Erin
Erin is the mother of one sweet, rambunctious toddler and wife to a talented chef. Professionally, she is a former special educator and preschool teacher, and is currently a cognitive neuroscience researcher and Ph.D candidate in Cognitive Science in Education with specializations in neuroscience, cognitive development, and neurodiversity/autism. She holds masters degrees in cognitive science, and neuroscience in education, from Teachers College, Columbia University, and undergraduate degrees in special education (with an additional concentration in elementary education and a minor in English) and early childhood education. As the wife of a chef, food is a huge part of her family culture, and she enjoy both cooking and baking. Some of her other hobbies include hiking, traveling, jogging, meditation, animal rescue, playing piano and guitar, crafting, reading, and of course, writing. You can follow her parenting journey and pick up tips on great kids activities here on Westchester Moms Blog, as well as her website (www.themindfullyscientificmama.com), Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest accounts.
5 Free Outdoor Family Activities in Central Westchester
Westchester County is full of amazing family activities and resources; after all, that is one big reason many of us choose to live here. With the arrival of the warmer months (and many indoor...
An Average of Two Kids in Every Classroom Have this Life-Threatening Condition
That headline grabbed you, didn’t it? Sorry, not sorry! Allergy awareness should make you stop and think.
May 9th-15th marked Food Allergy Awareness Week in the United States. Even though 1 in 13 children manages...
Spotlight on Westchester :: Chappaqua
The Akin|Pinkas Team knows that buying and selling homes is extremely personal, which is why individual attention and care are central to their work. The team provides every client with a high caliber of service...
Spotlight on Westchester :: Armonk
The Akin|Pinkas Team knows that buying and selling homes is extremely personal, which is why individual attention and care are central to their work. The team provides every client with a high caliber of...
Great Spring Printables for Kids
Looking for new resources to keep your child learning and having fun at home? The teachers at Westchester County Mom have you covered! We are offering select printables, FOR FREE! Yes, 100% free and for...
Spotlight on Westchester :: Pleasantville
We all love our own little cozy corners of Westchester. There are so many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to visit. Who doesn’t love exploring the county and “finding”...
No Cookie-Cutter Resolutions: How 2020 Inspired my 2021 Resolutions
Thank goodness 2020 is in the rearview mirror—sort of. I’ve written previously about why 2020 was, in some ways, a good year for my family. There were parts of 2020 I was grateful for....
Why 2020 Was a Good Year for My Food Allergy Family
Social distancing has a lot of downsides. From not seeing family to trying to work from home, missed social opportunities for my toddler, to having to take time off from working on my Ph.D....
Making New Holiday Traditions This Year? Try These!
2020 has been a difficult year, and for my family, the holidays will be tough as well. Our extended family lives far away, and we won’t see them in person this season. Instead of...
Choosing Gratitude and Joy This Holiday Season
I don’t need to tell you that 2020 has been a difficult year. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are just as ready to end the unpredictable chaos and monotony of social...