In the world of travel sports you often get exposed to more than you bargain for - the schedules, the money, the tryouts, the late nights, and of course, the travel (as duly noted right there in the name...
My kids have taught me a lot about myself that I didn’t previously know or acknowledge. I never before realized, for example, how much anxiety I was experiencing. The reason I never understood my anxiety was simple. Before children,...
When I was a little girl, I used to play two types of pretend games. The first one was when I pretended to be a teacher. My mom says that I used to put all the pillows and cushions...
I didn’t need to have children to complete my life.
Yes, I said it.
Now that she’s here, I love my daughter more than anything in the world. But I live alongside my child. I do not live for her.
Throughout childhood...
So your child is already in day care during the week and sometimes you just need a few hours to yourself on the weekend and need a break from your kids. One of the best things I did for...
Reflecting on nearly seven years of parenting three children, I realize much of that time I’ve wanted to ‘fast forward,’ ‘rewind’ or ‘pause’ their lives. I never simply press ‘play’ on parenthood.
Many parents, especially in the early years, find...
The number of decisions we have to make as parents is astounding. For me, it's not the big ones that seem to weigh on me like a ton of bricks. Whether to breastfeed, which daycare to use, or when...
I am trying to raise little feminists. Last week I had a conversation with my son that went like this:
D: Why is my name and Baby Sister's name and Daddy's name all the same?" (Why? is the constant conversation...
On Tuesday, May 9th, the Westchester County Moms Blog team and our title sponsor, Baby+Mom Fit, had the pleasure of hosting 50 new and expecting moms and their guests at the Budarz Theatre for Bloom. Moms were treated to...
It's 9:45 on a cold Monday night, and I'm digging around in search of gel pens and one of those fancy "grown-up" coloring books. I need to make a colorful, glittery picture before I can relax because tonight my...
In + Around Westchester
A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...
Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...
