Category Archives: Education

What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Transition to Kindergarten


There was something about my two sons starting kindergarten that was especially emotional for me, even though the twins had been in full time daycare since they were tiny. Maybe it was the fact that they would be leaving the … Continue reading

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Art Exhibit at Fletcher Allen Highlights Nature’s Beauty


Fletcher Allen has been exhibiting the work of Vermont artists on the main medical center campus for several years, thanks to its ongoing partnership with Burlington City Arts. The latest exhibit showcases the work of painters Lynda Reeves McIntyre and … Continue reading

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Finding Happiness with Aging


Pam Farnham, the Community Health Team Manager of Adult Outreach and Education at Fletcher Allen, offers tips for seniors on staying happy and aging gracefully. This story was first published in Fletcher Allen’s HealthSource wellness newsletter in September. Q:  Why … Continue reading

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Relax, Parents of Picky Eaters – There is Hope!


At 12 months, my twin boys would eat just about anything. I could put tofu, broccoli, chick peas or whatever healthy concoction I imagined in front of them and they would eat it enthusiastically. My husband and I frequently patted … Continue reading

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Art Exhibit Celebrates Life, Vermont and Community


Fletcher Allen has been exhibiting the work of Vermont artists on the main medical center campus for several years, thanks to its ongoing partnership with Burlington City Arts. The latest exhibit showcases the work of painters Michael Strauss, Wendy James … Continue reading

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