Education

During the last three years, I have worked as a substitute teacher, and it has become more and more apparent to me that people who become teachers do not do it for the money. They are worth far more...

Before I started college, I never really thought much about the profession of nursing. But once I hit twenty one that all changed. I was one of those early twenty-year-olds that every parent hopes they never have: the early...

Still looking for fabulous gifts for the kiddos? Look no further, I've got some ideas up my sleeve! BOOK Eucalyptus Wings Local author J. Alison James writes a dream-like fantasy book about a young girl who wishes to fly. The breathtaking illustrations are accompanied by incredible...

There are times that my husband and I joke that the real reason for having kids is so that we have an excuse to play with toys like building blocks again. Even if it isn’t the real reason, playing with...

Before I settled on a preschool for my son last fall I was kind of anxious about it. Quite frankly, it was ridiculous. It's only preschool, not college! All I was really looking for is some socialization for my...

{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 (or at least content) and successful (whatever that means for them). For our family, The...

This is part 2 of a 3 part series about Foster Care. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and it's followed in May by National Foster Care Month, so what better time to dive into the world of foster...

Did you notice that it was Women’s History Month? Have you celebrated yet with your daughters and sons? No? Well delay no longer! I’m here to help you with some easy and fun ways to celebrate the contributions of...

BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is part of a larger network called the City Moms Blog Network.  We have sister sites all over the country with teams of Moms doing exactly what we’re doing right here in Burlington.  Today, and now...

Yesterday, the kids and I colored monster pictures.   Maggie is into patterns these days and so alternated coloring her monsters turquoise and brown. Sophia, having recently begun feeling proud of her artistic skills, worked slowly and confidently, using “lots of...

I've read a lot of posts lately about unplugging and being 100% present with your kids. I'm not knocking this idea at all, but I must say that I am unapologetically pro technology and connectivity. I personally find motherhood,...

It’s time to register your pre-K kids for Kindergarten here in the Burlington area.  “But it’s only March?”, you might be thinking. I know, but around here the signs have been hanging off the elementary school walls since early January.  And...

Do you feel like you're always surrounded by paper? Let's tackle that paper once and for all! Supplies: 1. Manila folders 2. Trash/Recycle/Shred containers 3. How Long Do I Keep It List 4. Pencils 5. Post Its 6. Drinks and Music :) Tips for Organizing Your Paper: 1. Ask yourself...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks are all glorious figures in Black American history. However, there are so many other Black leaders, musicians, artists, activists, scientists, writers, inventors, and civil rights pioneers- past...