/tags/kids-parenting Kids & Parenting en-US 开云体育 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:06:26 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-03-19/vermonts-jason-chin-helps-kids-understand-the-world-through-picture-books The South Burlington resident combines his passions for nature, science, and art in his informative books for children. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:06:26 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-03-19/vermonts-jason-chin-helps-kids-understand-the-world-through-picture-books Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-28/president-trumps-executive-order-on-gender-faces-vermonts-lbgtq-protections An executive order on gender runs counter to state laws that offer LGBTQ protections. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:53:16 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-01-28/president-trumps-executive-order-on-gender-faces-vermonts-lbgtq-protections Mitch Wertlieb, Andrea Laurion /local-news/2024-08-23/whooping-cough-reappearing-in-vermont-after-years-of-few-cases Nearly 30 people in Vermont have come down with whooping cough this summer. The disease, also known as pertussis, is caused by a bacteria that damages the airways of the lungs. It's is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:37:54 GMT /local-news/2024-08-23/whooping-cough-reappearing-in-vermont-after-years-of-few-cases Lexi Krupp /show/storycorps/2024-07-30/storycorps-in-vermont-two-dads-and-a-need-for-connection Keegan Albaugh and Marlon Fisher talk about forming deep connections among Vermont dads through Dad Guild, starting with awkward playground meetups and a belief that "this is gonna be a thing." Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/storycorps/2024-07-30/storycorps-in-vermont-two-dads-and-a-need-for-connection /local-news/2024-05-31/vermont-donor-milk-center-freezer-site-mendon-increasing-access-breast-milk The Rutland County freezer site at Promise Breastfeeding will offer pasteurized donor human milk, which gives infants many essential nutrients and supports immune health. Fri, 31 May 2024 22:09:30 GMT /local-news/2024-05-31/vermont-donor-milk-center-freezer-site-mendon-increasing-access-breast-milk Adiah Gholston /local-news/2024-03-19/bill-requiring-safeguards-for-kids-online-passes-in-vermont-senate In a unanimous vote, lawmakers passed a bill that takes on Big Tech, requiring companies to ensure minors' privacy rights and consider their "best interest" in online products. In another vote, the Senate shot down legislation that would have banned phones in schools. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:12:46 GMT /local-news/2024-03-19/bill-requiring-safeguards-for-kids-online-passes-in-vermont-senate Bob Kinzel /local-news/2024-02-21/these-vermont-orgs-create-safe-spaces-for-black-rural-youth-with-substance-misuse-prevention-funds According to the Mayo Clinic, providing supervised activities and support for teens can reduce risk of drug use. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:19:06 GMT /local-news/2024-02-21/these-vermont-orgs-create-safe-spaces-for-black-rural-youth-with-substance-misuse-prevention-funds Elodie Reed /podcast/brave-little-state/2024-02-08/not-just-academics-and-diversions-how-libraries-remain-at-the-heart-of-vermont-towns Brave Little State visits two of Vermont鈥檚 almost 200 independent and locally funded libraries to see how things are going. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:18:09 GMT /podcast/brave-little-state/2024-02-08/not-just-academics-and-diversions-how-libraries-remain-at-the-heart-of-vermont-towns Sabine Poux, Andrea Laurion, Burgess Brown /local-news/2024-01-26/childrens-book-grief-is-an-elephant-helps-kids-process-heavy-emotions Vermont author Tamara Ellis Smith has penned a children's book that uses elephants and other animals to help kids face and understand the difficult emotions that come with grief. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-01-26/childrens-book-grief-is-an-elephant-helps-kids-process-heavy-emotions Mitch Wertlieb /local-news/2024-01-05/a-vermont-fourth-grader-successfully-petitioned-his-middlebury-school-to-fly-the-blm-flag Mary Hogan Elementary School student Elias Urang joined 开云体育's Jenn Jarecki to talk about the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement and what the flag means to him. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-01-05/a-vermont-fourth-grader-successfully-petitioned-his-middlebury-school-to-fly-the-blm-flag Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson