Kids VT, June 2020
Rolling Into Summer: Homemade Popsicles; Family-Style Picnics; Hammock Reads; Slowing the Summer Slide
Summer Civics Activities For Vermont Families — June 2020
Feeling disappointed about the things you can’t do this summer? Here are a few ways you can turn that frown upside down — and learn…
A Father Reflects on the Reopening of Childcare Centers
Two and a half months into the COVID-19 pandemic, my family of four has adapted fairly well to living, working and playing pretty much exclusively…
A High School Senior Reflects on Graduating During a Pandemic
In mid-April, my friend and I left the parking lot of Montpelier’s Main Street Middle School in our separate cars with a plan. We had…
Yoga Pose of the Month: Frog Pose
Benefits: Increases flexibility in the ankles and hips Strengthens the legs and feet Cultivates focus and feelings of being grounded Feels great! Steps: Bring your…
A Different Kind of Summer
As parents, we want to protect our children. It’s not just our job; it’s our instinct. When they are babies, protecting them is not always…
What Should Parents Know About COVID-19-Related Anxiety in Kids?
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of everyone, including children. Vermont’s mental health professionals have seen higher-than-normal numbers of kids experiencing anxiety brought on…
Hammock Reads for All Ages
Whether you sprawl out on a sandy beach or your back porch, summer is the season to sink into a good book. Sandy Scott, co-owner…
King Street “Superhero 6” Poetry Group Connects Virtually
Last summer, poet and educator JC Wayne began working with a small group of elementary school kids at King Street Center in Burlington. Wayne, the…
Make Your Own Family-Style Picnic
Summer is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate than with a healthy dose of vitamin D and a family-style picnic? Fill a…
Investigating Streams and Ponds with Kids
After a long, cold spring of staying home, the sun’s warmth feels glorious these days. I’ve been wondering if the trails are going to feel…
An Education Professor Rethinks the ‘Summer Slide’
Parents and educators are familiar with dire warnings about the “summer slide” — the idea that much of the learning obtained in the school year…
Make These Eco-Friendly Household Supplies at Home
The things we do to live in a more Earth-friendly way can be both big and small. Buying energy-efficient light bulbs, doing a home energy…
Students Respond to Coronavirus with Art
Despite school buildings being closed, young people all over the state have continued to express themselves creatively. This month, local educators shared some of their…
Mealtime: Mango Kulfi Popsicles
I have often said that being a Vermonter has made me appreciate the seasons more. Months of cold and snow, followed by mud season, make…
Working from Home Provides a Window into Stay-at-Home Parenting
After 11 weeks, the isolation and social distancing of COVID-19 still do not feel normal, but our family has gotten used to it. We have…
Local Donut Delivers Small-Batch Treats
Two years ago, Nate Doyon began baking donuts for weekend customers at Northfield’s Carrier Roasting, where he is the lead barista. When the pandemic temporarily…
