Tag: single mom

Being a mom is the most tiring pursuit I’ve ever encountered. Second to mothering? Dating. Both, though, are worthwhile and deliver a huge payoff....

Single moms all have one thing in common: Independence. No matter the circumstances, independence and being single go together like peanut butter and jelly,...

As a single mom raised by a single mom, I’ve learned a lot about what not to do when co-parenting. So, I’ve waited a...

We all know that there are no breaks from parenting. Certainly, if you have found your way here – to Westchester County Mom -...

Moving may be a hobby at this point. At last count I have moved 34 times, which includes six different states, both coasts and...

Hello! My name is Alexa, and I am so excited to be part of Westchester County Mom. I’ve lived in Westchester County most of...

I was a younger mom. I got pregnant at 24 and gave birth less than a week after my 25th birthday. My son was...

If you’re a single mom reading this with the expectation of it being a tearjerker that emphasizes the struggles of motherhood, I’m afraid you’re...

There is an ease and comfort in exes. That is why, on occasion, I have gone back to an ex. When the prospect of...

As a teacher, grit is a word I have heard far too often. It is something I am supposed to foster in my students....