Westchester Mom Blog for the Sound Shore
Check out all of our featured content below.
Meet a Mom: Dylan Dreyer
Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer is a familiar face on morning television, as an anchor on the TODAY show’s 3rdHour, as well as a regular fill-in for Al Roker and Carson Daly on the first part of the program. Recently, after welcoming her third son in September 2021, she decided to leave Weekend TODAY, to spent weekends with her family — a choice many working moms can relate to.
2022 Westchester Private School Guide
As you consider the learning environment, teaching style and school philosophies that best suit your child, Northern Westchester, Rivertowns, Rye & Rye Brook, Scarsdale and Soundshore Moms have come together to give you information and resources all in one place.
codeSpark Academy
Do your kids love computers? That’s a rhetorical question, of course—we haven’t met a child who doesn’t love devices. CodeSpark Academy is an educational app channeling this generation’s tech affinity into an enriching learn-to-code experience for kids 5 to 9.
Banana Bread Slow Cooker Recipe
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy nights – but we also are beginning to use them on busy mornings. Before school during the week or before early sports games on the weekends, meals like this hearty Banana Bread Oatmeal from recipe creator and Tik Tok star Kathleen Ashmore will get your team fed and out the door, quickly.
How to Set Kids Up for Homework Success
Homework isn’t most kids’ favorite part of the day—and it can be painful for parents, too. Rather than turn homework time into a power struggle, simple strategies can help you both work together to get it done without unnecessary stress. Here are six smart tips from educational psychologist Michele Borba
Lesser Evil
As moms, feeding our kids can take up a lot of our time and brain power. If you have picky eaters or constant snackers, it can feel like half of your bandwidth is taken up by monitoring what your kids are (or aren’t) eating. That’s why we love LesserEvil, a company on a mission to make healthier and less processed snacks kids and parents will love.
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
Make lunches that are guaranteed to be eaten, with these 5 lunchbox tips!
Christina Geist On Writing, Motherhood & Her New Children’s Book!
As our kids head back to school—or to school for the first time—we’re all hoping they find their friends, their people. Christina explores the topic of friendship in her newest book. Buddy’s New Buddy is about a boy whose friend moves away and his feelings about making a new friend.
Check out The Maritime Aquarium for FREE!
Your summer of wonders awaits with FREE admission to The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk now through Labor Day!
Meet Dana: The Woman at the Forefront of Greenwich’s Restaurant Industry
Meet Dana Cifone, the Director of Operations and restauranteur extraordinaire, who is at the heart of Townhouse in Greenwich.
Four Ways Your Family Can Help The Endangered Monarch Butterfly
The Monarch Butterfly was listed as an endangered species on July 21 by the International Union for Conservation. Here are four ways your family can make a difference in helping this beloved butterfly thrive for years to come.
6 Ways to Update your Child’s Back to School Wardrobe
Not sure where to start with Back to School shopping? Check out the 6 Pieces to Upgrade Your Child’s School Wardrobe from Hatley!
Water Bottle Round-Up!
These are our picks for end of summer and back to school hydration.
Meet the Founder of Bleuet Girl!
When Elizabeth Rietz’s daughter was eight, she was an “early bloomer.” Like many preteens, she wasn’t quite ready for a bra, but started wearing a second layer under her shirts to feel more comfortable. When Elizabeth scoured stores to find a next step solution—a comfy cami with a shelf bra—she wasn’t impressed with the options. “That became my first idea: to create a super soft, cami with a shelf bra to add more coverage and help girls get used to wearing a bra,” shares Elizabeth.
Meet the Moms Behind Grown & Flown
When you first become a mom, you think the newborn stage is the hardest—and then suddenly you have a toddler and while maybe you’re getting a little bit more sleep, you’re more tired than ever. Fast forward to the tween, teen and beyond years, and most parents quickly realize where the phrase “bigger kids, bigger problems” comes from.
BLT Panzanella Salad
Late summer is prime tomato season, and this BLT Panzanella Salad from Habitual Hostess is a perfect way to use up your garden’s harvest or farmers market haul!
5 Questions with Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira, author of Maya and the Beast!
A new children’s book, Maya and the Beast, tells the story of Maya, a young surfer who lives in a town where everyone is scared of “the Beast,” a huge wave.
Back to School 2022: Backpack Round-up
It’s August and back to school is almost here! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite backpacks for the 2022-2023 school year!
Meet a Mom | Megan Vizzari of No Filter Aesthetics
We spoke to Megan Vizzari, co-owner of No Filter Aesthetics, a concierge aesthetic service here in Westchester. Read more about the services that they provide and be sure to follow along on Instagram. She also has some great advice for us moms trying to do it all!
What’s in My Carry On Bag!
This jewelry and fashion designer shows how she gets to her destination in style!