Parenting Wisdom

It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. From cooking and cleaning to carpools and play dates, we moms make everything look easy and effortless. The truth is that most of us are overworked and sleep-deprived. The struggle...

Yay for spring flowers! Daffodils, cherry blossoms, and magnolias, oh my! There’s nothing like the blossoming of spring after winter in New York. I photograph spring sessions in Westchester, NYC, The Hudson Valley, and Fairfield County. Spring is a...

Being a mom of three children, all actively involved in various sports, can feel like a never-ending balancing act. Between lacrosse practices, basketball games, and conditioning training, finding time to connect can be a challenge. However, I've realized that building a...

My oldest son recently celebrated his tenth birthday. As moms, we know that with every birthday our kids celebrate, it’s “Oh my gosh, they’re growing so fast.” But something about ten really hit differently for me. Maybe because it means gone...

This is going to be hard for me to write. It’s hard for me to admit. Anyone who knows me says that I keep a wall around myself. Something that will protect me in case anything happens. So that I don’t...

Ten years ago, my husband and I were childless newlyweds, living the working professional life in NYC. Our lives were pretty average. We had a dog, two cats, jobs, and friends, and we hoped to start a family. And then,...

My relationship with my son is changing. He’s my best friend, and I probably give him more kisses than anyone in the family. He no longer likes it when I hug him in front of others at drop-off or...

I recently took my almost 2-year-old son to our town’s street fair. Since my husband was at work, and my son could be hit-or-miss with wanting to sit in his stroller, we brought “Ryan the Lion,” his “backpack” with...

About a week ago, I broke my toe by walking into the corner of a wall. When people ask how I did it, and I tell them, their response largely has been, “You need a better story.” What follows...

Motherhood is tough enough, being judged 24/7, but the first few months as a new mom can be even more isolating. I had spent much of the first few months of my child's life learning how to be a...