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.
Mom vs. Mom: Why Do Moms Judge Each Other?
Let me paint a picture for you. I'm holding a newborn. My apartment is dark, and I'm sitting in a red bucket chair. I'm...
Kids’ Thanksgiving Crafts that are Better than Hand Turkeys
When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of mashed potatoes, family, hot air balloons, football, and a parade of hand-print turkeys taped to my...
What Your Child Really Needs To Know Before Kindergarten
Recently I was asked a question I seem to get at least once every Spring. It starts with some form of, "You're a teacher...
The Siwa Sensation: One Mom’s Tale of Preteen Fad Obsession
The sparkles. The bows. The lyrics that mean next to nothing. The gotta have it merchandise. The never-ending songs on replay booming out of...
Mambo Italiano: A Night at Westchester Broadway Theatre
Picture this, you've had a delicious dinner, coffee, desert, and even a drink. The lights get low and suddenly your transported to a little...
Smile! It’s Selfie Day!
It seems like there is a day to celebrate everything these days, from National Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19) to National Single...
Indoor Water Parks: Which Destination Makes the Biggest Splash?
My kids love swimming. I mean, seriously they'd swim every day year round if they could. Problem is, the weather gets in the way....
A Night On Broadway Without Leaving Westchester
To me nothing beats a night out on Broadway. The stage, the scenery, the actors and the bright lights of the city make for...
The Best Places In Westchester To Jump and Bounce
What’s a mom to do besides go crazy with little bundles of energy on a bad weather day? Why not try one of the...
The Day My Daughter Was Called the N-Word
Some things are more challenging to write about than others. I've started and deleted this post about ten times because it hurts my heart...