Ages & Stages

May 1st is an important day for a college-bound high school senior like my son. It's known as National College Decision Day - or more commonly referred to as "Commitment Day." This is the deadline to choose what college...

Kids that eat healthy, well balanced meals and snacks will get the nutrients they need to perform well in sports. The child athlete can have higher energy and fluid requirements. Most kids naturally eat the right number of calories...

My daughter tends to use me as a human shield between her and other people when interacting with adults. She’ll stand plastered to me, arm rigidly locked around mine, her face half-hidden behind my sleeve as she tries smilingly...

If you have preschool aged and/or early elementary aged children, you might be in the throes of weekends filled with birthday parties. Many times the whole class is invited and your children enjoy everything from arts and crafts to rock climbing....

Recently, my children and I decided it was time for a day trip. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom was our destination, because it seemed to have everything: water rides, dry rides, kid rides, thrill rides, shows, and more. Plus,...

I've thought a lot about using literature to develop my kids' sense of history, acceptance, and emotional intelligence. In our library, we celebrate diversity through literature. Representation matters. I'm so grateful that this is a message being echoed in popular...

Everything, and I mean everything, changes when you become a mother. Even Valentine's Day is different. I remember the days when I was newly married and I expected my husband to send flowers and chocolates, buy presents, and wine...

We get 18 delicious summers with our children. This is one of your 18. If that is not perspective, I don’t know what is. - Jessica Scott This quote floats around the internet each summer and strikes me harder with...

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College is the place to experience world-class music, dance, theatre, film, comedy and family programming. Their four-theatre complex is conveniently located on the campus of Purchase College, SUNY. Join them on Sunday, March 10th...

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...