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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...
Back to school time is almost here! BVTMB has put together a comprehensive back to school guide full of tips and ideas to get...
When I sign my name, I am Linda Li. I don’t have a maiden name, and I didn’t change my name when I got...
In my adult life, I’ve always worked full time. If not more. Sometimes, I was also working part-time and volunteering, too. So much of...
The lazy dog days of summer are winding down and if you are like me you're already thinking ahead to the next school year. Later...
It happened again the other day. I was in my classroom and my kiddos had just returned from art or music, or someplace else outside...
The benefits of a Doula

Doula Support? YES

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Doula support? YES More and more individuals and families are choosing to use the support of a Doula during their childbearing year, and specifically during...
{Disclaimer: We have partnered together with The Edge to bring you this sponsored post on their Kids & Fitness school programs.} Are you still looking...
It was April 5th, around lunchtime. I was at a conference with a fellow teacher (and friend) when I decided that I was going...
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...
This is my fourth year celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) with my daughter. The realization of that is kind of crazy.  She was born in...
 It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week.  Have you hugged your kid’s teacher?  Have you at least thanked them for their time, energy, attention, care, and,...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Love at First Bite to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!} I first learned about Love at...
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...

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...