Kristen

Kristen
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Kristen is the proud mom of two wonderful, smart and sassy daughters (born in 2007 and 2011). Raising her kids as a single mom is a challenge and an adventure and she loves every minute of it. Kristen loves bringing up her girls in the same area of Westchester that she grew up in, having only moved a few miles from her childhood home. A long time passion for working with children led Kristen to pursue a career in education and she has been an elementary school teacher in the Bronx for over a decade. Her teaching career has taught her that every day is a new experience and to "expect the unexpected." If she can find any spare time between teaching and motherhood, Kristen likes to read, binge watch horrible romantic comedies on TV, bake, and go on road trips with her girls.
kid-free friends

An Open Letter To My “Kid-Free” Friends

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Dearest Kid-Free Friend, I’m sorry. We can’t be friends anymore. Not right now, anyway. I have to break up with you. Yes, I am talking to you, the one who went out to a bar...
A woman sitting alone in her bedroom.

Why I Sent Myself To Time-Out

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As moms, we all love our kids, right? We would do anything for them and move mountains if we needed to. But let's be honest here. Sometimes those little buggers can drive us bonkers,...
A mom talking to her daughter before school.

Talking to Your Student about School: Getting the Conversation Rolling

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We all get the dreaded "fine" response when the kiddos get home from school. When you ask, "How was your day, sweetie?" you are not hoping for a quick grunt of approval, are you? Do...
online support groups

Online Support Groups: Are They Worth The Click?

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Once upon a time, before online support groups began, the webmd.com craze started. You know what I'm talking about...you put in any symptom you were suffering from, and within a couple of clicks, you...
A girl reading a graphic novel.

Raising Reluctant Readers

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First, let's start with this fact: I've taught in an elementary school for over a decade. In my classroom, reading is encouraged, supported, and abundant. Teaching a kid to love to read will eventually...
Kids playing on a climbing set.

Just Say Yes! Our Family’s Adventures on a Yes Day

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By now, you've surely heard of a "Yes Day." It's a trendy day where kids rule for 24 hours, and you, the parent, say yes to whatever they ask for. After reading some "Do...
A mother checking her daughter for lice.

The Worst Four Letter Word: LICE

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Recently I sat watching a Disney film for the millionth time with my daughters and noticed my little one scratching a lot. "Dry scalp," I thought. More scratching. "Man, she needs a shower." More...
Back to school sign with supplies.

Back to School: Transition Tips From a Teacher

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For teachers, parents, and students alike, those three words, back to school, can either be exciting or anxiety-producing. There's so much to do to get ready and such pressure to make the beginning of...
Kids standing behind a couch with party hats and blowers.

Whatever Happened to the Basement Party?

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Let's put the simple back into birthday parties.  I remember homemade cakes, party bags filled with plastic toys, magicians, and screaming friends in basements. Birthday parties have always been filled with fun and joy for...
kids' sports

Kids’ Sports: Where Everyone Wins {Even if Your Team Loses}

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Let me paint a little picture for you. It's a beautiful, unseasonably warm Saturday, and hundreds of girls are in brightly colored t-shirts, running up and down the fields. Moms and dads are in...