LEGOS. They are slowly taking over my house. My three children love to play with them. They can spend hours (yes, hours!) building, rebuilding, and destroying the most creative constructions. My oldest loves to follow step-by-step directions, and my...
The cold weather is here, which means most of the outdoor sports activities are on hiatus until the spring. My fourth grade daughter played softball this fall, as she had been since the spring of second grade.
Fall softball isn't...
Dear Son,
You are turning the “Big 1-3,” and it’s hard to believe! My baby boy is growing up! I’m pretty confident I am making a much bigger deal of this than you are. You know me, did you expect...
This past week, I celebrated the first anniversary of becoming a resident of Northern Westchester. So much has changed since that late October day that my husband, our dog, and my eight-month-pregnant self moved into our house.
Sirens vs. Snakes
Accustomed...
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...
By the time August rolls around, most parents seem willing to take the days away and beg for school to begin. The gist of the pictures and comments on social media parents basically read, "When are the kids returning...
Summer is quickly coming to an end. The back-to-school store circulars have been out for weeks, and we will soon have teacher assignments and class schedules in hand. While I want to make the most out of the summer...
It was one of those marathon spring days in early June. Hour upon hour of activity - all good and fun stuff, but hardly a minute to spare. My son had a Bar Mitzvah to go to (morning services...
Adventureland is located in Farmingdale, NY, right across from SUNY. My kids are 3, 5, 11, and 13, and I loved that there were rides and games for all of us to enjoy as a family. Looking at the...
Engaging Your Child's Brain When School's Out
For school aged children, summer can be a joyous time of the year. Carefree hours of fun swimming, playing outside, and doing anything but school work. But, did you know that many school...
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...
