Kids VT, July 2011
Vermont Day-Cations: Making and Flying Cool Kites; Dr. First on Bites and Stings; Dads Talk Truth-Telling; Growing Up Asian in the N.E.K.
Q: Describe a time when you discussed with your child the importance of telling the truth.
Steve Alexander Town: Lincoln Job: social worker, Addison County Parent/Child Center Children: daughters, Gaylen, 16, and Aine, 11 In elementary school, our daughter and her…
Book Review: Pouch! by David Ezra Stein
Librarian: Amanda Perry, Library Director, Winooski Memorial Library Book: Pouch! by David Ezra Stein Age Range: birth to 5 Perry’s summary: As baby kangaroo Joey…
Trekking Tips
Getting your kids out on a trail can be both rewarding and fun, but as any experienced parent-hiker knows, it’s no walk in the park….
Let the Kids Set the Pace
One recent evening, I was doing some weeding in the garden when I found a patch of wild strawberries growing near our fence. I called…
Hammered Flowers
This summertime craft involves an unusual combination of beauty and brawn. First, kids collect flowers from the garden or from a patch of wildflowers. Next,…
Let’s Get Wet
Even in Vermont, July can get really hot, so if you’re celebrating in the summer heat, cool the kids down by getting wet! Here are…
The Art of… Slide Trombone
Q: How many trombone players does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Only one. But he takes an hour deciding which position to use….
Vermont Day-Cations: 10 Trips to Explore Vermont’s Mountains & Trails
Summer in Vermont is short and oh so sweet. To help you get the most out of this fleeting season, Kids VT presents a three-part…
