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VIDEO: Backyard Skating in Colchester

Kate Laddison — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:37:00 -0500

Organized youth hockey programs enjoy the spotlight in this month's Kids VT, but backyard rinks are another way that locals get some ice time. The Young Street Rink in Colchester has been maintained by the Young Street community for about a decade.…

Pick up the February Issue

Kate Laddison — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:15:00 -0500

Open publication - Free publishing - More activities

This issue of Kids VT explores the busy world of youth hockey in Vermont through the eyes of a local family dedicated to the sport. You can also get some tips for finding a babysitter, learn how to make a pop-up Valentine, and check out some family-style Tae Kwon Do.…

Desperately Seeking Sitters

Cindy Morgan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Finding a night-out solution that doesn't break the bank by Cindy Morgan When my twins were infants, there were times I would have gladly handed them over to the Big Bad Wolf in return for a few hours out of the house with no crying or spit up. All he'd have to do was promise to bottle feed them every three hours.…

Pumped Up Kicks

Mary Kinney — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

by Mary Kinney When my family of five arrives at Yordan's Black Belt Academy, the room is already teeming with people. Normally, if I saw a group of kids and adults punching and kicking each other, I'd call the cops.…

An Excellent Adventure

Kate Laddison — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Exhibits: Charlie and Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure by Kate Laddison A new exhibit at the Montshire Museum of Science explores an old topic: evolution. During a 12-minute video, museumgoers meet a young boy named Charlie and his great, great, great, great grandfather.…

Funny Bones

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Is humor inherited? Along with other developmental achievements, my 4-year-old son is growing his funny bones, and it's led to me back to the nurture versus nature debate.…

The Because Project

Cathy Resmer — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

by Cathy Resmer The Because Project asks Vermonters to share their stories about people and experiences that have shaped their lives, especially during their formative years — stories that may inspire others to get involved. Because together, we can all make a difference.…

The Art Of... Cello

Aimee Picchi — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

by Aimee Picchi Three would-be Yo-Yo Mas are seated in a semi-circle around their teacher, cellist Anne Brown. With their instruments perched between their knees, the students are warming up at their weekly group Suzuki lesson at the Schoolhouse in South Burlington.…

Doing It Her Way

Kate Laddison — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Theater: Spotted Pup Productions by Kate Laddison Four sold-out shows of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Studio Three in South Burlington raised $1200 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. That's pretty good.…

The Puck Stops Here

Kristin Fletcher — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Vermont families stick together through hockey season by Kristin Fletcher The color-coded whiteboard that combines the hockey schedules of four members of the Burke-Mitchell family rivals the arrivals and departures board in Grand Central Station. It shows that the Jericho clan has 13 activities crammed into the upcoming weekend: 10 games, one practice and two select-team tryouts.…

Koto Japanese Steakhouse

Cindy Morgan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

792 Shelburne Road, South Burlington by Cindy Morgan My kids love Japanese food. My son will eat his weight in sushi, and my daughter is all about udon.…

Bee Mine

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Pop-up cards are fun, three-dimensional projects that use simple tools: paper, scissors and maybe a little glue and crayons. Here's a design you can dress up for your special sweetie, or keep simple to produce dozens of classroom cards.…

Book Review: Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Librarian: Julie Pickett, children's librarian and assistant library director, Stowe Free Library Book: Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade, by Melissa Sweet…

Pottery on Wheels

Kate Laddison — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Arts: Let's Paint by Kate Laddison Do yourself a party favor, parents: Hire Let's Paint for your next party and Nichole Cunningham will bring the pottery to your house, oversee young painters, clean up, and return the goods to you later, fired and ready for distribution. Cunningham started her mobile business last April, after working at a Burlington pottery studio.…

Hello, Muddah...

Cathy Resmer — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

How do you know when your kid's ready for camp? by Cathy Resmer My kids love to hear stories about my two-week stay at Camp Sequoia in Adrian, Mich., the summer I was 10. I tell them how I rode horses, played capture the flag, and learned how to assemble and fire a BB gun.…

What common myths about children's health can parents safely ignore?

Ken Picard — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

by Ken Picard You cannot "catch a cold" from wet hair or by going outside without a coat on. You may shiver and feel uncomfortable, but you won't catch a virus that way.…

Role Reversal

Mary Kinney — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

From working mom to stay-at-home mom — and back again by Mary Kinney For the past two and a half years, my family has lived on one salary: my husband's. But in a few days, that's going to change.…

Kids Town Closes

Kate Laddison — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Business by Kate Laddison After 22 years in business, Kids Town is taking a permanent time-out. Right after Christmas, the local children's department store announced it would cease operation, saying it was no longer able to compete with online retailers and large chain stores.…

Seeing STARS

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

The grade on Vermont's childcare, preschool and after school programs Finding the right childcare provider or educational program for your kids can be a daunting task. Never mind securing a spot and paying tuition — how do you evaluate whether a program will follow through on its cheerful promises to nurture your child?…

How do you keep your kids busy — and your family sane — in the winter?

Erik Esckilsen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

by Erik Esckilsen Andrew Bose, Williston, software developer and manager Children: sons Braven, 13, and Jacob, 5…

First Crush

Kate Laddison — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Books by Kate Laddison Meet Louise. Though she'd prefer you call her Thumbelina.…

Science-Savvy Celebrations

Katrina Roberts — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

by Katrina Roberts Nothing smartens up a birthday party like a little science-project action. In frozen February, beaker-free fun awaits in the warm interiors of two of Vermont's coolest museums.…

Love Can Be Corny

Maryellen Apelquist — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

by Maryellen Apelquist Valentine giving — and getting — is upon us. Will you say it with flowers, chocolates or a greeting card declaring love and affection?…

The Pump House Grand Opening

Kate Laddison — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:20:00 -0500

Jay Peak officially turned on the water Monday for The Pump House, the new indoor water park that we wrote about in this month's Kids Beat. About 500 area kids got a day off from school to try out the slides, the tubes and the surfing at The Pump House.…

Pick up the December/January Issue

Kate Laddison — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:36:00 -0500

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In this double-issue of Kids VT you'll find stories, recipes, craft projects and other information you can put to use during the holiday season.…