Westchester Mom Blog for the Sound Shore
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Meet a Mom: Jersey Shore’s Jenni Farley!
Jenni shares her 7-year-old son Greyson’s autism journey, being mom friends with Snooki, her go-to jeans, her mom mantra and more.
2024 Maple Sugar Events!
February through March marks maple sugar season in New York and Connecticut- cold nights and warm sunny days are needed to turn sap into syrup! Here are some fun events to check out!
Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide
Use our Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States!
2024 Westchester Day Camp Guide
The 2024 Westchester Day Camp Guide is here to help you make your camp planning quick and easy with all the information in one place!
Healthy Baby- Why Our Moms are Loving This Brand
We are thrilled to share all about a growing baby brand that is completely shaking things up (for the better): HealthyBaby. Founded by mom of two Shazi Visram, who created the industry-changing HappyBaby food brand, HealthyBaby is on a mission to protect babies while encouraging developmental support.
Meet Ioana and Andrea: The Founders of Sleek Living NY
We spoke with Ioana and Andrea, professional organizers and the Founders of Sleek Living NY. As moms, we are constantly battling clutter and they gave us some amazing tips on getting organized and maintaining a system!
5 Pregnancy Apps You’ll Love
We’ve narrowed down our top 5 pregnancy apps that will actually help you stay informed, connected and organized throughout your pregnancy and beyond – so you can focus on what matters most: nurturing yourself and your growing baby.
Meet a Mom: Dr. Alla Vash-Margita of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alla Vash-Margita, M.D., Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. A board-certified OB-GYN who has been practicing for 24 years, she recently launched a specialized Adolescent Gynecology and Endocrinology Program, which helps the many young women at risk for or dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Host a Valentine’s Day Party for Your Family
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day by way of recipes, decor, crafts, books, and movies. Pick one or two items that feel easy and doable to you and go for it! A night at home and some undivided attention are both special and exactly the sweetness our kids crave.
Meet Remy Silvestre: Founder of LOVE2LEARN
We spoke with Remy Silvestre, founder of LOVE2LEARN. Her primary goal is to create a positive educational environment which fosters a genuine love for learning. Upon entering the space, you will encounter a colorful and cheerful learning environment that actively encourages creativity, imagination, and a hands-on approach where multi-sensory strategies are utilized.
Cute Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids!
Candy and cards are a classic combo for class Valentine’s gifts, but with more school’s broadening food bans, non-food related choices can be a safer bet. Even if your school is still cool with candy, other parents will likely appreciate the variety.
14 Reasons Why I Love You
Starting February 1st, put a heart with uplifting words written on it on your child’s door each day until Valentine’s Day ❤️ Remind them WHY you love them so much. This is such a fun new family tradition! At a loss for what to say? Here are some examples of what you can write!
2024 Health & Wellness Guide
We have gathered a community of fantastic practitioners, businesses and services for all aspects of health. We hope this resource can serve to provide you with some much needed self-care, health and wellness.
The Best Sledding Spots in Westchester
Snow Day? Check out our top picks for sledding in Westchester!
Scarsdale Smiles for New Concierge Pediatric Dentist: Meet Dr. Adam Silevitch
Meet Westchester dad of 3, Pediatric Dentist Dr. Adam Silevitch! After 15 years brightening the smiles of city kids, Dr. Adam’s new Scarsdale practice is changing the game in Westchester!
Gloria Gaynor I Will Survive: 5 Reasons You Should See This Movie
In 1978, the song I Will Survive not only made Gloria Gaynor a household name, but also turned her into an icon of the entire disco era. In the years since, she’s certainly survived—a lot. Now 80, her story is being told in a new documentary, Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive, which chronicles her journey to release her first gospel album, renewing a career left stagnant by mismanagement by her ex.
6 Steps to Getting Back to Work After Time Off
We asked Dr. Hilary S. Berger, Ed.D., LPC and founder of Work Like a Mother, a consulting firm focused on helping women thrive in the workforce, how women should position themselves for success in their job search after a break.
5 Ways to Look 15 Years Younger in the New Year
Diet and exercise are the best ways to help stay healthy and keep in shape, but supplementing a healthy lifestyle with cosmetic surgery procedures, med spa treatments and the proper skincare, will leave you in the best shape that you can be in…healthy and beautiful both inside and out!
Westchester Charities
We put together a list of local organizations where Westchester families can volunteer throughout the year!
Local Experience Gift Guide
If you’re looking to create memories instead of clutter this season, you’ve come to the right place. From playhouse tickets to museum memberships and fitness classes, we’ve compiled our favorite experiential gifts across the New York and Connecticut region.