Kids VT, July 2011
Vermont Day-Cations: Making and Flying Cool Kites; Dr. First on Bites and Stings; Dads Talk Truth-Telling; Growing Up Asian in the N.E.K.
Trekking Tips
Getting your kids out on a trail can be both rewarding and fun, but as any experienced parent-hiker knows, it’s no walk in the park. Whether you’re taking the tykes on a short trek or climbing a mountain with them in tow, you need to prepare differently than you would if you were going alone.…
Let the Kids Set the Pace
One recent evening, I was doing some weeding in the garden when I found a patch of wild strawberries growing near our fence. I called my 3-year-old son, Oliver, over to show him. Like me, Oliver is a mover and a shaker (meaning we both have trouble sitting still), but our ideas of timeliness differ.…
Hammered Flowers
This summertime craft involves an unusual combination of beauty and brawn. First, kids collect flowers from the garden or from a patch of wildflowers. Next, provide them with a hammer, which they’ll need to smash out a delicate watercolor flower poster. Wet-petaled flowers such as irises work well, while roses and daisies won’t transfer much…
Let’s Get Wet
Even in Vermont, July can get really hot, so if you’re celebrating in the summer heat, cool the kids down by getting wet! Here are some refreshing ideas for birthday parties with a water focus. Add a mermaid, pirate or nautical theme to make the party extra special. Lake Iroquois, Hinesburg If you haven’t been…
The Art of… Slide Trombone
Q: How many trombone players does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Only one. But he takes an hour deciding which position to use. Get it? If not, chances are you are not a trombone player. The brass instrument, ubiquitous in summer parade marching bands, attracts a very specific type of musician: funny ones.…
Vermont Day-Cations: 10 Trips to Explore Vermont’s Mountains & Trails
Summer in Vermont is short and oh so sweet. To help you get the most out of this fleeting season, Kids VT presents a three-part series of recommended summer day trips designed to introduce your family to the rich variety of experiences Vermont has to offer. The June issue of Kids VT featured cultural and…
Q: Describe a time when you discussed with your child the importance of telling the truth.
Steve Alexander Town: Lincoln Job: social worker, Addison County Parent/Child Center Children: daughters, Gaylen, 16, and Aine, 11 In elementary school, our daughter and her classmates were asked to share stories about family. When she described a very sensitive family event — the passing of an older sibling — her teacher questioned the veracity of…
Book Review: Pouch! by David Ezra Stein
Librarian: Amanda Perry, Library Director, Winooski Memorial Library Book: Pouch! by David Ezra Stein Age Range: birth to 5 Perry’s summary: As baby kangaroo Joey begins to explore his world, his first experiences with bees, birds and a rabbit are surprising. After meeting them, he returns to his mother, crying, “Pouch!” When he first meets…
