Kids VT, Spring 2023
Robotics State Championship for Teens; 5 Indoor Play Places for Toddlers; James Kochalka’s New Kids’ Comic; A Food Writer Faces Morning Sickness
Two Years of Free College Proves Popular With Vermont Students
Since 2013, Vermont teens have been eligible for the Early College Program, which lets students complete their last year of high school and their first…
Wants vs. Needs: A Video Contest Asks Teens to Explain the Difference
How do you get your kids to save their money instead of spending it? Ask them to explain the concept to other kids! That’s the…
Gun Safety Initiative Distributes Free Gun Locks
A new public service announcement promoting safe gun storage is now running on local TV and radio stations. “Responsible Vermont gun owners do more than…
Gym Time for Toddlers: Five Places to Play Indoors During Mud Season
Playing outside during mud season can get messy, so March is a good time to head to a kid-friendly indoor space to burn off some…
Rise and Shine? A Food Writer Navigates a Nauseous First Trimester
As a food writer for Seven Days, it’s my job to eat everything. Bear sausage, fish heads, chicken hearts and mealworms have all been on…
Editor’s Note: Ready for a Change
Spring is my favorite season. I love watching the world wake up after winter: The ice melts, the sap starts running, familiar birds return, green…
Save the Date: Fun Stuff for Families This Spring
Gotta Have That Funk March 11 At BarnArts’ 11th annual Masquerade Jazz and Funk Winter Music Carnival, sparkly costumes are welcome, and fun for all…
Time to Sign Up for CAMP!
Our beautiful state is home to a wide range of camps, independent schools and summer programs, from traditional overnight options to those that teach STEM…
Kids Collaborate on a New Mural at the Burlington Y
Shortly after the Greater Burlington YMCA opened its new building on January 1, 2020, it had to shut the doors temporarily due to COVID-19. According…
Battle of the ‘Bots: A Robotics Tournament Powers Up a Passion for STEM
On Saturday, February 11, the gym at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg was the site of a state championship tournament for a 21st-century…
Early Signs of Spring: Wondrous Things to Look for During the Bleak Days of March
Some years ago, my college roommate came to a conference in Burlington in March. I was thrilled to spend time with her in between all…
Out of This World: James Kochalka Blasts Off With the Third Installment of His Cosmic Kids’ Comic
Adventure comes knocking when a mysterious package is left on the doorstep of an interstellar patrolman. Inside the box is a tiny robot named Gonkbot,…
Pint-Size Fun: Grab a Coffee or a Beer at Jericho Ale & Bean — and Bring the Kids
The first time I walked into Jericho Ale & Bean with my then-21-month-old daughter in tow, I was a little nervous. We were meeting my…
Mealtime: Maple-Miso Roasted Radishes
If you’ve only ever eaten radishes raw, you’re missing out. Raw radishes have a pleasant, crispy texture and a sharp, peppery, sometimes slightly spicy taste….
