Archive for November, 2016

The Neuroscience of Parenting: Interview with Dr. Jonathan Baylin by Zoe Richmond


No one said parenting is easy.  There is a multitude of parenting books trying to make the task easier.  Some book have “helpful tips”, while others suggest parenting styles.  But very rarely do you find a book that explains the inherent workings of the brain when it comes to parenting. That’s ...

Theatre Blogger: SGT. STUBBY: THE GREAT AMERICAN MILITARY DOG MUSICAL: Show Review by Lainie Gutterman


[caption id="attachment_24419" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by: Lynn Manuell[/caption] Recently, I was able to attend a preview for the new musical SGT. STUBBY: THE GREAT AMERICAN WAR DOG MUSICAL.  The play, which opens on December 3rd at the St. Luke’s Theatre on 46th St and 8th Ave in NYC, celebrates the military ...

A Trunk Full of Memories by Andrea Santo Felcone


We hadn’t purchased a new car in 15 years. I know that may sound crazy to you, but we like to watch things disintegrate, so that was the amount of time it took for our old car to do just that. Our old car had been a good car—reliable and ...

3 Tips for Parenting a Challenging Teen


Ask any parent about some of the most difficult times they’ve had parenting their children and you’ll typically hear them bring up the teenage years. After all, once children become teens they’re dealing with things such as an explosion of hormones, potential relationship challenges with friends, family members and romantic ...

Theatre Critic: THIS DAY FORWARD: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


[caption id="attachment_24397" align="alignleft" width="300"] (Photo by Carol Rosegg)[/caption] Fresh from walking down the aisle, Martin (Michael Crane) is itching to make love to his Donna Reed-ish looking bride Irene (Holley Gain) in their swanky hotel room, though she is anything but willing.  After squirming out of his arms and warning he's ...

Theatre Critic: STRAIGHT UP MAGIC: Show Review by Amy Wall Lerman


[caption id="attachment_24367" align="alignleft" width="300"] (Photo credit: Matt Christine)[/caption] Abracadabra!  Who doesn’t like a good magic show?  And when the magician is funny – all the better.  Skilled illusionist, Jason Bishop, in Straight Up Magic has it all.  He has smoke.  He has mirrors.  He even has the disappearing and reappearing “talented ...

Theatre Critic: FINIAN’S RAINBOW: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman


[caption id="attachment_24339" align="alignleft" width="300"] (Photo credit: Carol Rosegg)[/caption] The luminous and ageless Melissa Errico turns in a lustrous and lusty performance in this enchanting, trimmed-down, revival production of the timeless classic FINIAN'S RAINBOW. Staged at Irish Rep, the two hour musical projects a warmth and intimacy in a space well-suited to the ...

Dear Baby H by Elizabeth Dodson


I am writing this as I sit in your nursery, in the glider, nursing pillow across my lap, you on top of said pillow, snuggled into my breast and sound asleep. This is our morning ritual. Every morning - except the weekends, when we hike and take the dog to ...

Theatre Blogger: Paper Dreams: Show Review by Lainie Gutterman


New Victory Theater instills a passion for theater at a young age.  It is such a wonderful resource located on 42nd Street in NYC. This past weekend was the NY & World Premiere of PAPER DREAMS geared towards families with children between the ages of two to five years old. How many ...

Ditching Your Career in Favor of Stay-at-home Mom Status and Other Nutty Acts of the Later Mom by Pamela Francis


My sisters all have kids. My sisters all have jobs. My sisters are all younger than I. None of my sisters had their children past the age of 35. I thought I was so special. So… counter-norm. So… Dr. Laura Schlessinger when I decided I would not return to work directly ...