Our Story~
From the start mindful parenting has always been our focus. You can turn anywhere for parenting advice, but we aim to help parents to be the best they can be to help future generations be the best they can be. In our Facebook group we alert each other to upcoming events that are going on including story hours and playgroups, share parenting blogs and articles, and ask questions and give advice. Some of us have grown up in positive families where we have been able to learn positive approaches but some of us have grown up experiencing yelling, and spanking, and have had a negative experience. While every parent wants to be the best, sometimes they don’t have the tools or awareness of more positive approaches. We hope that our group helps to spread a more positive parenting awareness to help families break unhealthy cycles and for all families to connect regardless of social class. We live in a community that makes this all possible.
Our community offers so much to local families. Various organizations like NEKCA and the Building Bright Futures alliance as well as NVRH offer resources and education to parents and children. There are often classes and other informational workshops being offered by various organizations. We want all parents to have access to all that information. We want to be the go-to place to find out about everything and anything that’s happening in the community that can benefit families and children. We also provide activity ideas, and related blog articles. The internet offers an endless supply of fun ideas for children and families and we are a network to share all that wonderful info as well.
Our community offers so much to local families. Various organizations like NEKCA and the Building Bright Futures alliance as well as NVRH offer resources and education to parents and children. There are often classes and other informational workshops being offered by various organizations. We want all parents to have access to all that information. We want to be the go-to place to find out about everything and anything that’s happening in the community that can benefit families and children. We also provide activity ideas, and related blog articles. The internet offers an endless supply of fun ideas for children and families and we are a network to share all that wonderful info as well.
Julie Hale
I am a mother to two wonderful daughters (born in 2008 & 2009) who are my inspiration for lighting the way for other parents. Parenting has been my biggest struggle yet my greatest reward. I have a bachelors degree in human services and work as an associate director of family services at a parent child center. I'm passionate about helping people and making this world a better place. I love working with the community to create better lives for everyone!!! It has been a pleasure working with my friend Alissa on this website and hope that it is helpful to you.
Alissa Degreenia
I am a Mom, from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont! I love my family more than anything, and there is nothing like being a family in the NEK! My husband and I have been together for over 9 years. We have 3 beautiful children together. I feel like I am Constantly learning as a Parent~ Life keeps us all busy, but sharing a good deal, or a word of advice is priceless. I love supporting my local community, and being involved as a parent. I work outside of our home for a local Inn, and also with Lactation Resources of Vermont. During the winter months I spend a lot of my time at the Ice Rink as a Figure Skating Instructor. Im a huge supporter of Breastfeeding and really enjoy being able to connect mothers to provide local, available resources to support them in their journey. "Together we can build a better community." -If you get a chance, check out NEK Mindful Parenting on Facebook!