Tag: big kids

How I Got My Kids to Help with the Housework (and...

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I love things to be clean, but I feel like I lose a lot of time getting the job done. I don’t mind cleaning,...

The End-of-Year Emotions

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There is nothing like the end of a school year to make you realize how fleeting time really is. Every June, like clockwork, I...

The College Homecoming

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Thank goodness it’s finally June. May was a very long month, a full May-maggeddon, and May-cember rolled into one brutal stretch. Those thirty-one days...

Never Say “At Least”

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“At least...” According to the therapist moderator at a recent grief group gathering, these are the two words that a grieving person should not...

The Bitter Aftertaste of Social Media as a Mom

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Whenever I meet someone who doesn’t use social media, I always ask, but why? How do you keep in touch with people? They respond...

Birthday Gifts: Give the Gift of an Experience Instead

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I feel like my kids have every toy imaginable. I am constantly fighting the clutter, trying to reorganize, and donating toys, books, and clothes...

Why Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Matters to Me

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Looking back, it should have been obvious. What we called “habits” in our toddler – lip-licking, hair-wiping, squeaks, and snorts – were tell-tale signs...

Maine Camps: A Life-Changing Experience

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Dear Westchester County Parents, As the school year winds down and summer edges closer, you’re probably wondering: What’s the best way for my child to...

Summer Solved with Steve & Kate’s Camp

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If you have children, then you know planning for summer can be a challenge. Choosing a variety of activities. Planning around vacations...

The Power of Behavior Charts

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As a parent and educator, I strongly believe that kids need visuals to learn and change. Raise your hand if you feel you are...