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 & CT, 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.
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,...
Get Inspired By International Women’s Day
What happens when we include women?
When women are included in corporate decision-making, they bring analytical perseverance, provide fresh and inclusive perspectives that reflect the nuanced impacts of working parenthood and gender inequity, and encourage...
Presence is a Present
My relationship with my son is changing. He’s my best friend, and I probably give him more kisses than anyone in the family. He no longer likes it when I hug him in front...
On the Power of Positivity
I don’t always come up with New Year’s resolutions, though I like to use this transitional period as an opportunity to reflect on lessons and goals. Through my counseling practice, I encourage my clients...
Moms Deserve Holiday Magic Too
Sometime during my two-hour drive in the dark, dropping off Halloween “boo bags” for every kid in my son’s class, it occurred to me that moms need to save some holiday magic for themselves.
Maybe...
My Kid is Struggling with School – What’s a Mom to Do?
By November, many of us feel settled into the school year – but many may not. Some students struggle with school, whether focusing in class, following instructions, or feeling confident about homework. And those...
Empowering Choices — From Testing to Triumph
To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month (though we take care all year!), we at Westchester County Mom were invited to an informative event about BRCA, Breast Health, and Fertility at the beautiful Bedford Playhouse....
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence (DV) can look like bruises, broken body parts, or broken things. But it can also look like preventing access to finances, cruel and embarrassing words, and lies that cause psychological harm.
DV, also...
Our Favorite Local Nonprofits in Westchester County
I love living in Westchester County, partly because of all the opportunities it has to offer – including the opportunities to make a difference in our community. Westchester is home to hundreds of nonprofits...
Ways to Celebrate Women’s Equality Every Day
Happy Women’s Equality Day! We celebrate August 26th because 103 years ago, in August 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted, prohibiting the federal and state governments from denying the...