As another school year is upon us, and as the annual "ice cream social" at our local elementary school looms, I reflect upon the...
Last year, I had a no good, very bad, ridiculous day with my daughter. But... it actually wasn't terrible.
Here's how it started: I was off...
It’s easy to upset people when writing for a mom’s blog. We talk about mommy wars and how we all want to lift each other...
Self-regulation: a fancy way of saying how to calm yourself down, body and mind.
Self-regulation comes easier for some people, harder for others. If I...
Friends- it's that time of year again!
You know what I mean...
It's back to school time!
By this point, some parents have purchased new clothes, backpacks,...
One of the first things I was warned of when I got pregnant was Mommy Brain.
Well, I guess I was really warned about...
Confession: I'm a Phish Head. Like, a really big fan. Like 119 shows under my belt, big fan. Before I had my daughters, I...
I’d first like to say that this is NOT one of those judgmental parenting posts, where I think my method for discipline is better...
Mediocrity gets such a bad reputation.
As an overly ambitious teenager, I viewed mediocrity as a disappointment. It meant that I didn't stand out from...
Walking down Pine St., singing to my son, who is happily watching everything from his perch on my back in his carrier. This cheery scene...
My parents split up when I was 2, so both of my parents had a lot to juggle in the evening with 2 kids...
Last fall, my oldest child started kindergarten.
He had so many questions and I had very few answers. Things have changed drastically since the...
My eldest daughter turned eight last month.
For me, it has been the most bittersweet birthday yet. Not because this birthday marked the end...
When I got pregnant I didn’t even really know the terms “babywearer” or “babywearing.”
I did however know most of my friends had registered...
In + Around Vermont
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...
