Dear future daughter-in-law,
Let me start by acknowledging that this is a very heteronormative endeavor. I have two sons, so let’s, for argument’s sake, imagine that one of them marries a woman–you. (If that doesn’t end up happening, then we...
It was summer, and my son was less than a year old. I’d lost the baby weight (don’t get me wrong, I still had all the weight I’d carried pre-baby, but I was feeling myself sans swollen ankles and...
As a single mom raised by a single mom, I’ve learned a lot about what not to do when co-parenting. So, I’ve waited a long time to write this post out of fear. Fear that it would disrupt a...
My life 10 years ago consisted of just me and the Hubs, work, going out to dinner on the weekends, going out drinking/partying, occasional gym stints (being a cardio bunny, sweat and calorie burn was my main focus), and...
This November, my husband and I will celebrate 11 years of married life. We met when we were in our last year of college and married three and a half years later.
Marriage around the world is seen and lived...
Shower? Check. Clothes that aren’t meant for working out? Check. Babysitter? Check. “Where do you want to go?” “I don’t care. Where do you want to go?” Sound familiar? We feel pretty lucky to live in Westchester County, where...
It’s been a long time since I’ve been in middle school, but I still wasn’t expecting to have to help my child through heartbreak as a tween. I know kids have been maturing at earlier ages than previously (propelled...
I have a confession. Though I’ve been ‘momming” for almost 10 years, a lot of the time I have no idea what I am doing. Do you feel this way too? Please tell me you feel this way; otherwise,...
Many people move into the country, especially Westchester County because there are so many international companies. When you move to a new country with your family, it can be hard to make friendships and settle in. I moved to...
I've told the story so many times that I've rehearsed the pauses. I know when to wait for my date to laugh and then cringe. "So, as I was breastfeeding our son, I opened my computer; there was a...
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A Guide to Pediatric Care in Westchester County
Once we become moms, caring for our babies encompasses our whole world. We want to support our children in every way possible. From pediatricians...
