In the summer, the last thing kids want to do is more homework or anything "required." But as parents, we'd like them to keep up on certain skills so they're ready to return to school in September.
One of those...
As a speech pathologist, I constantly reflect on how I can use every opportunity with my kids to boost their language skills. Parents always ask me how they can help facilitate good communication skills. As a mom, I get...
Let's put the simple back into birthday parties.
I remember homemade cakes, party bags filled with plastic toys, magicians, and screaming friends in basements. Birthday parties have always been filled with fun and joy for the special birthday child and...
Nursing my babies is, without a doubt, one of my favorite things about motherhood. I adore the bonding experience. I also take great pride in knowing that I made these kids from scratch and sustained them for months on...
You are not alone when it seems like you spend a small fortune on every trip to the supermarket. Good food for you and your family is a good investment towards good health. You will keep everyone healthier by...
Reframing negative thinking involves changing how you interpret and respond to unpleasant or unhelpful thoughts. It's a form of cognitive restructuring that can help you see situations and experiences more positively.
To reframe negative thoughts, you can try the following...
Agency. What does that mean for you? Agency - the kind I want to discuss has everything to do with you. I am writing for an audience I belong to; mothers at home raising their children full-time.
We made a...
As we entered my favorite fundraiser of the year, Girl Scout's cookie season, my regular customers began to ask when the order forms would be coming. This was way before the campaign officially began. If only all fundraisers would...
I recently discovered that January is National Train Your Dog Month. I guess we have celebration months and awareness days for everything now? But while the number of awareness days and months borders on ridiculous at times (did you...
The holiday season is a time of joy and happiness, but for many, this time of year can also present challenges and cause stress. Without proper coping mechanisms, we may act out of place when we feel overwhelmed. In...
In + Around Westchester
Family Hikes Near Westchester County :: The Hudson Highlands
Since my last hiking guide was published last year, I've continued exploring and hiking throughout Westchester County and beyond. We are fortunate to live...
