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The Nurtury-Montessori – Day Care Program
The Nurtury is committed to promoting quality Montessori child care for children based on these key American Montessori Society concepts: The aim of a Montessori program is to foster the development of basic trust and to assist in the normal development of the...
Movies Under the Stars: Spooky Family Fun at Croton Point Park
The Croton Point Park parking lot will be transformed into a drive-in theater, presenting The Addams Family (PG, 2019) on Friday, October 9, and Goosebumps (PG, 2015) on Saturday, October 10, allowing movie-goers to enjoy classic, family-friendly films in a...
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...
Family Fun at the SoNo Arts Festival 2020
For nearly half a decade, historic South Norwalk has been home to one of the most prestigious and original art festivals in the region, the SoNo Arts Festival. This year, amid the current COVID pandemic, most (if not all) art festivals and outdoor events have been...
Meet a Mom: Elyce Arons, Co-Founder of Frances Valentine
Elyce Arons is co-founder of the Frances Valentine clothing brand, which she launched with the late, legendary designer Kate Spade and her husband Andy Spade after selling Kate Spade. (She and Kate were college best friends and since Kate’s tragic death in 2018, Elyce...
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...
Family Fun at The Great Pumpkin Blaze
Halloween season will be more magical than ever this year with two locations of the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze! In addition to returning for a 16th year to Van Cortland Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, County Executive Laura Curran and Historic Hudson Valley...
Apple Picking in Westchester
While we are still in the heat of COVID-19, you can still enjoy the best of fall with apple picking at several farms and orchards in Westchester. Below, we've listed some apple picking farms and orchards in Westchester along with their new safety guidelines....
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...
Delicious and Safe Dining Options at KUMO Sushi Lounge
My family and I recently enjoyed a delicious dinner at KUMO Sushi Lounge. It is very rare for us to enjoy a dinner out but KUMO recently opened an outdoor area for lunch and dinner, and I was intrigued to learn more. Upon arrival, my family...
Early Voting 2020 in Westchester
Early Voting 2020: Schedules, Locations, FAQs Westchester County registered voters are eligible to cast an early voting ballot. Registered voters will be able to cast their ballot at ANY of the 17 designated early voting locations listed below. Westchester County’s...
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...
Westchester Extends 2020 Beach Season!
The Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation’s two beaches will be open to the public two weekends after Labor Day. This is the first time that the beaches - at Playland Park in Rye and Croton Point Park in Croton - will be open after Labor...
Blue Light Glasses for Kids: Are They A Necessary Part of Back to (Virtual) School Shopping?
Whether we’re homeschooling, doing virtual school, or simply giving more TV/tablet time in order to get 15 minutes to ourselves, many of us are allowing more screen time than in years past. But how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y accessories...
How to Get Kids to Wear Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips! Practice During Screen TimeWe’ve hearing this tip giving...
Laurie Berkner’s “Pajama Party” LIVE Virtual Family Concert
Get out the sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, and snacks! Iconic children's musician Laurie Berkner invites everyone to stay in their pajamas and join her for a special "Pajama Party" LIVE Virtual Family Concert on Sunday, September 20 at 12:00 p.m....
Reflections of a Montessori Teacher
By Cathy Billone and Brianna Banahan"The teacher, when she begins work in our schools, must have a kind of faith that the child will reveal himself through work. She must free herself from all preconceived ideas concerning the levels at which the children may be." --...
Back to School Shopping with Joules
This year, the “back-to-school” transition feels a little different. Along with pencils and notebooks, some of us are adding masks to backpacks. Maybe we’re prepping to homeschool or do virtual school, with mom as teacher. Others are dividing into pods with friends....
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Minute with Dr. Anthony Porto
Anthony Porto, MD, medical director of ambulatory operations at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, discusses the convenience of virtual visits and shares how parents can make the most out of a video visit with their child. For more information, visit:...
