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Erica currently lives in Rye Brook with her husband, two daughters (Ella and Lena) and dog Mabel (their first born). She is a speech pathologist, working part time for the Tarrytown School District. When she's not at school, she's running her own speech practice for individuals with communication disorders. In her spare time (yeah right), she loves to read, create materials for other educators to use, and aspires to be in pajamas by 6:00 p.m. every night (don’t judge)!
Hear Me Out! The Push for Ear Tube Surgery
I am not giving medical advice. This is just my experience as a mother.
As a young speech pathologist, I had no problem encouraging parents to have their children undergo ear tube surgery (tympanostomy) when...
Spotlight on Westchester: Rye Brook
We all love our own little cozy corners of Westchester. There are many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to visit. Who doesn’t love exploring the county and “finding” the...
How to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills – Tricks of the Trade
As a speech pathologist, I constantly reflect on how I can use every opportunity with my kids to boost their language skills. Parents always ask me how they can help facilitate good communication skills....
The Failing Parent – How I Finally Gave Myself the Break I Deserved
I’ve always been hard on myself. In school, my grades were never good enough. As a teenager, I was never thin enough. And now, as an adult, I’m never “mom” enough. Every night I...
Tired of Looking Tired – 7 Things Every Mom Needs In Her Bag of...
Puffy eyes, dark under-eye circles, dry skin, gray hair coming in faster than I can manage. All signs that I am a mom (and probably a tired one at that). Have you ever felt...
Upping My Water Game
Congratulations, you have officially met the world’s worst water drinker. It’s true. I have gone hours, even days, without having one sip of water, only sustaining on coffee, soda, or juice. Gross, I know.
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7 Simple Summer Mom Hacks to Save your Sanity
Summer is here, and us moms are ready to cool down and relax (or try to)! Whether you are traveling or simply relaxing in your backyard all summer, check out my favorite mom hacks...
An Apple Picking Dilemma – What to do with all those apples?
Every year, my cousins and I all get together with our kids to apple pick. It's a family tradition and we always look forward to the time we spend together. Truth be told, it...
Why This Mama is Never Getting Rid of Her Agenda Book
I love everything technology. My house is completely "Googled" out. I always have the newest iPhone and love all things tech that make my life easier! I remember how excited I was when the...
Sunglasses: The Top 5 Reals and Steals of 2019
Summer is just around the corner and what would a bright, hot summer day be without a perfect pair of sunnies? Shopping for sunglasses can be stressful. There are thousands to choose from and...