Did you know that this Friday (March 1st) is Dr. Seuss' birthday? It's probably one of those things that only Elementary school teachers or...
As a mom, and as a child who grew up eating a reduced price hot lunch, I am so proud of the food subsidy...
Q: My son came home from second grade yesterday and told me about another boy from our neighborhood getting bullied by a group of...
It's that time of year.  The trees are bare.  Snow will be covering the ground before we know it.  And Christmas.  Yes, I said...
There are so many books out there for younger children that help to teach about emotions. Happy, angry, sad, and mad... we can begin...
 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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...

A Hair Story

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There are many adjectives that can be used to describe my daughter’s hair: curly, twisty, kinky, coily, afro, poofy, big, natural, 4C and nappy...
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“How can I help my kids love art?” My mother asked my first-grade teacher. My mom was not an expert in art herself but...
(Disclaimer: While I am a trained speech-language pathologist, the following tips are general suggestions to help encourage your child's language development. If you feel your...

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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...