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.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...