Wikipedia defines free-range parenting as, “The concept of raising children in the spirit of encouraging them to function independently and with little parental supervision,...
Before having children, I always heard about the "terrible twos." It wasn't until I had my own child that I heard the term, "threenager." Once...
I love to talk but I've decided to try not speaking on behalf of my daughter. I can't be my daughter's voice anymore.
Well-meaning...
My kiddos are 8 and 11 and I believe that they each now have the same number of active hobbies as years. From skiing...
In every stage of our lives, we are offered advice. As teenagers, we are encouraged to choose a particular college because it was so-and-so’s...
You read right! Our family is taking the entire summer off from scheduling! We have opted for a plan free summer.
Intrigued? So was my...
I dedicate this post to moms who are surviving morning challenges while getting their toddler ready.
Welcome to mom life - you’re certainly in...
To the two women who offered me a little veteran mom help to diffuse potential tantrums today before they turned to full-blown meltdown status......
“Traveling alone is NOT for me.” I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve said that to myself and others.
I can’t...
Mothers are known for being the cornerstones of any family; the foundations that support the beams of our children’s lives. Although mothers experience vulnerability...
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...
When I was pregnant with my son, I used to talk to him as I took the family dog for a walk.
I started...
Choosing a daycare can be a daunting task.
There are many home daycares and daycare centers out there, but space is so limited that we,...
“Parenting is a piece of cake,” said no mom ever in the history of parenting.
It’s hard work, plain and simple. Hopefully, someone was...
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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...
