When grown-ups say, “Don’t play the blame game,” they mean that instead of pointing fingers when something goes wrong, we should focus on understanding the problem and finding real solutions. Yet in the past two months, the DEI blame...
I let my husband read the pregnancy test.
I knew the results when I saw the corner of his mouth twitch.
The solar eclipse was a memorable day for me for more reasons than the celestial phenomenon. It was the day...
It’s taken me a while to be able to sit down and write because, just like you, I’m an overwhelmed, overtired, and overstimulated mom who is just trying to stay afloat most days. When we add the current chaos...
Nobody thinks that they will end up divorced when they exchange vows on their wedding day. Marriages are hard work and complicated, whether they last or not. Mine did not stand the test of time. We endured some extremely...
The only thing I love about winter is soup.
Winter is soup season, and I lean into this so hard that one might think my family has no teeth because we are perpetually eating mush. But, I don't care....
Ah, motherhood. It can be the most fun, joy-filled love fest ever created. It can also be the most depleting and chaotic job in the world. Especially if you are a mom with ADHD.
Having ADHD means that your brain...
Parents are bombarded with books, classes, and unsolicited advice about everything related to kids. Topics often include, but aren’t limited to, prenatal health, car seat safety, choking hazards, vaccines, how and when to introduce solids, schooling, sleeping habits, and...
Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer Championship Game featuring our local UVM Men's Soccer team. My kids fought a hard fight...
Just last week as I was entering my apartment building one of my neighbors said,
“Oh hey, Karen, what do you think about a bottle drive to raise money for a community party? Is that something you’d like to get...
It can feel paralyzing to witness disasters of the magnitude of California's devastating wildfires.
We are collectively worrying about our friends and families and loved ones, cultural institutions, wildlife, natural resources, and while also imagining the human toll of...
In the cold days of winter, it's hard to imagine that it's ever going to be hot again. But before you know it, snow will start melting and trees will begin to bud. And if you don't have your...
Are your pants too long? Do you lack sewing skills?
It's okay! You can hem your pants without a sewing machine. In fact, I'm going to tell you three ways to hem pants without sewing! I'm a short girl with...
As we start 2025, many of us have made New Year’s resolutions. If your resolutions include a reading resolution, meaning you want to read more and do other things less, then keep reading (pun intended).
Why should you listen to...
On March 23, 2018, I took over ownership of Vermont Moms, which was formed in 2012. As I near my 7th year of ownership, it's fun to look back at how far we've come. From a mom's blog to...
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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families
Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer...
