Parenting

I’m a nonbinary mom raising kids in Vermont, and while that means a lot of joy and self-discovery, it also means navigating a world that's still catching up with nonbinary parenting. I show up at school drop-offs and parent-teacher conferences as myself, a nonbinary mom, and often that can throw people off. So, I'm writing this for those who are curious, those who care, and those walking a similar path.

I wanted to find out what college students really think about vaping and their experiences, so I interviewed them about how they started, what...

Okay, Vermont dog owners, we need to have a chat. I'm seeing way too many out-of-control dogs, and it's starting to piss me off. A...

Among all of the vitriol being spewed online and otherwise surrounding current immigration enforcement practices, there appears to be an overarching lack of empathy,...

When I was in high school in 2016, I was smack dab in the prime of the Juul craze, and just in time for...

My family welcomed our third child in early December. Our older children are 4 and 17 and I felt better prepared for this baby....

When grown-ups say, “Don’t play the blame game,” they mean that instead of pointing fingers when something goes wrong, we should focus on understanding...

Nobody thinks that they will end up divorced when they exchange vows on their wedding day. Marriages are hard work and complicated, whether they...

Ah, motherhood. It can be the most fun, joy-filled love fest ever created. It can also be the most depleting and chaotic job in...

Parents are bombarded with books, classes, and unsolicited advice about everything related to kids. Topics often include, but aren’t limited to, prenatal health, car...

In the cold days of winter, it's hard to imagine that it's ever going to be hot again. But before you know it, snow...

On March 23, 2018, I took over ownership of Vermont Moms, which was formed in 2012. As I near my 7th year of ownership,...

Have you seen the viral social media post about how to save yourself in case of a heart attack and how to do self...

Walk around any old graveyard and notice all the small headstones of infants and young children. In a modern graveyard, infant headstones are rare.  These...