The Dad Issue 2013
Gearing Up for a Trip to Thunder Road; Gay Dads Discuss Their Journeys to Parenthood; Fit Families Have Fun on the Run
Book Review: Road Trip
Librarian: Thad Gembczynski, youth librarian, Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho Book: Road Trip by Gary and Jim Paulsen Age range: 11 and up Gembczynski’s summary:…
How often do you make dinner, and what’s your specialty?
Chris Eaton, Weybridge Owner, Backspin Renewables Son Beckett, 3; daughter Wren, 2 In the winter, I don’t do much cooking, aside from breakfast. But in…
The Art of… Music Appreciation
Some parents might tire of hearing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” on the car stereo for the 50th time, but the song never gets old…
Vermont Day-cations: Thunder Road SpeedBowl & Burton Island State Park
School’s almost out, which means it’s time again for Kids VT’s annual Vermont Day-cations series. Every summer, we send our writers to must-see, family-friendly destinations…
The Dads Next Door
Gay dads say homophobia is less of a problem than the perennial question: “Where’s the mom?”
Tricked-Out Treehouse
As a kid, Brian Beaudoin used to build forts with his neighborhood friends, but he always wanted a treehouse. So when, as an adult, the…
Mini Race Cars
Looking for a fun Father’s Day activity? Spend the afternoon with your kids making and racing these colorful cars. Our summer day-cation trip to Thunder…
When should parents start toilet training their children, and how does it work?
It’s only natural that parents want their toddlers to learn to use the toilet. Lately, however, many pediatricians are seeing parents who push kids to…
Fun on the Run
Parades are a familiar sight in the week leading up to July 4. So, too, are fun runs. Many towns host both on the same…
