Erin
Why to Train Your Dog
I recently discovered that January is National Train Your Dog Month. I guess we have celebration months and awareness days for everything now? But while the number of awareness days and months borders on...
Even the Pros Aren’t Perfect
Professionals and professional organizations are constantly updating guidance on child-rearing practices to align with the latest research. This leads to more parenting musts and must-not than I could list here. Suffice it to say;...
Why Didn’t I Do This Sooner?!
The following statement is obvious, but it bears repeating; being a mom is a full-time job—one with none of the pay and atypical benefits. Your average career will offer weekends off, paid vacation (hopefully),...
Fearing Food Allergies with Child Two
Being the parent of a child with food allergies means a lot of fear; for their health, safety, and emotional well-being. When reactions do occur, they can be traumatized for both the patient and...
Halloween Should Be Scary Fun, but for My Family, It Can Be Plain Scary
Halloween is when many kids (and adults) like to engage in scares for fun. Haunted houses, spooky costumes, scary movies, and being terrified are part of the seasonal festivities for many. But for some...
Family-Friendly Hikes Near Westchester :: The Catskills
This is the second installment of Westchester County Mom's Hiking the Hudson Valley feature. You can read the first in the series (and get descriptions of my Family Hike Challenge Factor) here.
The Catskill Mountains may...
Needing a Vacation from Your Vacation
Who doesn't love summer? Traveling, warm weather, ample sunshine. And family vacations! But all seasoned moms know, you are going to need a vacation from your vacation.
Who doesn't enjoy loading up the car with...
Family-Friendly Hikes in Westchester (and Beyond)
This post is the first in a Hiking the Hudson Valley series for Westchester County Mom.
When I moved to Westchester, I knew one of the first things I wanted to do was hit the...
Becoming a Big Sibling
To my first baby,
It was just us for so long. And then, one day, we knew it wouldn't be like that anymore. You were going to be a big brother. Mommy was going to...
What I Wish People Knew About Food Allergies
Approximately 1 in 13 children and 1 in 10 adults in the United States have food allergies. These are common conditions, yet it still feels like an uphill battle to raise awareness and keep...