Tag: motherhood

I realized recently that I don’t actually know my sister’s birth story. I know a highlight or two. A complication that was mentioned in passing....

Lately, I have been feeling pulled in a million different directions. I am in that weird stage of life where there are many different...

Can we all agree that motherhood is by far the hardest thing we've ever done? Sure, everyone tried to warn us about the "big"...

If you like to cook and eat fresh foods, then you probably find yourself at the grocery store often. I average two to three...

You are pregnant. Congratulations! Now, welcome to a shocking reality: there is a massive, billion-dollar industry for baby gear and supplies that will play...

Laundry, so often a dreaded word in a bustling house full of four teenage girls. I am truly amazed at how much laundry, in...

My kids have taught me a lot about myself that I didn’t previously know or acknowledge. I never before realized, for example, how much...

One of the best parts of contributing to Westchester County Mom is connecting local families with real, meaningful parenting resources, because no one has...

Picture It: Monday, 7:30 a.m. You're wrestling with your toddler to get his jacket, shoes, hat, and mittens on while keeping a close eye...

Sometimes clarity doesn’t come from trying harder, but from creating space. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how difficult it can be to hear ourselves think....