What gives kids energy and lifts their spirits on cold winter days? Moving! Going outside for fresh air and exercise is a great way to have fun, get fit and stay healthy from fall to spring. Young people who learn to enjoy winter sports will find it easier to remain healthy into adulthood. Those who [...]

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Bolton Valley Resort is partnering with the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) to celebrate the corps’ 25th anniversary by launching a food drive for the Vermont Foodbank and Richmond local food shelf.  Participating skiers and riders can purchase lift tickets for $25 on each of three food drive days at Bolton Valley.
“The Drive To 25” [...]

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Remember kick the can? Flashlight tag? Scavenger hunts? Your probably do, but chances are your children don’t. In this plugged-in, time-strapped modern world, activities like building a tire swing, camping, hiking and fishing aren’t everyday fare for kids. Author Jennifer Ward is leading the movement to get kids outdoors again. In Let’s Go Outside! Outdoor [...]

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Are you trying to figure out how to keep your children’s feet from growing just so you can stop buying new ski boots every year? The first-ever children’s adjustable ski boot is being introduced in the United States this ski season. The IDEA 6-in-1 Kids Adjustable Ski Boot, manufactured by Italy-based Roces, is now available [...]

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The Kids VT calendar is full of playgroup listings. But what really is a playgroup? According to the experts at playgroupusa.com, the word “playgroups” is commonly used in conversation between moms and caregivers more and more everyday. Moms are choosing playgroups as one of their weekly activities. It is fun for mom and child! Mom [...]

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