I recently acted as the musical director for a middle school theater production.
While I have a lot of theater experience, there were still plenty...
My pregnancy with my first-born was organized, bullet journaled, and crafted to the extreme. You might say that it was “Pinterest-perfect.” This time around,...
5 things not to say to parents of autistic children. Author compares these don'ts to things not to say to queer and trans people.
If you’re a stay-at-home mom or if you work from home while caring for your kids, then you know how important it is to...
How can we protect our kids from online predators, if we're somewhat clueless about the social media world in which they live?
Several years...
Honestly, I didn’t really think through the process of my teen son learning to drive and getting his license. Specifically, I completely ignored the...
There are many things you can’t foresee when creating a birth plan, but there are two words I never thought I would have to...
You got your child a cell phone.
Congratulations! You’ve made a momentous decision that will impact multiple lives including those of individuals who you have...
With the current shutdown of schools, including preschools, in Vermont for the remainder of the year, I’ve seen many parents say, “I know what to do...
Congratulations on your child’s acceptance to college!! March is an exciting time for high school seniors as many are finding out which colleges they...
Currently, my days are a mix of “Okay, I’ve got this,” and, “Oh crap, I so do not got this.” Anyone else?
One of my...
When my boys were young, every time I read this sweet book to them I felt a bit of an excited thrill as I...
The first week in January, my family rang in a new year. The second week, the baby learned to crawl. The third, our preschooler...
Phew, this summer was fast, furious, and fun! It came up quickly and was over in a flash, and it’s taken me the entire...
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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...
