The Back to School Issue 2017
How Do Vermont Schools Provide Healthy, Local Food and Break Even?; An Essex Mom Uses Research to Help Parents Find Sleep Solutions for Babies
Habitat: School Garden & Chicken Coop
It takes a village to grow a garden. That’s one lesson to be gleaned from Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, where teachers, staff, students…
Kids Out Loud Project Unites Communities in Song
Vermonters can participate in a musical flash mob and show their support for high-quality, affordable childcare thanks to a new creative initiative from public awareness…
Whim of Whimsy Adds WOW Factor to Parties
Three years ago, Cambridge moms Nicole Howard and Raelyn Ward met through Front Porch Forum after responding to a post looking for Girl Scout leaders….
Modern Pop Connects Rad Dads
After his daughter was born 14 months ago, Keegan Albaugh of Burlington says he found himself feeling “kind of jealous” of the opportunities his wife,…
Vermont Fairy Tale Festival Brings Stories to Life
Twenty of the state’s public libraries celebrate stories, both traditional and lesser known, at the first-ever Vermont Fairy Tale Festival, this month in Killington. Each…
Czech Fruit Dumplings: A sweet Eastern European treat
My husband and I originally planned to go to Scotland for our honeymoon, but our timing was off. The mad cow epidemic had been sweeping…
STRUT’s Teenage Designers
In early September, Burlington hosts the South End Art Hop. The lively three-day celebration of the arts includes exhibits, activities and events. But for a…
Parenting Hacks: Kids’ Favorite Book Titles
Need some reading suggestions now that school is back in session? This month, parents shared their kids’ favorite book titles Send your parenting hacks to…
Parent Portrait: Amy, Zoe & Cooper
What is it like parenting two teenagers? Amy: I feel so thankful that I have two kids because I feel like one relationship will often…
Trending — September 2017
WalletHub ranks Vermont the number one state to have a baby, with high scores in health care, baby-friendliness and family-friendliness. Not to mention the postcard-worthy…
The Art Of… School Year Food Prep
In the summer, my family gets pretty lax about cooking. From wanting to avoid the stove on hot days to the many opportunities to eat…
Crash Course: Adulthood Gets Redefined When Two Cars Collide
Despite being solidly in my mid-thirties, I’ve only recently started to feel like a grown-up. I spent many years waiting for a definitive moment that…
How Do I Know When My Kids Are Ready to Stay Home Alone?
Children grow from pants-pooping, mashed peas-loving, dependent little goobers to opinion-having, self-aware mini-adults seemingly overnight. Meanwhile, parents go from imagining all the accidents that might…
Blank Slate
Before working at Kids VT, I was an elementary school teacher. One aspect of the job I liked most was its cyclical nature. Regardless of…
Natural Connection
When I was homeschooling my daughters five years ago, I would have loved a copy of Amy Clapp’s nature guide, Naturally Literate Vermont. This slim…
What Can Parents Do About Kids’ Persistent Nosebleeds?
Nosebleeds are a messy part of childhood. They can be a frightening experience for children, especially the first time, but usually they’re nothing more than…
Sleep Savior: A Local Mom Uses Research to Help Babies — and Parents — Rest Easy
If you have an infant who’s having trouble sleeping, you might have heard of Alexis Dubief. Her website, Precious Little Sleep, gets four million visits…
Trails for Two Wheels: Five Top Spots for Kid-Friendly Mountain Biking
With crisp mornings and sunny afternoons, fall days are perfect for mountain biking. It’s a great way to enjoy the vibrant foliage this time of…
Tricks of the Tray: How School Food Programs Nourish Students, Buy Local and Try to Break Even
Vermont is a national leader in the movement to serve kids fresh, nutritious and locally sourced food in K-12 schools. To see how it’s earned…
