My 11-year-old wanted me to take her snowboarding so we could get some one-on-one time. Her sister’s skis were just sitting there, so I figured I’d take them with us and give it a try. I’d never gone skiing, but how hard could it be? I’m really good at falling, and equally as good at […]
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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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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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It’s that time of year again — when runny noses, coughs and sore throats seem to be everywhere. Here are some simple tips from your local pediatric nurse practitioner to help keep your family healthy (and your sanity intact) during cold and flu season. Cold vs. flu The common cold and the flu can look
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Happy Spring from Minibury. A few housekeeping notes: 1 – Another post of the Be a Regular series will be back on Thursday. Keep your eyes peeled. 2 – Do you or anyone you know tap maple trees, boil sap, and make maple syrup at home? Or a small scale family operation in which kids
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Inside the cozy confines of the Weybridge School, is the lovely library. Every Monday morning, Weybridge School librarian Megan Sutton and community friend Fran Putnam host a playgroup and story time for children. The playgroup begins with an open play session. Children can build with blocks, play with toy cars, build a wooden railway, and
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School’s out the week of February 19. What are you going to do with the kids? Here are some of the organizations offering vacation camp this year: Know about a camp we missed? Shoot us an email and we’ll add it to this list. Actor’s Playshop Camp for Kids Cornwall Town Hall • grades 1-6 •
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