Has anyone ever said to you, “You should write a book, you’ve got great stories”? Yeah, yeah, that would be nice, but I don’t...
It’s almost here!  Sunday night is Mom’s Night Out at the Oscars with BurlingtonVT Moms Blog!  Are you so excited?  Well, we certainly are. ...
Somewhere sandwiched in between the summer of rainstorms and flooding there was the summer of heat, humidity, and sun. With our air conditioner on...
With the current shutdown of schools, including preschools, in Vermont for the remainder of the year, I’ve seen many parents say, “I know what to do...

It’s Worth It

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Despite the still warm days and brilliant colors, I feel the anxiety of winter stealing my ability to just fall into the graces of...

The Grocery School

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I used to be fearless. I toted three young children to the grocery store by myself. One up front in the cart, one in the...
salad, fresh vegetables, salad tongs, fresh cut flowers, dinner

Married…with Children

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As my 16th wedding anniversary approaches, I am reflecting on where I've been in my relationship with my husband and where I hope our...
I'm in the middle of  birthday party madness. Going to parties. Having parties. Oh my word, it doesn't stop. When it's winter in Vermont,...
In our latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Val and Julie are joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell M.Ed., emotional development expert, and co-author...
Having children changes how we view the world; we all know this to be true.  During the holidays, that cliche holds even more truth....
My daughter loves to watch a good movie or TV show. I try to limit her screen time on most days, but I have...
Imagine taking that leap and trying something new that you've always wanted to do. Whether it be a career change, a new hairstyle, starting...
I swear my baby has a hole in his chin!  A few months ago he figured out how to use a sippy cup which...
Disclaimer: I did not coin this phrase, but I wish I did, because hearing it puts a smile on my face! Thinking about other...

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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...