Kids VT, February 2021
Identifying Vermont’s Evergreens; Grandparenting in the Pandemic; Chocolate Tartlets for Valentine’s Day
Eco-Friendly Tips for a Cozy Home
Like many, I’ve been swimming against an unfamiliar current since the pandemic set restrictions and lifestyle changes in motion last March. I am choosing to…
Chocolate Tartlets for Valentine’s Day
Ganache. Just the word sounds luxurious. It’s also one of the easiest chocolate confections to make. All you have to do is take good-quality chocolate,…
Teaching Your Child to Swim in a Storm
“How do you teach your child to swim in a thunderstorm?” This is a question I’ve been pondering a lot lately. Our current events —…
A Burlington Teen Shares Her Passion for Traditional Music
Name: Maeve Fairfax Age: 16 Town: Burlington Sixteen-year-old Maeve Fairfax has a bright future ahead of her. But as a musician, she feels deeply connected…
What to Do When Your Child Has a Preferred Parent
“All right, time to get out!” I exclaimed, lifting my 2-year-old daughter, Penelope, out of the tub. As I dried her off, her giggles quickly…
Sheldon Students Share Visions for the Future
When Joseph R. Biden was inaugurated as the nation’s 46th president on January 20, people viewed the proceedings live from their kitchen tables, couches, home…
Staying Connected to Grandkids During the Pandemic
Last April, I saw a news story about a Ventura, Calif., couple who donned plastic trash bags and scuba gear so they could hug their…
Take a Virtual Field Trip at These 8 Spots
Do you miss going places? Join the club. As the pandemic chugs along and we sink into the depths of the winter months, chances are…
Vermont Visionaries: Ski Instructor Santi Fernandez
Twenty-year-old Santiago “Santi” Fernandez has been working as a ski instructor at the Middlebury Snow Bowl since he was 15. The Weybridge native graduated from…
Hope on the Horizon
Late last month, I received a text message I wasn’t expecting that gave me a burst of joy and hope. “We have been vaccinated!” my…
Vermont’s Good Citizens Lead the Way
Learning about history, keeping up with the news, helping out their neighbors: Dozens of students across Vermont are doing all of these things this winter…
Show Your Love With a Sentimental Still Life
As Valentine’s Day approaches, perhaps you’re looking for a way to show a loved one just how much you treasure them. One way to convey…
Mothers Collaborate on a Pandemic Tale in English and French
When the U.S.-Canada border closed last March to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Burlington writer Gail Marlene Schwartz had to make a quick decision. Schwartz’s…
A Simple Guide to Vermont’s Evergreens
Although everyone makes a big deal about evergreens in December, I think they’re just as vital in the later months of winter. They offer shelter…
