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.
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...
Day Trip! Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
Recently, my children and I decided it was time for a day trip. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom was our destination, because it seemed to have everything: water rides, dry rides, kid rides, thrill...
A Mom’s Guide To Westchester County Events :: August 2018
Summer is in full swing. Warm weather, lazy nights, and family fun are what summertime is all about. Luckily, there are a ton of events happening throughout Westchester County this month to give you...
Online Support Groups: Are They Worth The Click?
Once upon a time, before online support groups began, the webmd.com craze started. You know what I'm talking about...you put in any symptom you were suffering from, and within a couple of clicks, you...
A Mom’s Guide to Westchester County Events :: July 2018
Summer is in full swing. The sun is shining, the pool is warm, and the grill is fired up. What else could a Westchester Mom want? How about some fun activities to do you...
Westchester’s Fourth of July Hot Spots
What goes better than Independence Day and Fireworks Displays? Westchester County knows how to do the holiday right, with more than a dozen fireworks displays during the entire first week in July. So, grab...
What’s The Deal With Meal Kits?
Have you ever wondered what the deal is with all those meal kit services!? Don't worry! I've tried them all out so you don't have to.
I enjoy cooking, but like most moms I find...
Raising Reluctant Readers
First, let's start with this fact: I've taught in an elementary school for over a decade. In my classroom, reading is encouraged, supported, and abundant. Teaching a kid to love to read will eventually...
Indoor Playgrounds: The Best Westchester Spots For Kids
Winter days can get awfully long for us mamas when the kids are stuck inside. When kids can't get their energy out, each minute can feel like an eternity. Luckily, Westchester County is full...
The Biggest Bah Humbug of Holiday Shopping
So I am staring at two Christmas lists and an empty shopping cart. My daughters loaded their lists with what seemed to be every hot holiday toy they could find. Yet the problem was,...