Keira Robilotto
Keira is mom to a precocious toddler, G and wife to her wonderful husband, Joe. She's a New Yorker trapped in suburbia, but loving every minute. A self-proclaimed "Type-A" she spends her time volunteering, reading voraciously, drinking wine, and working part time in higher education.
Perks of Being an “Older Mom”
I remember when my students asked me, "Are you EVER going to have a kid? No offense, but aren't you like 30?" I was,...
Fostering a Love of Reading
As an educator and a mom, I always think about learning. I taught for many years in the public school system in NYC and...
Starting a Babysitting Co-Op: Everything You Need to Know!
Before I became a stay-at-home mom, I had no idea how expensive babysitting would be, how difficult it would be to "get things done"...
Becoming Mommy: Transitioning Out of the Workforce
Becoming a stay-at-home mom is fairly easy if you're speaking only about the resignation of one's job. Becoming "mommy" is a whole different story....
Ode to the Failing Mama
When I first began this journey of motherhood, I was pretty confident that I would be good at it. To my credit, my two-year-old...
Recipe Collection Makeover
I'm not afraid to admit that my recipe collection was a disaster. There were some handwritten small cards that used to belong in a...
The Best Teacher Gift: What to Get and What to Avoid
As the end of the school year approaches, lots of moms ask about what kinds of gifts to get teachers. Having been a teacher...
Date Night, Please
Any mom out there can tell you that she's tired. Not just yesterday, but pretty much every single day. Ask her how many carrots...
Mom with a Migraine: How to Cope
Let me start by saying that a migraine is so much more than just a bad headache. Migraines are particular types of headaches that...
Moms, a Little Modesty Please
Just last week, I was distraught by some things being passed off as "mom humor." I am no prude, but I began to reflect...