Tag: summer
The Unofficial Summer Survival Guide for Moms
Let’s start with the obvious. Nobody is handing out medals for surviving summer.
Every June, many of us enter summer with the best intentions. “This...
Junecember: The Longest Shortest Month of the Year
December gets all the credit for being the month that breaks you with the concerts, the shopping, the coordinating, the emotional labor of making...
Budget-Friendly Summer Bucket List for Families Across Westchester County
Summer is full of opportunities to make lasting family memories without spending a fortune. From farm visits and splash pads to outdoor movies and...
The Magic of Cousins Week at The Lake
“Are you going anywhere this summer?”
For the last 15 years, ever since my sister-in-law bought a house in the Adirondacks, I have replied with...
Lazy Mama Manual: How to Pick an Awesome Sunscreen
I take pride in the fact that “lazy mama” is basically my middle name. So sunscreen isn’t my favorite subject because, let’s be real:...
2026 Guide to Summer Camps in and Around Westchester County
Summer is closer than we think, and if there’s one thing seasoned moms know, it’s this: the earlier you plan, the smoother the season...
Working Through Summer Anxiety
When we think of summer, we often envision blue skies, warm nights, and leisurely moments spent by the pool or at the beach. For...
The Transition to Kindergarten
The transition to kindergarten can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for you and your child. The lead-up can be overwhelming, especially if your child...
Avoiding the Summer Slide
For school-age children, summer can be a joyous time of the year. Carefree hours of fun swimming, playing outside, going to camp, and doing...
Summer Ready: Water Aerobics
Water aerobics is gaining popularity. I have taught water aerobics for over 24 years and continue to view it as a vital form of...










