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The Preschool Bully

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Like most moms, I can easily turn into scary mama bear when somebody threatens to, or actually hurts my child. There have been times at...
Books are magical. I know e-readers are said to be the wave of the future, but gosh, I hope they never truly replace books. There...
We’ve all heard the statements from our parents and grandparents, “Well in my day…” I’ll admit that I’ve rolled my eyes a time or two(hundred) listening...
May 5-11 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Having been a previous educator before having children I know that teaching is a tough profession. I also...
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...
{Disclaimer: We have partnered together with Stern Center to bring you this sponsored post on their services.} A new school year is an exciting time for...
I recently saw the graphic posted below about schooling options from Latched Mama. I liked seeing the graphic and it made me feel supported,...
While children are adept at navigating social media and playing online games, seemingly without instruction, there are so many unused and unexplored parts of...
Whatever the opposite of a 'green thumb' is, that is what I am. Plants enter through my front door at their own risk and hope to an almighty...
I am a bookworm. As soon as I could read, I discovered a rich fantasy that I never wanted to abandon. Books contain my favorite places,...
A new statewide school cell phone ban in Vermont has become a hot topic of debate. I have big feelings about this and want...
I’m currently experiencing every emotion under the sun. Even so, I feel calm that Vermont schools will be closed for in-person learning. I’m guessing you...
During the last three years, I have worked as a substitute teacher, and it has become more and more apparent to me that people...
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...

In + Around Vermont

Winter in Vermont

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It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...