby doll around with you, or insisted on bringing him...
Married…with Children
As my 16th wedding anniversary approaches, I am reflecting on where I've been in my relationship with my husband and where I hope our marriage takes us from here.
So much has changed from those...
School to Summer Survival Guide
Ahh...the days are getting warmer here in Vermont.
We have once again made it through the winter, and mud season, which, at times, can be rugged and unenviable. We see leaves on the trees and...
How I Became a Mother: babies welcome, in due time
BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is partnering with Vermont Midwives Association to bring you our latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us has a unique journey on...
Savor Every Moment, Even the Poopy Ones
Recently I've come to the realization that I am becoming the Old Mom.
Not only does having a child turn 15 make me feel old, but now that my youngest is 8, I know I...
Protecting My Kids: Beyond the Playground
For many of us, when we spend our first days as Moms, we can't help but fall madly in love with this new gift in our lives. This precious being that we have been...
What Makes Me Kate…
As I think about how best to introduce myself, the words, "I have 4 daughters" usually escape my mouth before I can even stop them. Is that who I am? What defines me? Maybe....