Erin
Erin is the mother of one sweet, rambunctious toddler and wife to a talented chef. Professionally, she is a former special educator and preschool teacher, and is currently a cognitive neuroscience researcher and Ph.D candidate in Cognitive Science in Education with specializations in neuroscience, cognitive development, and neurodiversity/autism. She holds masters degrees in cognitive science, and neuroscience in education, from Teachers College, Columbia University, and undergraduate degrees in special education (with an additional concentration in elementary education and a minor in English) and early childhood education. As the wife of a chef, food is a huge part of her family culture, and she enjoy both cooking and baking. Some of her other hobbies include hiking, traveling, jogging, meditation, animal rescue, playing piano and guitar, crafting, reading, and of course, writing. You can follow her parenting journey and pick up tips on great kids activities here on Westchester Moms Blog, as well as her website (www.themindfullyscientificmama.com), Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest accounts.
Fearing Food Allergies with Child Two
Being the parent of a child with food allergies means a lot of fear; for their health, safety, and emotional well-being. When reactions do...
Halloween Should Be Scary Fun, but for My Family, It Can Be Plain Scary
Halloween is when many kids (and adults) like to engage in scares for fun. Haunted houses, spooky costumes, scary movies, and being terrified are...
Family-Friendly Hikes Near Westchester :: The Catskills
This is the second installment of Westchester County Mom's Hiking the Hudson Valley feature. You can read the first in the series (and get...
Needing a Vacation from Your Vacation
Who doesn't love summer? Traveling, warm weather, ample sunshine. And family vacations! But all seasoned moms know, you are going to need a vacation...
Family-Friendly Hikes in Westchester (and Beyond)
This post is the first in a Hiking the Hudson Valley series for Westchester County Mom.
When I moved to Westchester, I knew one of...
Becoming a Big Sibling
To my first baby,
It was just us for so long. And then, one day, we knew it wouldn't be like that anymore. You were...
What I Wish People Knew About Food Allergies
Approximately 1 in 13 children and 1 in 10 adults in the United States have food allergies. These are common conditions, yet it still...
Letting Go of My Birth Plan
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had lots of ideas about what my birthing experience would look like. I carefully designed...
Please Don’t ‘Light It Up Blue’ This April
Disclaimer: This post uses identity-first language to adhere to the preferences of the community being discussed, as well as evolving scientific, professional, and journalistic...
How to Keep Your Toddler or Preschooler Occupied Inside
The winter months are hard, especially when many indoor activities are unavailable. But being stuck inside doesn't end with spring. In comes the rainy,...