Amy
Amy is a Hudson Valley native and educator working in New York City schools. She has two little kids and one little dog. Before moving to her current home in Ossining, Amy attended college on Long Island and then spent most of her 20s in Brooklyn and Queens. New York is truly home for her, and she’s thrilled to be living closer to her hometown of Garrison and her extended family. As a mom, Amy believes in empowered parenting, and she’s passionate about raising her kids to be partners in the fight for social justice. When she’s not working or trying to figure out nap time, Amy loves hiking, yoga, swimming, and relaxing with her family.
Lazy Mama Manual: How to Pick an Awesome Sunscreen
I take pride in the fact that “lazy mama” is basically my middle name. So sunscreen isn’t my favorite subject because, let’s be real:...
Hidden Figures, Bold Futures: Inspiring Women’s History Books for Kids
While icons like Susan B. Anthony and Amelia Earhart often headline women’s history, they’re just the beginning. Women have always played vital roles in...
Cultivating Creativity Through Boredom
Boredom is part of life. In my experience, boredom is a major catalyst for creativity and ingenuity in small children.
We’ve all had those...
Maintaining a Minimalist Christmas
For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, if you're a parent (and even if you're not), it can...
Veggie-Centric Side Dishes to Serve This Thanksgiving
For my plate, Turkey Day doesn’t revolve around the turkey. I like turkey, don’t get me wrong. But the sides served on Thanksgiving are...
Establishing a Positive Parent-Teacher Partnership
My son started pre-k this year in our local public school. We are fortunate to live in a district that offers full-time, nearly universal...
2 Must-Try Easy Weeknight Dinners for Fall
School has started, and I’m doing all I can to keep the pace of our days as slow and laid back as possible. It’s...
The Words We Choose
There are very few things that I'm sure of when it comes to this parenting thing. One thing I know for sure is that...
The Power of Planning Parenthood
I have a son and a daughter, but I've been pregnant three times. I didn't miscarry a baby; I terminated a pregnancy.
In my...
Lazy Mama Manual – The Case for {very} Early Potty Training
When I was pregnant with my daughter, my son was getting to that age when I wanted to get rid of the diapers. His...