Tag: big kids
How I Got My Kids to Help with the Housework (and...
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
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
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”
“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
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
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
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
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
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
As a parent and educator, I strongly believe that kids need visuals to learn and change. Raise your hand if you feel you are...










