There are so many books out there for younger children that help to teach about emotions. Happy, angry, sad, and mad... we can begin...
As moms, our job is to keep our kids safe. We teach them to look both ways before crossing the street, to speak up...
Full disclosure: I am the Interim Director of the Bixby Memorial Free Library in Vergennes, so it should be obvious that I am a...

The Grocery School

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I used to be fearless. I toted three young children to the grocery store by myself. One up front in the cart, one in the...
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...
It was time to head home after a fun children’s story hour at our library, when my 18-month-old daughter and I were surprised by...

Cut the Paper Clutter

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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...
Someday, summer will actually be here. Kids will finish school and summer play dates will be in full swing. Does your child have any friends...
Friends often ask me, what does homeschooling look like for my family? I asked myself this question dozens of times before deciding to homeschool my...
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...
We are excited to be participating in the Booking Across the USA project as Vermont's representative blog! In an effort to showcase regional books, blogs...
Before we know it spring will be here. The cold will fade, the days will lengthen and the snow will melt (I know it's hard...
{Disclaimer: We have partnered with Lake Champlain Waldorf School to bring you this  information.} Lake Champlain Waldorf School is excited to announce a two-day conference...
I have had a membership to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center since my son was a toddler. I loved it, as many...

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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families

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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...