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...
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...
I have a wild child. He is strong-willed and fierce. He is energetic and hilarious. And sometimes he gets angry.
Because he is only four,...
My son's homework is to read books for 30 minutes a day.
While he enjoys reading books, 30 minutes is a long time for him,...
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...
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...
As I tucked my children, ages 6 and 9, into bed tonight, I reflected upon the last year and how difficult it has been...
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...
There is perhaps nothing more "Burlington" than a painted metal door in a South End walk-up that leads to a working art studio. And...
It’s summer time, which means that a lot of families will be hitting the road. Last summer my family went on a 3 week...
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...
Still looking for fabulous gifts for the kiddos? Look no further, I've got some ideas up my sleeve!
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Eucalyptus Wings
Local author J. Alison James writes a...
Joining the PTA, PTSA, PTO, PTSO, Boosters, or whatever your school calls their parent/teacher organization is a great way to support your child's school,...
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Dear Diary,
Jason, my husband, and I just had...
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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...
