In June, I attended my son’s final Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting of the school year.
G just completed his second of what will be...
My husband and I were dog-parents long before we had our son. When we found out I was pregnant with D, we talked about...
Growing up, I never imagined that I’d get divorced or be a part of a blended family.
Believe me, it was never a part of...
As much as I love - and have longed for - summer, it comes with its own challenges. Like the inevitable sunscreen and toddler...
My son, a fifth grader, plays lacrosse. It’s the only sport he plays. After asking him year after year if he wanted to try...
Before turning 40, there are many things I want to accomplish.
Birthdays come, and birthdays go. Some people ignore turning another year older, others celebrate...
I began compiling my mommy bucket list when I was pregnant with my first child six years ago. My idea was to have a...
Sometimes the rainy weather can really get us down, but only if we let it.
We sure have had our share of it in...
We all wrestle with our “inner critic” from time to time - that little nagging voice that tells you that you’re doing things wrong,...
Lately, everyone is throwing around a bunch of terms about inclusion, cultural appropriation, equity, and equality… I’ve noticed sometimes these words get used in...
I have done a lot of driving since the beginning of the year. A. LOT.
If I were leasing my car, I would be well...
I am a mother of two young children and I am completely addicted to my phone.
There, I said it, and that’s half the...
When I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I started dutifully in the hospital, and have nursed through multiple rounds of mastitis...
School was out approximately 30 seconds this year when my youngest daughter announced to me, “I’m bored!” I had a moment of pure panic,...
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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...
