We are all hearing so much about everything being (or needing to be) green that sometimes we forget the little things matter. That’s where Organic Crafts by Kimberly Monaghan fits in. It’s brimming with 75 earth-friendly art activities for ages 3-9 that use nature for raw materials and inspiration. The projects are designed to entertain [...]
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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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Ask kids and parents which school subjects they struggle with the most, and the answer is likely to be math and science. When kids have trouble understanding Aquatic Ecosystems or are stuck on a homework question about Division Equations, where do they turn? Now they can get help finding the answers with Scholastic StudyJams!™ at [...]
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Vermont has become the 4th state in the nation to make school breakfast free for all low-income students. As part of the state budget that passed on May 3rd, the legislature extended free breakfast to the 7,500 students eligible for reduced price meals. Schools report that these students often go without breakfast because they do [...]
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Wee Generation, a collaborative effort that includes Vermont’s Seventh Generation and Healthy Child Healthy World, has just introduced the Eco Diaper Bag, a PVC-free diaper bag created from fabric made from recycled beverage bottles. It’s filled with $100 worth of eco-friendly Seventh Generation baby product vouchers, a copy of the book Naturally Clean, The [...]
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If you’re like most busy parents these days, you worry about what to feed the kids. First, you want to make sure it’s healthy. Maybe to you that means nutritious; maybe it means organic. Secondly, of course, you want the kids to actually like it! If you’re looking for some fresh ideas, there’s a new [...]
We’ve all had them… those parenting moments that make us cringe! Here’s your chance to share them anonymously! (So no one will think you’re a bad parent!)
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Here’s a sticky situation from Angela:
I can honestly say that I had made it through the first 3 decades of my life without having what one [...]
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