Kristen
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.
Better Breakfast Ideas
Everyone knows the old saying, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," and it is true. Eating breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and...
Avoiding the Summer Slide
For school-age children, summer can be a joyous time of the year. Carefree hours of fun swimming, playing outside, going to camp, and doing...
6 Things NOT To Say To Your Single Mom Friends
Being a single mom is hard. It is, without a doubt, the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I am so lucky...
Spring Cleaning Craft Time
Spring brings up images of flowers, sunshine, and green grass. But we all know that many of these early spring days are riddled with...
An Open Letter To My “Kid-Free” Friends
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...
Why I Sent Myself To Time-Out
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...
Talking to Your Student about School: Getting the Conversation Rolling
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...
Online Support Groups: Are They Worth The Click?
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...
Raising Reluctant Readers
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...
Just Say Yes! Our Family’s Adventures on a Yes Day
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...