Several years ago, when I was much younger, I went to the doctor for an eye exam and they told me that they had...
On March 23, 2018, I took over ownership of Vermont Moms, which was formed in 2012. As I near my 7th year of ownership,...
This is the first time that I have used a blog. I can safely say this is not something I had ever thought of...
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...
I knew my new second grader was nervous about going back to school. I had to figure out a way to ease the back...
One of the first things I was warned of when I got pregnant was Mommy Brain.
Well, I guess I was really warned about...
Q: I was wondering if you could write something about "stranger danger." How do I talk to my kids about keeping themselves safe out in...
It’s no secret that having your first child is challenging. Everything is brand new: how to hold them, burp them, bathe them, and even...
Last Saturday night I went out with a friend whom I’ve known since nursery school. Thirty-six years (thirty-seven in her case, but who’s counting?!)...
Picture this....
You're in the kitchen making lunch for your kids and you set it in front of them and they are so excited they...
The repetitive nature of parenting tasks create rhythms in our lives and can show up as unexpected gifts from others.
There is an unspoken beauty...
There are many sleepless nights in parenthood. The most obvious segment is the newborn phase up until that blissful day when they finally start...
In the romantic imaginings of what parenting will be, we indulge ourselves with dreams of all the important "firsts" : first steps, first words,...
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying "Be kind to others; you never know what someone else is going through." I’ve always believed in this...
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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...
