As my children age out of the family nest, I’ve spent — wasted, really — energy thinking about family traditions. Did I preserve traditions...
The weather may be deceiving, but spring has hit, and suddenly everything is happening. All at once. It’s go-time.
Field trips. Sports. Birthday parties. School...
Why don’t I see what my friends see in me?
A friend of mine once commented, “You are so patient.”
“Patient?” I laughed. “No, I’m not...
I never imagined I would be here—raising my young daughter while beginning to care for my aging mom.
There is beauty and grace in this...
A few years ago, we tried. We were ready to welcome a four-legged furry guy into our house. We had resisted for many long...
In what feels like a past life, I was a labor and postpartum doula. I helped couples navigate the early days of parenthood.
My parenting...
If you ask most Westchester County moms how they unwind, you’ll probably hear a familiar list: a solo Target run that somehow lasts an...
There was a moment when life stopped.
Not slowly. Not gently. Not with a warning.
One phone call, one conversation, one impossible piece of news —...
What I hope for all women is that they find their pack.
Whether it’s a group of relatives, friends from high school or college, women...
Motherhood has an interesting way of changing you, in ways you couldn’t even imagine.
As a young girl, I had big dreams. Hustling and making...
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Putting Off the Dentist? You’re Not Alone
If you’ve been putting off a dental appointment, you’re not alone.
Whether it’s been six months, six years, or even longer, many adults and children...
