I knew my new second grader was nervous about going back to school. I had to figure out a way to ease the back...
Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers for the Barbie movie. Read with caution.
Who expected the Barbie movie to convey a searing indictment of the...
Now that summer is upon us, it’s time to get outside! I am a huge believer that everyone needs to spend time outside. I...
Pride Month may be over, but we love to celebrate Pride all year long! Summer is a perfect time to stock up on books...
June is Audiobook month! If you happen to listen to our Burning for Bridgerton or But the Book Was Better podcasts, you have probably...
There are many small and affordable changes I try to choose every single day to make my life more earth-friendly and sustainable.
As a...
Most good parenting books offer at least one nugget of wisdom that you can take with you on your parenting journey. Some, however, are...
Many of my best childhood summer memories were created during the late 80s and the 90s. It was an amazing time to be a...
There’s so much discourse about mothers: our mental load, our invisible labor, our tireless efforts, etc. This space is valid and necessary.
But it doesn’t...
In our latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!?, Val and Julie are joined by Lauren Hays and Megan Dalton, co-founders of The Matrescence.
The Matrescence...
While scrolling through Facebook, as usual, I saw a post from a friend who has a kid a little older than my son. Her...
Honestly, I didn’t really think through the process of my teen son learning to drive and getting his license. Specifically, I completely ignored the...
Earlier this month, I started speaking to a counselor again to help me with my mental health. This is the fourth one I've had...
I recently acted as the musical director for a middle school theater production.
While I have a lot of theater experience, there were still plenty...
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...
