Recently I was asked a question I seem to get at least once every Spring. It starts with some form of, "You're a teacher right?" When I acknowledge that indeed I am an elementary school teacher I get the...
The winter months are hard, especially when many indoor activities are unavailable. But being stuck inside doesn't end with spring. In comes the rainy, still somewhat chilly season. And then there is quarantining. All in all, we are spending...
Tweens and cell phones can give you added responsibilities and headaches, on their own or together. If my daughter read this, she would correct me and say, “Teens and cell phones, mom.” She is right. She is 13 years...
My middle-school-aged kids have almost everything I wished I'd had at their age. Mostly, I feel they have stability and support. I don't know what I expected heading into this phase of parenthood. But I suppose I wanted them...
For school-age children, summer can be a joyous time of the year. Carefree hours of fun swimming, playing outside, and doing anything but school work. But, did you know that many school kids can lose valuable amounts of knowledge...
(Overheard at the kitchen table)
Husband: Is that a tear in your eye?
Me: It’s almost September, and another school year. They’re just growing up so fast.
Husband: Oh Lord, here it comes…
Yes, Husband, here it comes indeed! I’m a mom as...
Bringing home an infant is the start of a new adventure whether it's your first born or fifth. Each day is filled with so many exciting new things, and just when you think you've got them figured out they...
This year my son and I will have the “talk” about all the mythical creatures of his childhood - starting with The Easter Bunny.
He is eight and a half, so, naturally, last year around Christmas he asked a...
Recently, I gave birth to my second baby. I didn't expect that going from one to two kids would be easy. Throughout my pregnancy, I was adequately warned by lots of people I trust.
"With two kids, you're now fully...
I am quite sure people everywhere have played with LEGOS at some point in their life. Either from when they were younger, or with their children now, or both! That's why we love Westchester County Moms Blog sponsor, LEGOLAND...
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A Mom’s Guide To Westchester Events :: May 2024
Happy Mother's Day. We all know that moms deserve to be celebrated every day. This month, choose some fun events around Westchester County for...
