Kristen
Kristen is the proud mom of two wonderful, smart and sassy daughters (born in 2007 and 2011). Raising her kids as a single mom is a challenge and an adventure and she loves every minute of it. Kristen loves bringing up her girls in the same area of Westchester that she grew up in, having only moved a few miles from her childhood home. A long time passion for working with children led Kristen to pursue a career in education and she has been an elementary school teacher in the Bronx for over a decade. Her teaching career has taught her that every day is a new experience and to "expect the unexpected." If she can find any spare time between teaching and motherhood, Kristen likes to read, binge watch horrible romantic comedies on TV, bake, and go on road trips with her girls.
What Your Child Really Needs To Know Before Kindergarten
Recently I was asked a question I seem to get at least once every Spring. It starts with some form of, "You're a teacher right?" When I acknowledge that indeed I am an elementary...
A Night On Broadway Without Leaving Westchester!
To me nothing beats a night out on Broadway. The stage, the scenery, the actors and the bright lights of the city make for an unbelievable experience. But, what if you can't get to...
The Best Places In Westchester To Jump and Bounce
What’s a mom to do besides go crazy with little bundles of energy on a bad weather day? Why not try one of the Westchester hot spots that are sure to be fun for...
The Day My Daughter Was Called the N-Word
Some things are harder to write about than others. I've started and deleted this post about ten times because it hurts my heart to put it into words and replay the day my daughter...
How To Help Your Child Ace College Interviews
I am an alumni interviewer for a prestigious college in the Northeast. I continue to be baffled by how students come into these interviews completely unaware of interview etiquette. I of course blame it...
Why This Momma Joined A Book Club
The teacher in me can list ten different reasons why it is amazingly important for your child to read every day. The teacher in me can give a parent loads of tips on how...
An Open Letter To My “Kid-Free” Friends
Dearest Kid-Free Friend,
I’m sorry. We can’t be friends anymore. Not right now, anyway. I have to break up with you. Yes, I am talking to you, the one who went out to a bar...
Why I Sent Myself To Time-Out
As moms, we all love our kids, right? We would do anything for them, move mountains if we needed to. But, let's be real here, moms. Sometimes those little buggers can drive us bonkers...
A Mom’s Guide To Westchester County Events :: September 2018
Summer is ending...sigh...but that means a lot of fall fun. September weekends are a time to have fun with the family by apple picking, finding one of the endless festivals in the county, or...
Talking to Your Student about School: Getting the Conversation Rolling
Getting the Conversation Rolling
We all get it: the dreaded "fine" response.
When you ask, "How was your day, sweetie?" you are not hoping for a quick grunt of approval, are you? In your head do...