Kids VT, Winter 24-25
Good Citizens at the Statehouse; Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe; Feeding a Finicky Toddler; Save the Date: 7 Seasonal Events
In Memoriam: Roger Bunten, 1947-2014
Ten years gone but not forgotten — still thinking of you, Dad. Still wondering how you found the time and patience for us. (We’re all…
Recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto
This versatile Northern Italian dish isn’t complicated to make. Just be prepared to stir. And stir. And stir until the texture is just right.
Essay: How a Food Writer Navigates Her Toddler’s Changing Tastes
As an infant, my son devoured duck confit. Now a toddler, he’d rather just eat cheese. How do I keep fostering adventurous eating — or keep food off the floor?
How to Become a Lighthouse
As a child, I was close to my grandmother, who was born in 1917. At a very young age, I understood my granny came from another era. I didn’t realize I was also living through constant change.
Vermont Students Aced the 2024 Good Citizen Challenge
The Good Citizen Challenge invited kids in grades K-8 to read the news, design a new “I Voted” sticker and pick out AI-generated images in an online quiz.
Save the Dates: Winter Fun for the Whole Family
Explore our picks for fun family-friendly events in Vermont this season, including Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum and The Snow Queen in Burlington.
Inklings Children’s Books Serves Waitsfield’s Young Readers
Brian Wray opened the store just over a year ago. It offers a wide range of books, as well as afterschool art and reading programs for all ages.
Young Entrepreneur Fair Coming to Burlington’s Generator
Making and selling stuff is “really fun,” says a teen entrepreneur. “You can take everything into your own hands.”
Editor’s Note: Cold Front Coming
Astrid Hedbor Lague shares a risotto recipe, and Elisa Järnefelt puts current events in perspective with a meditation on parenting through turbulent times.
Art Project: Students Show Animals Enjoying Winter
Snowboarding, playing pond hockey, drinking cocoa: Davis Community School students depict animals doing things kids also like to do in cold weather.
