Archive for March, 2011

Is NYC a Good Place to Raise Children? — by Laura Houston


A few weeks back I had a conversation with my younger brother Joe who lives in a suburb of Kansas City—the same suburb where we were raised. During that conversation he mentioned he was surprised I had been willing to move to New York City last year with ...

Gust Blog Post: Top Ten All Natural Menopause Solutions by Drs. Lovera and David Miller


Every day six thousand U.S. women have their final menstrual period. The permanent pausing of menstruation is termed menopause. It signals the end of fertility and the beginning of what we refer to as the UpSide. The average age of natural menopause is 51, plus or minus 10 years. Perimenopausal ...

ROBIN’S SHOW RECOMMENDATION — Ringling Bros.and Barnum and Bailey: Fully Charged


Don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey® where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children Of All Ages!   Today, March 20th, is the last date in NY ...

What Happens When Moms Have Vision? by Maureen Eich VanWalleghan


I want to take a moment and promote a film I think can have far reaching consequences for children in this country. Mother, Vicki Abeles has created a documentary, Race to Nowhere, that looks at our education system and the competitive culture it has spawned in the United States ...

Weekend Getaway and Getting Older by Sharon O’Donnell


">My husband and I are leaving today for a few days in Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- a welcome get away from an overwhelming schedule. It's rare we do this -- really rare. During 23 years of marriage and 19, 16, and 10 year-old-sons, this is only the fourth time we ...

Dreaming Big by Robin Gorman Newman


Can childhood aspirations grow into adult passions?Mine did.I had the pleasure this week of taking a trip down memory lane, and it reminded me of the power of childhood dreams and how they can come true if they mean enough to us.Seth's school is hosting a parent teach-in program, where ...

MOTHER’S DAY TREATS & SAVINGS by Robin Gorman Newman


Periodically I like to share some finds I've come across, and this is my personal pick list, in plenty of time for Mother's Day. I am confident you will enjoy the following, as will others if you give them as gifts. Read on, and note the special offers....In my book, ...

How to Stop Time (or at least try to) – By Cara Potapshyn Meyers


We are all well aware that we really can’t stop time. Especially when you forget to turn your clocks ahead, like I did this past weekend. And walked around all day Sunday, slightly off schedule! Good thing it was a Sunday! But, in general, time marches on. Or does it ...

Look Who’s Cliquish Now — By Laura Houston


I’ve done it. I’ve gone and joined a clique. I’m not proud of it, but there you have it. I hate cliques because they make people feel left out and unwelcome. I wish I could say this was not true with the clique I am in, but it’s ...

The Road Ahead—by Jamie Levine


It’s been a pretty eventful week for me. On the positive side, I was accepted to two graduate schools—one of which was my top choice. It’s been cause for major celebration—as well as contemplation. The school I’ll be attending boasts a “Sunday Program,” which means that for the next two ...