Westchester Kids

For 8 years, I have tried to keep this blog focused on things just for moms.  There are so many websites and resources for Westchester Families and Westchester Kids so I wanted it to keep it as a space moms, even women without kids, but really a little escape from being a mom.  Moms all want a minute away from being “mom” for a little while, so this blog was intended to focus on things that weren’t all about “momming in Westchester.”  I don’t overshare pics of my own kids or even myself.  It’s not about me.  It’s about everything out there that women like me want to know about.  It’s classified as a lifestyle blog, more than a mommy blog for this reason.

Of course, I knew I would be tempted to share things for kids at times, so I started a Facebook Group Page called Westchester Kids.in 2014. It would keep me honest on the site and give me an outlet for those things that had to be shared.  I’d say I spend 90% of my time on the EmmaWestchester site and FB group and 10% on this secondary group page.  It’s really for the overflow of content that doesn’t always fit into my eat/shop/play categories. I’ve even added some trusted admins/contributors to the page so they can share their content, as it’s valuable information that should be shared.   Andrea from BabyGotChat posts frequently, as does Melissa from WestchesterMomsNY. 

I truly believe in collaboration and will happily consider adding admins, as long as their content is not “spammy” or driven by their own small business. I’m actually considering monthly guest submissions on mom topics, but I will not write them, as I am not one of those moms.  Each mom has their own experience, background, values, and beliefs on raising children.  I’ve always stayed away and kept my mommy opinions to myself and have not wanted to expose my own children’s lives to anyone who visits my page.  I do think that moms should hear from other trusted moms at times so I share articles (written by experts) for people to read regularly. 

 

Here’s the link to the Westchester Kids FB Page:   https://www.facebook.com/centralwestchesterkids/

Some recent posts on the page are activities and videos that are on topics that families would enjoy.  Click on any of the links below for more information.  

Harry Potter

Wizarding World mastermind J.K. Rowling has unveiled a new website, Harry Potter at Home, in an effort to provide a mystical escape from current events in the muggle world.

Sesame Street

Caring for Each Other– resources and videos brought to you by Sesame Street.  

Best Podcasts for Families

Taken from Screenagers, Tech Talk Tuesday newsletter.

Minecraft     

Free educational content for students stuck home due to coronavirus

Time for Kids Free Subscription

Made possible by Google, AT&T, HP and PwC Charitable Foundation, the new TIME for Kids digital library will be available for free for the remainder of the school year.

If you’re interested in becoming a page admin or a guest contributor, feel free to reach out:  info@emmawestchester.com

 

Erin
CO-FOUNDER OF EMMA WESTCHESTER
I'm a fourth-generation native of Westchester County where I attended college locally, spent ten years as a teacher and is now a "stay-at-home" mom raising my daughter and son in the same town that I grew up in. I enjoy reading, shopping and being the "go-to-girl" for my family and friends.
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