The first time my son said, “Mom, can I have some money?” I knew we were in trouble. My husband and I had yet...

Dear Playground Mom

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Dear Playground Mom, My daughter, Ellie, is 3-years-old. She’s unusually tall for her age. As in, literally off the doctor’s office development chart. She is...
One day, while trying unsuccessfully to pee alone, my daughter, two at the time, asked me what a tampon was. She was holding it...
My son was called a “sh*t face” by his so-called friend at school a few weeks ago. You read that correctly. Sh*t. Face. You should...
{We have partnered with VHEIP to bring relevant and important information to BVTMB readers through this sponsored post.} April is Financial Literacy Month! We’re excited...
The First Hour after Birth: A Baby’s 9 Instinctive Stages So much effort is devoted to preparing for labor and birth throughout pregnancy, but what...
My daughter is 6 and in the last few months, my husband and I have found it challenging to get her to do tasks...
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...
I’ve been a member of the work-from-home moms club for 7 years now. Initially, I primarily taught online. I did so early in the morning or late...
As a modern mama-to-be you are bombarded with thousands of items to make your life just a little easier.  It is so difficult to...

Waiting for Life to Happen

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We slipped casually into autumn. One day suggestions of fall were muttered under the warm breath of summer, crisp and chilly morning air and...
A child safety harness. A leash backpack. A tether. Call it whatever you want. I have one and use it to keep my daughter...
Brrrr, Baby it's cold outside. Here are some of our favorite activities this week. Friday, February 20, 2015 Stories with Megan @ The Miller Center Join Megan...
I have a confession to make, and I can already see the reactions going two ways. Some moms will relate, while others will want...

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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...