Before I had children, I had always defined myself the same way. Whenever I was introduced to someone, the conversation always started with an enthusiastic, “Hi, I’m Nicole! It’s so nice to meet you!”
I am a people person, and...
My husband, daughter, and I went to Stew Leonard's not too long ago. As we walked around, memories crept up as I started thinking about the times we had been there as a family over the years.
Purchasing a Beanie...
The journey into motherhood is often overwhelming for many of us. Sometimes the scary part is the idea of being responsible for this tiny, precious life, and other times it’s that overwhelming feeling of having one million things to...
In early October, I spent a long weekend in Truckee, California. While exploring the town, I did what I often do. I found a cute bookstore and wandered around. I love books. I also love impulse purchases at the...
Despite all our griping about bedtime (seriously, show me a parent who always enjoys it, and I will show you a liar), there is something magical in its mundanity. Each night the same thing (although sometimes in a different...
My American-born COVID baby went to India for the first time and met his big extended Indian family!
It was a big deal for me. I wanted this for him from the moment he was born. I wanted him...
Being the parent of a child with food allergies means a lot of fear; for their health, safety, and emotional well-being. When reactions do occur, they can be traumatized for both the patient and the caregiver.
So when child two...
Sometimes it’s hard even to believe that me, a small-town girl from Boston, have spent almost half of my life in New York City. I vividly remember my first trip here as a little girl visiting the Statue of...
"You're wearing THAT to school?" How often has this become the morning battle between you and your teenager? It seems almost impossible to speak to your teen without the explosion, with both sides erupting, even before the words come...
Two years ago, my younger child (almost nine years old at the time) came out to me as nonbinary. That wasn’t the first time they talked about their gender identity. As far as I can remember, they’ve always questioned...
In + Around Westchester
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...
