Tag: summer

The Unofficial Summer Survival Guide for Moms

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Water aerobics is gaining popularity. I have taught water aerobics for over 24 years and continue to view it as a vital form of...