Isn’t it funny how society has portrayed teens?
In movies and books, teens are often seen as aggressive, obnoxious, and downright hard to deal with, and some days it’s true…
But most days it’s not.
While in the mix of currently raising...
According to the Collins online dictionary, homecoming (aka HoCo) “is a day or weekend each year when former students of a particular school, college, or university go back to it to meet each other again and go to parties and...
During my childhood, school was a safe haven. It was easy, and I knew exactly what to do to succeed. No surprise then that at 21, I became a teacher myself. What was a surprise, and remains one, is...
You saw it coming. You imagined it. You felt it with nervous but somewhat euphoric anticipation. And instantly, it’s here, your child’s momentous first day of kindergarten. This feeling will go on for the next 13 years.
After putting each...
Most of us by now have hit the reset button in our lives in an almost post-pandemic world, maybe even unintentionally.
In my case, I stopped working part-time, and my daughter started a new full-time job a few months ago....
My baby is 10.5 weeks old, which is crazy to think, considering I feel like I just had her. She is a pretty lax baby, mainly crying when she is hungry or tired, and otherwise very happy. She makes...
Long before you become a parent, you learn about the "terrible twos." The tantrums and volatility of toddlerhood earn our two-year-olds this "terrible" nomenclature. But in my experience, there's nothing terrible about two. That is unless you expect your...
My son and my husband walked a few feet in front of me. As I watched my son walk, ironically, I stopped in my tracks. We are on a college campus...for him.
My son is a junior in high school....
As a teacher-mom, I live for the summers! The weather is beautiful, the days are longer, and the pace is slower. But the kids are home, and we need to keep the learning alive to avoid that summer slide....
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 immediate download. Why no strings...
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...
