Windsor County Partners
By Victoria Davis I am an aunt and now a great-aunt, but I have never been a mother. So it has always been special to me to spend time with…
Snowshoe Serendipity
For parents of the littlest ones, winter in the Upper Valley can morph into a season of forced hibernation. Concern about frostbite can supersede the desire to get outside and…
Choosing a Ballet School
Here are 5 tips to help you find the right fit for your child By Deb German Your young daughter is begging for ballet lessons, but when you investigate local…
From Trash to Tulips
Searching for new art projects for your little ones? Just look around. Raw materials are at arm’s length By Ann St. Martin Stout Replacing an empty toilet paper roll is…
More Than Words
Adult Reading Buddies Enhance Communication, Literacy Skills in Children By Susan Cunningham “Amazing and spectacular!” That’s what students Reilly Mitchell, Carter Stevens, and Lauren Fellows say about the EverybodyWinsVT Power…
Stellar Among the Stars: The Circumpolar Constellations
By Michael J. Caduto How Fisher Went to Skyland There was a time in the world when it was always winter. Snow was as deep as the treetops and the…
Kaleidescope Origami – Repurpose Your Tea Bag Wrappers!
By Annie Ballin It’s that time of year when the holidays dominate our lives. We all recognize the customs of these well-known dates -- from Halloween and Thanksgiving on through…
Ask the Expert: The Importance of Play
By Susan Cowan Morse Play is not just important to human health — it is vital. When we look back over human history, we see that play is a mainstay…
After School at The Haven
By Laura Jean Whitcomb The house is quiet — until 3 p.m. Then the kids arrive from Hartford, Bradford, Lebanon, Enfield, Canaan and Claremont. Soon Bev’s House is bustling with…
Edibles, Education and Entertainment
Families can find it all at an Upper Valley farmers’ market this summer. By Laura Jean Whitcomb On any given afternoon, the white tents start popping up on town greens.…