What is an ear deformity?
An ear deformity is when some part of the ear cartilage is shaped or bent incorrectly at birth. This can cause the ear to stick out (prominent ear deformity), fold over (lidding ear deformity), be...
Most of us by now have hit the reset button in our lives in an almost post-pandemic world, maybe even unintentionally.
In my case, I stopped working part-time, and my daughter started a new full-time job a few months ago....
There’s something about turning 40 that makes you start thinking differently.
At least, that’s what happened to me. Two years ago, I turned 40. While dreading the impending big 4-0, I managed to handle it better than I thought. I...
If you have preschool-aged or early elementary-aged children, you might be in the throes of weekends filled with birthday parties. The whole class is often invited, and your children enjoy everything from arts and crafts to rock climbing. If...
(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...
When I found out I was having girls, I knew I had to take steps to ensure my daughters would have an equal footing in life. We’ve done our best as parents and role models to break stereotypical gender...
When a child learns how to do something for themselves, they feel accomplished. A Montessori inspired gift is a simple way to foster independent thinking and behavior. These thoughtful items will be the most used items in your home!
Cooking
Some...
Baby-Led Weaning (or BLW) is something we loved and had great success with. It makes life a lot easier because you're not making different meals for your baby; they can eat whatever the family is eating or even eat...
May is National Water Safety Awareness Month. Water safety is a topic that impacts all families. Every adult who supervises children needs to know basic information on how to keep kids safer in and around water.
When it comes...
During my childhood, school was a safe haven. It was easy, and I knew exactly what to do to succeed. No surprise then that at 21, I became a teacher myself. What was a surprise, and remains one, is...
In + Around Westchester
A Guide to Beauty & Pampering in Westchester County
Moms do it all, which often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Carving out me-time seems impossible, but we not only deserve it but...
