Today was a day that left me shaken, defeated, and questioning my parenting.
I had two experiences that made me feel that not only was...
What is that feeling in my chest? Is it love for my two wonderful children? Maybe. But more likely, it’s extreme anxiety because of...
With all of the information regarding sexual harassment in the news these days, it's a wonder that we focus so much time on teaching...
Happy New Year everyone! I’m so happy to be a new contributing blogger here at the BurlingtonVT Moms Blog. I’m Beatriz, mom to 2...
I was driving home one day after picking up both of my boys from childcare. As usual, my oldest was chatting away about different things...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As many as 28% of all kids from 6th through 12th grade report having been bullied.
This particular subject...
(Co-authored with my very own strong girls, my 10 year-old daughter, Nell, and my 7 year-old, Libby)
In honor of Women’s History Month, (this is...
There’s an old Yiddish folk tale about a man who is feeling overwhelmed by his home life. As a single mom, I feel overwhelmed...
As much as I love - and have longed for - summer, it comes with its own challenges. Like the inevitable sunscreen and toddler...
I have a love/hate relationship with laundry.
I love that all I have to get it washed is toss it in the machine.
It’s just so...
To You New Parent
First, let me begin by saying congratulations on your new little miracle! The world of parenting, especially for new parents, is...
I’m writing this while in the throes of major overstimulation. This overstimulated mama could use a time-out. But that’s not happening any time soon.
My...
We love the bustle and festivity of the holidays, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. Same thing with visiting the jolly fellow...
Seriously, what did our parents do without Google? Maybe they used an encyclopedia (“What is that?” My kids say.) Maybe they asked a friend,...
In + Around Vermont
Winter in Vermont
It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...
