Category Archives: Vermont Childrens Hospital

The Art of Paper Airplanes

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

“Hi, I’m Rebecca with Art from the Heart. Do you want to make paper airplanes to fly at your doctors or nurses?” As volunteers visiting patients and families at Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen, we need quick and playful … Continue reading →

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Kids on the Run: Dos and Don’ts for Kid-Friendly Running

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

How old were you when you started running? I was 10. Today, I run every day. Simply put, I love running and I run various events from relays to ultra-marathons.  This year, my next run is with the “Witness to … Continue reading →

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Late Start: My Journey to Motherhood Took Longer Than Expected

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

When I was in my early twenties, I thought I would be a mother by age 30. I would have two or three children, maybe even four. Back then, having a few kids seemed perfectly reasonable and entirely possible. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Maternity, Midwifery, Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Women's Health | 4 Comments

What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Transition to Kindergarten

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Children, Education, Health resources, Vermont Childrens Hospital | 2 Comments

It’s a Bigger Problem Than You Might Think

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

I have just finished teaching a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) course to a group of nurses from around Vermont and New York.  These nurses will join 65 others around Vermont who provide specialized care to victims of sexual assault.  … Continue reading →

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