“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...
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...

The Gift of Literacy

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As the Holiday season fast approaches I find myself grasping at gift ideas. Allow me to backtrack a bit first. Last year, and every year...
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...
Now that Nora is two, I've begun to realize that she is need of some more structured activities and intentional learning time. As a...
Look in the mirror. Now look around you and think about what you see. If you live in Vermont, chances are that while you...
The month of May has rolled around yet again; it’s Better Speech and Hearing Month. Part of my role as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)...
As summer winds down and the routine of a new school year begins to shift into place, parents are busy purchasing books, supplies, lunch...
It’s been scientifically proven that reading to babies at early ages encourages cognitive and language development. It is never too soon to start reading...
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...
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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...
Summer break is almost upon us. In our household, summers tend to be busy with lots of activities for my daughter. With all her...
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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...