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By PATRICK O’GRADY

HARTFORD — As Lindy Bean was about to close her laptop at the Bugbee Senior Center, she proclaimed her help session with students Zachary Kenney and Noah Peabody a resounding success.

By PATRICK O’GRADY

SOUTH ROYALTON — White River Valley Elementary School third graders gathered around a picnic table sorting and organizing packets of vegetable, herb and flower seeds on a warm, sunny May afternoon.

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CANAAN — Mascoma, Lebanon and Windsor Interact Rotary Clubs high school students came together in late April to do their small but important part of feeding the world’s hungry, one meal at a time.

By MIRIAM VORAN

It can be difficult to think about ordinary everyday things when such extraordinary things are happening all around us. But we all need sustaining commitments, especially in the face of global turmoil. And your commitment to your children — which includes organizing their summer — really does matter.

By TONYA McMURRAY

Volunteering can benefit volunteers as much as it does the people and organizations they help. Not only does volunteering create a sense of purpose and connection, research suggests it can also improve both physical and mental health.

By SARAH STREW

At the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), our education programs aim to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards who will care for the natural world. We also recognize that kids don’t have to wait until they reach adulthood to make a difference: They already do as protectors of wildlife in their backyard and even as citizen scientists involved in global conservation efforts.

By MIRIAM VORAN

The Upper Valley has sports for every taste. Take your pick of indoors or outdoors, individual or team, elite competition or ordinary recreation. Most parents believe that sports help children thrive — and there’s lots of evidence that speaks to those benefits.

By ANNA MORRIS

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — Balloons and basketballs?

By PATRICK O’GRADY

WOODSTOCK – The smiles say it all.

By PATRICK O’GRADY

WINDSOR — In the days leading up to a January ice fishing derby, its organizers monitored conditions on the 62-acre Lake Runnemede. At 9-inches thick, it was deemed safe for ice fishing.

By LORI STEVER

Winter life in the Upper Valley can easily get overshadowed by the daunting chores: keeping fires going, shoveling snow and other physical needs of survival. At the same time, winter is amazingly beautiful here.

By LORI STEVER

Becoming a parent is a wonderful and unique experience. There is nothing quite like the love and joy that a child brings to a family.As a mother of three, I remember the joy and excitement that came along with each birth, as well as the new challenges...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

WOODSTOCK — On a warm, early fall morning students in Katrina Jimerson’s Eco Art class at Woodstock Union High School prepared for a “scavenger hunt” at Sculpture Fest, an art exhibition on farmland in Woodstock.The 15 students were in search of...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

HANOVER — Besides crafting something useful from wood, eighth grader Gabriel Lizcano had another reason for taking Cliff Harriman’s woodworking class at Richmond Middle School: the joy his work brings others.“It is nice after you work so hard on...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — It was “Creation Station” day in Sue Tuttle’s art class at Maple Avenue Elementary School and the excitement in the room was high.Seated around several tables, the 14 first graders from Julie VanInwagen’s class listened patiently as Tuttle...

By MIRIAM VORAN

Cooler weather is here and winter is on its way. Parents are looking for wholesome indoor activities to keep children busy and support their growing minds. Art projects usually top the list.You imagine your child contentedly coloring, making a picture...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Theater camp may seem an unlikely choice for people who have never envisioned themselves being on stage.But those who have done it have said that the experience is rewarding for everyone.“Theater is one of the most welcoming and...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

BROWNSVILLE — The recipe for guaranteed summer fun is simple: Start with a hot, sunny day. Mix in large amounts of cool water at a swimming hole. Then simply toss in some excited youngsters and results come out perfectly every time.At the Brownsville...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — Noah Conrad loves an opportunity to build something. Olivia Sartwell sees the fun in learning how to cook.Both got to explore their interests during one-week camps in early July at Sugar River Valley Technical Center in Claremont. Noah,...