Before I had a baby, I’d scoff when people would tell me how disregulated their kids were after the holidays. These routine-bound parents struck me as rigid and uptight. Everybody deserves a little fun, right? Extra treats, running wild with cousins, playing fast and loose with bedtime – it seemed like the frothy good stuff, […]
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This is a safe space, and you can be honest with me. Did you get a board game for your kids for Christmas? Yeah, me too. My kids are at the perfect age to want to play them, and I’m at the perfect age to want to sit still for long periods of time. Everyone’s a
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Winter is one of my favorite seasons — I love skiing and getting outside with my family. But as many Vermonters know, cold weather isn’t always kid-friendly. With a little planning, though, children can enjoy the season safely and comfortably. Here are some simple tips to help keep your family warm and protected during winter
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A couple weeks ago, we took our baby to the pediatrician for her nine month check-up. It was a routine exam: height and weight, peering into the baby’s mouth and nose. Our daughter, who is the type of kid who likes to show off her new tricks, decided it was the perfect moment to debut
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I am, admittedly, a stuff snob. When our first child was born, my husband and I, perhaps rudely, rejected plastic toys with mechanical parts, songs and glitter. We opted for beautiful wooden objects, books and sentimental blankets and stuffed animals that we saved from our own childhoods. Suffice it to say that in the years
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When our daughter started saying “dada” before “mama,” I told myself I wouldn’t get worked up about it. Language acquisition is a moving thing. Her dad, who does the hard work of watching her every day while I’m at the office, deserved a win. “Mama” would eventually come, right? Well, maybe. Our chatty baby has
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The first snow has me feeling excited for winter — and aware that the holidays are right around the corner! This time of year can be wonderful, filled with family, friends and traditions. But it can also be… a lot. Busy schedules, late nights and endless to-dos can make things feel more hectic than joyful.
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Diabetes doesn’t discriminate against age, race, gender, pre-existing disabilities or any other differences we may have. It just sucks for everyone! And one of those people that it sucks for is my son, Henry. Henry, as I write this, is eight years old. He loves soccer, reading books and watching his list of “old” ’90s
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Nearly 800 kids and families trick-or-treated through downtown Middlebury as part of this year’s Spooktacular festivities. Our photographer Steve James snapped these photos.
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