Once upon a time, there was a shy, creative little girl growing up on the north shore of Long Island. She was always painting, writing, singing, and acting but never felt quite good enough. Insecurity, combined with the well-meaning...
I have always loved books. It’s probably the one thing in my life that I can say I have always, always enjoyed. So it is no surprise that I turned to teaching them as an adult. As an English...
They say nothing can prepare you for motherhood. While I still think that is entirely true (hello, your heart is filled with so much love, sleepless nights, and laundry, how hard it is to get a toddler to listen...
If you’re a single mom reading this with the expectation of it being a tearjerker that emphasizes the struggles of motherhood, I’m afraid you’re mistaken.
This is a message of empowerment and a reminder that you’re a rockstar who has...
How have our kids become so disconnected from each other and themselves?
First, we need to define kids. In this case, I’m referring to preteens, teenagers, and young adults. And it’s no surprise that this generation includes all those that...
Sometime around summer's halfway point, both parents and kids may start to get a bit antsy. Maybe camp is over, or ALL the activities have been exhausted. "What are we doing today?" and "I'm bored" are some familiar phrases heard...
Years before I became a mom, I was chatting with my then-4-year-old cousin about a new friend he had made. “She has two daddies and no mommies,” he noted, the first in his small circle with such a family...
Summer is here, and that means spending more time outside with your family. We have been anxiously awaiting this time, and then we are quickly reminded of the one main downfall of this season-BUGS!
Backyard pests can hinder your expectations...
The kids are playing nicely on the beach in front of you while you sit on your beach chair nestled beneath the shade of your oversized Tommy Bahama umbrella. You are tired of scrolling Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok,...
School is out for summer, so it’s time for my two girls to go to overnight camp for a couple of weeks of swimming, sports, gaining independence, singing lots of songs, and making new friends that I hope will...
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...
