I am a breastfeeding failure. Okay, that's a bit drastic. I'm not a failure per se. Sure, I may have had some lactating difficulties with my first child. For the entire three months I breastfed her, I struggled to...
Imagine driving down the road at 100 miles an hour, keenly aware of each turn, every obstacle, and laser-focused on your destination. All of a sudden, you come to a screeching halt. You’re shocked and shaken as you try...
A mother, probably more than anyone, is either thinking or proclaiming how proud she is of her children. ALL of the time!
She is proud of her kids’ first step, kindergarten graduation, getting a master’s degree, the promotion at work,...
Ready or not, the summer is coming to an end. Many of us will agree that it went too fast. In just days, school will begin, and the crisp early morning breeze will be a reminder that right beyond...
Congratulations, you have survived the holiday season. You are ready to tackle the new year and hit the ground running. You may be feeling exhausted and overwhelmed with little thoughts about your mental health as a mom.
As a mom,...
Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. – John F. Kennedy
Each January, millions of Americans make the resolution to get fit, strong,...
There are very few things that I'm sure of when it comes to this parenting thing. One thing I know for sure is that words matter. And I don't just mean that the sticks and stones poem is completely inaccurate...
“Can we get doughnuts tomorrow morning, Mama, and eat them on the beach?”
“Of course, sweet girl! Sounds good to me.”
As we sat on the dewy sand, enjoying a doughnut date with the seagulls, I was reminded of the...
Middle school education has been reduced to a number of stereotypes for too long. What is considered to be one of the most critical time periods in a child’s life is often overlooked as “lost” time of awkward transition...
Get Ready for 5 New Bands, Festive Fireworks, Science Workshops with Groundwork Hudson Valley, and a NEW Pop-up Roller Skating Rink.
Nothing feels more like summer than an outdoor festival and Cross County Shopping Center is bringing back Westchester’s favorite...
In + Around Westchester
A Guide to Beauty & Pampering in Westchester County
Moms do it all, which often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Carving out me-time seems impossible, but we not only deserve it but...
