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...
This post was made in partnership with Future For Football, an initiative of the National Football Foundation, created to highlight the lessons and values...
“I’ve decided today is Christmas,” I said to my spouse, who was still bleary-eyed and thought he must have misheard me. “Ok, it’s not actually Christmas, but we’re going to have joy in this house today.” I explained.
If you can get pregnant or know someone who can get pregnant, this post is for you. People who can get pregnant and who don't...
I’m writing this on November 6, 2024. Like many queer Americans, I’m terrified, sad, depressed, and full of rage. I’m channeling some of those...
This morning, I woke up like any other day, thinking about my usual to-dos: getting the kids moving, tackling my work list, and the...
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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...
