In The Know
Christina Geist on Writing and Motherhood
Learn more from our own Northern Westchester Mom Christina Geist on motherhood and writing!
How to Protect Your Kids From What You Can’t See in Your Home
How to Protect your Kids from What You Can't See in Your Home When it comes to the health of our kids, most parents these days are focusing on inoculations and infections. But when it comes to our homes, we often give little...
Meet a Mom: Amanda Greene Hufnagel of National Charity League Northern Westchester Chapter
Looking for a way to connect with your daughter while also giving back together to the community? Then you've got to learn more about National Charity League and their Northern Westchester Chapter, a non-profit organization that encourages leadership, cultural...
Meet a Mom: Local Author Lauren Schwarzfeld
Lauren Schwarzfeld was one of my first mom friends when we moved to Mount Kisco back in 2015. Our children quickly became friends and I gravitated to her laid-back style, so I'm thrilled to feature her as our latest "Meet a Mom" in celebration of her new...
70+ Black-Owned Businesses in Westchester
Updated - This list was first compiled in 2020 and has since expanded to include over 70 Black-owned businesses in Westchester, including restaurants, retail, marketing agencies, and much more.This list will be on-going and please reach out to us at...
Back to School: Get Kids Active
Dr. Samantha Smith, pediatric orthopedist, at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital provides tips on how kids should approach becoming active again for fall sports through stretching and slowly increasing their exercise levels. Head to @yalenewhavenhospital to see the...
Generation 9/11: An Interview with the Filmmaker
This year marks the 20th anniversary of September 11th. For many of us, that tragic morning felt like a line drawn in the sand. You remember what you were doing, where you were—and who you were—before it happened. Then, the world—and your view of it—changed forever....
Special Passover & Easter Menus in Northern Westchester
Matzo Ball Soup from Susan Lawrence Passover and Easter are right around the corner! To help you prep/pre-order, we are sharing an on-going list of places that are featuring special Passover and Easter menus in Northern Westchester. Check back often as we continue to...
Athleta Friends & Family Shopping Event with Northern Westchester Moms
We are so excited to be hosting a private shopping event with Athleta on Saturday, March 6th from 9-11am. Enjoy 20% off your purchases, plus access to shop an hour before they open! Can't wait to see you there.
2021 Westchester Day Camp Summer Guide
Artistree Performing Arts is the place to be for camp in 2021! From our February and Spring Break camps, to our summer shows for grades K-12 and weekly camps for rising Kindergarteners in June, Artistree has something for everyone when it comes to theater camp....
NYICFF Kids Flicks Shorts Program
NYICFF Kid Flicks One: Now Showing on their Virtual Marquee through February 25 NYICFF Kid Flicks One keeps the dynamic of work and play lively with tales from around the globe. Cat Lake City has you covered if you, like its loveable feline, feel like you just can’t...
2021 Black History Month Events in Westchester
On-going list of ways to support and teach your kids about Black History Month in Westchester. Exhibit: Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE When: Feb 5-March 5 There is an absence of documented history and lore of the Ossining...
Meet a Mom: Author Kari Molvar
Writer and editor Kari Molvar spent the bulk of her career working her way up the mastheads at glossy magazines like SELF, Allure and Cosmopolitan. When she moved out of NYC in 2009, she launched her freelance career, and since then has become a regular online...
What Exactly is a Montessori School?
What exactly is a Montessori school and how does a Montessori kindergarten classroom differ from a traditional kindergarten classroom? Let's consider some of the differences below: The role of the teacher. In a traditional classroom, the teacher is typically viewed as...
Bedford Playhouse to Reopen this Weekend!
Bedford Playhouse has announced its plans to reopen to the public on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23. Based on guidance from public health experts and the National Association of Theatre Owners Cinema Safe guidelines, the Playhouse is putting into action enhanced health and...
How to Celebrate Halloween During the Pandemic
As October nears, this pandemic is still prevalent and the safety of our families is always on the forefront. How can we celebrate Halloween with COVID? Their social and emotional wellness can be affected by not being able to participate in a festivity that...
Meet a Mom: Sharon Feldstein of YourMomCares
Recently we had the opportunity to chat with Sharon Feldstein, a dynamic mom who is co-founder, CEO and the visionary behind YourMomCares (YMC). This amazing organization was founded by Sharon and her lifelong friend Patsy Noah and Terria Joseph; these women are moms...
At Home Dental Care with SuiteTooth
Mathew Barnett and Dr. Dani Mishaan founded SuiteTooth in 2019 with the goal of solving the biggest obstacle most patients have when it comes to going to the dentist – its inconvenient. Visiting a dentist with a family can wreak havoc on your schedule. Covid-19 has...
Survey: How COVID-19 is Transforming Women in the Workplace
Working moms have undoubtedly been dealt an almost impossible hand with COVID-19. An already tough position—toggling between work and home—got 10 times harder as they were combined during quarantine. A recent headline in the New York Times declared “Pandemic...
What Teachers Want Parents To Know About This School Year
There are so many emotions heading into this school year—from anxiety and fear to hope and joy. As parents, many of us have faced hard choices about whether to enroll kids in-person or remotely. We may be trying to figure out last-minute childcare plans. Buying masks...
