Lauren Tetenbaum
Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C is a writer and social worker specializing in supporting millennial and young women through life transitions. She is also Mommy to Luke (2016) and Eva (2018). Lauren grew up in Manhattan and moved to Scarsdale in 2020, her first-ever venture into non-city-living (and she loves it!). Through her counseling practice (The CounseLaur), Lauren provides therapy in NY, NJ, CT, and FL, facilitates groups and workshops to empower postpartum and other women in corporate settings, and contributes to media on topics like maternal mental health, gender equity, and working parenthood. Lauren’s additional interests include early aughts pop culture, movie theater snacks, and the color pink. Her first book, about preparing millennials for menopause, will be available in 2025.
The Gift of Not Doing Everything
My husband has handled our kids’ holiday gifts for the past couple of years. He keeps ideas on our shared list app so I can see them, but I didn’t bother checking this year....
Embracing the Beauty in Disorder
I am not usually a go-with-the-flow type of person. I used to call myself Type A+. I recently organized my pantry and proudly shared photos of the results with friends, explaining it as the...
Giving Thanks for My Girls (& Good TV)
Recently, while catching up on the latest seasons of Emily in Paris and Love is Blind—shows that make me smile and make my mental load feel a little lighter—I was struck by something. It wasn't the beautiful...
Breast Cancer Awareness – A Millennial Mom’s Lessons Learned
I am 39 years old, and many of my millennial friends have had breast cancer.
Some were diagnosed in their 20s. They were fortunate to be able to work with genetic counselors and fertility specialists...
Cultivating Calm in the Chaos of Life (and Lice)
“Mommy, my head is itchy.” Words no mom wants to hear.
But it’s back-to-school season, which means it’s also peak time for (let’s all cringe together) lice.
“Head lice (pediculosis capitis) is a very common cause...
Women’s Equality Day – Get Ready to Vote Like a Mother
“We demand to be heard. We demand to be seen. We demand equality and nothing in between.” So sings the incredibly talented cast of the Tony Award-winning show Suffs, including its creator and star...
Change Can Be Hard and That’s Okay
At the last PTA meeting of the year, I cried (maybe more than once) as my current volunteer term on the Executive Committee ended. On the last day of school, I couldn’t bear to...
A Look at Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
Did you see what she wore to that party? Did you see me make that shot, Mom? Did you see where they went on vacation? Did you see me draw my picture, Mama? Did...
Top Tips for Better Sleep (and a Better Mood!)
If you know me, you know I love to sleep. My husband knows that what I want most for Mother’s Day is a lazy morning in which I can sleep in (or, as we...
Our Children Suddenly Grew: A Love Poem for My Pet Puppy
It feels like our children suddenly grew,
I think it’s because of our new Cavapoo.
We’d been wanting a pet but felt nervous.
“You’ve got kids,” they said. “You can do this.”
Now we’re back to baby blankets,...