As a young speech pathologist, I had no problem encouraging parents to have their children undergo ear tube surgery (tympanostomy) when deemed necessary by a doctor because it was the “best thing for them.” In fact, I had seen...
Everyone has a baby name story. In the Jewish religion, standard practice is to use the first initial of a family member who passed away and choose a name using that letter. Technically it’s supposed to be the Hebrew name, but many...
There’s a lot of talk out there about setting kids up for success. There are a lot of medals and accolades given out for just showing up. And showing up is half the battle. But a great deal of...
I miss the days when band-aids fixed all. When my kids were young, it seemed like a band-aid was the cure for everything that ailed. Pick a size, any size. We got them all!
Plus, some band-aids have cute characters...
Hello Westchester County moms! My name is Alexis. I am a new contributor and so excited to share my tips, tricks, and stories. I was born and raised in the Bronx with a very strong love of NYC. I...
When my children were younger I was on many "lists" to receive emails about local happenings, which were quite helpful in finding activities to keep our family busy. As my kids have reached the tween and teen ages, it has...
Certain things we tend to take for granted. Running water, your 6-year-old teasing her toddler brother, and making—and then breaking—New Year's resolutions. Somewhere lower on the list is scheduling regular eye exams even if we're not concerned about our...
1970 babes! This is it boys and girls – the year we turn 50. The 50th birthday. Before we go any further, let’s get the cliches out of the way. G’head...get them out of your system. It’ll make you...
Kids have a mind of their own, yet they choose time and time again to use someone else’s. If their bestie loves bowling, they do too. If your kiddo despises hot dogs, and you suddenly find them requesting them...
Art education gets a bad rap – Well maybe not a bad rap, but certainly it is often misunderstood and ignored. The last string of Presidents placed the importance of education in the hands of math and science teachers,...
In + Around Westchester
A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...
Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...
