nicoledooley
Nicole is a proud wife and busy mom of three. She studied education at Pace University, where she received her Master’s Degree. You can usually find Nicole on a baseball field with her husband and kids when she’s not working as a Pre-K teacher. She loves to spend time with her family, friends, and two fur babies. When she’s not wiping noses and serving snacks, she’s writing for her blog, Mama Explains, which offers relatable parenting tips and honest stories. You can find her on Instagram @mamaexplains or visit her blog at www.mamaexplains.com. She’s also a huge lover of Nutella, 90’s music, and her Peloton bike, which she rides mainly for 90s-themed music.
How to Handle Loss and Grief With Your Children
"So, is Ann Marie in heaven now?" my six-year-old asked me as he saw me sobbing uncontrollably. I didn't expect him to be with...
My Kid-Free Anniversary Vacation
I never thought I would type out those words together.... kid-free anniversary vacation. With three kids and two dogs, I didn't think my husband...
All the Feels While Feeling What Your Child Feels
It was the third and final dance competition of the season. My daughter was performing her first solo, a hip-hop number called Perm, a...
The Maintenance of Aging
Over the last couple of months, my body has been feeling different.
I wake up achy, and my legs always hurt. My sciatica flares up...
How My Bike Saved My Sanity
The year is 2020, and I have just had a baby. My third baby. On January 9, I gave birth to my little (and...
Spotlight on Westchester :: Somers
We all love our cozy little corners of Westchester. There are many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to visit....
It Takes a Village…or a Neighborhood
We’ve all heard that saying how it takes a village to get through motherhood and how mothers could use an extra set of hands...
Choosing Your Mom Tribe
When I first became a mother at age thirty, many of my friends were either single, newly engaged, planning crazy bachelorette parties, or recently...
Changing Who I Think I’m Supposed to Be: Meet Nicole
Before I had children, I had always defined myself the same way. Whenever I was introduced to someone, the conversation always started with an...