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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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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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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It’s time for Cozy Kids! Every year, Junebug, the used children’s and maternity clothing store in Middlebury, works with local teachers, nurses and childcare providers to ensure that every child has what they need to stay warm and dry. They do so by filling requests for outerwear for kids in our community whose families couldn’t
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Does your family love gliding along the ice? Here are some more skating options to look forward to this winter.
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Are you planning on spending a lot of time at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl this winter? Hot tip: The ski area has a new perk this year. If you buy an adult season pass, it also includes one (or two!) free season passes for children age 12 or under. And the prices are cheaper
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What fun to see the photos MiniBury readers snapped while completing their ACSD Winter Passports this year! Here are some favorites. Above, Kayden Castle, a Bridport Elementary School student zooms on his saucer. And below, he shoots out of some kind of amazing tube slide. Here’s Elaina Pelkey, 5, enjoying the ice at Vermont Trade
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These are so easy, but the wow factor is high. My kids had never experienced water balloons before, so just the act of filling a balloon with water was mind-blowing to them. We were inspired to try this project after seeing similar ice balloons outside the Mary Hogan pre-K entrance earlier this winter. WHAT YOU
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Did your kids bring a winter passport home from school? This year’s passport was created by the ACSD Community Partnership Council — the same group responsible for the brand new ice rink in Middlebury and the school-based health center at Middlebury Union High School that opened last winter. The council’s focus this year is on
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