Westchester County Mom

I'm a mom! I expect you to help me clean up, but then get mad when it's not done how I want. I see you dishwasher! I'm a mom! I will huff and puff under my breath as I rage-clean, and...

We all know getting workouts done every week is beneficial, right? Right? Working out is something that helps to strengthen our bodies physically and our minds mentally. When I am active, I can better handle all the competing priorities as a...

Whether you need a cake for a birthday celebration, breakfast treats for your friends, specialty desserts for a holiday, or homemade bread for dinner, a good bakery is so important to us moms! Here’s our guide to the best...

Tuesday is “waffle night” at my house, or so I like to call it. In reality, it is “chicken night,” but I try to de-emphasize the presence of protein with a casual omission of information. The waffle is my...

I recently posted something in a local parenting forum about how heavy the mental load is for me as a working mom. I didn't ask for suggestions for resolving it. I just stated that it is heavy. Well-meaning community members...

As a kid, do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? Teachers, doctors, and veterinarians are popular answers. At four years old, I remember being asked this question by a teacher. I said I want...

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 deeper conversations. When women are...

My daughter tends to use me as a human shield between her and other people when interacting with adults. She’ll stand plastered to me, arm rigidly locked around mine, her face half-hidden behind my sleeve as she tries smilingly...

It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. From cooking and cleaning to carpools and play dates, we moms make everything look easy and effortless. The truth is that most of us are overworked and sleep-deprived. The struggle...

Yay for spring flowers! Daffodils, cherry blossoms, and magnolias, oh my! There’s nothing like the blossoming of spring after winter in New York. I photograph spring sessions in Westchester, NYC, The Hudson Valley, and Fairfield County. Spring is a...