Those "On This Day" memories on Facebook are something what I look forward to everyday. It's well know among my friends and family that I'm a bit of a sentimental sap. I love to reminisce and even take a...
Across our country, dating violence is a concern and an issue we need to bring to the attention of not only our teens but parents and teachers as well. We owe it to our teens, to come together, to...
Shower? Check. Clothes that aren’t meant for working out? Check. Babysitter? Check. “Where do you want to go?” “I don’t care. Where do you want to go?” Sound familiar? We feel pretty lucky to live in Westchester County, where...

Mother’s Day Traditions

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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...
Dating in your 40s and beyond can be both exciting and challenging. At this stage in life, you are likely more comfortable in your skin and have a good idea of what you're looking for in a partner. However,...
I think all of us moms can agree on this...the role a mother plays in the lives of her children is very crucial and far-reaching at any and every age. But I didn’t realize just how far until recently, even...
In June, my husband’s aunt died after a long and incredibly courageous battle with ovarian cancer. I say “my husband’s aunt,” because biologically that is who she was, but it doesn’t accurately describe what a big presence she was...
I’ve only been a mother for five years. That’s less than fifteen percent of my life, and yet when someone asks me to define myself (I’m a teacher--we do lots of identity processing), the first thing I will list...
I’m a stay-at-home mom. For me, this means that my day startsaround 6:30 a.m. when the baby wakes up. Oftentimes, my day starts earlier, if the baby wakes up at 4 a.m. and I can’t fall back to sleep....
My grandmother was a songbird of a woman. She was always full of laughter and stories. This explains why the front door to her home, opening into the wide, dark entryway, was never used. Instead, everyone would come in...

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A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...

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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...