Reading to my kids is a huge part of my parenting. Books lead to great conversations and are a much better investment of my time, money, and space than toys. Our house is chock full of books. As a result,...
Even before I became a mother, Mother’s Day was one of my favorite holidays. It is just one of those days with beautiful flowers and lots of love.
I know some would say, “Everyday should be like Mother’s Day,” or...
When my eldest was in first grade, his teacher spoke with me at a parent-teacher conference about her frustration with his tendency to tell her all his classroom problems. She labeled this as “tattling” on the other children and...
Growing up in rural Maine I saw a lot of guns; even shot a few. So it was no surprise that my younger brother’s favorite toys were weapons. He brought them in the car, to restaurants, and even to...
I don’t know who is 100% ready to send their kids back to school, but I can tell you with certainty that I am NOT! To be completely honest, if just thinking about it makes me this anxious and...
At the end of May a local radio station and mainstay in the New York metro area, 95.5 WPLJ, went off the air after 48 years. I’ve listened to this radio station for as long as I can remember....
Subaru has been widely known for its safety features and quality craftsmanship for many years. They have led the way when it comes to creating a variety of family-friendly rides with raving reviews. Our family had the pleasure...
Everyone has a baby name story. In the Jewish religion, standard practice is to use the first initial of a family member who passed away and choose a name using that letter. Technically it’s supposed to be the Hebrew name, but many...
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 don’t remember how old I was when I learned to peel and cut up an apple. My husband knew how to, over 40 years ago, probably before we even met. He was always very handy with a knife....
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...
